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Music, community and outback spirit unite at the 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash
The 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash has once again demonstrated the extraordinary power of community spirit in supporting vital healthcare services across rural and remote Australia, with thousands of festival-goers rallying behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE).
More detailsThe Flying Doctor reveals Townsville expansion plans
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has committed to a major expansion of its Townsville operational base in a move that will boost health outcomes for thousands of regional and rural Queenslanders.
RFDS Victoria at Variety Kids X-mas Party
For the seventh consecutive year, RFDS Victoria sent a team to join in the fun at the annual Variety Kids’ Xmas Party. “It’s always a pleasure to be a part of this fantastic event which brings the joy of Christmas to kids in need,” said RFDS Victoria Education Manager, Tom Ryan.
RFDS Victoria wins Public Oral Health Clinic of the Year award
RFDS Victoria's dental team have been awarded the Public Oral Clinic of the Year Award.
Ready to go for Maddison
“I’m just so thankful that the Flying Doctor has been there to help Maddison get the treatment she’s needed,” says Vanessa.
Reflections on Remote Placement with Apunipima Cape York Aboriginal Health Council
The 2019 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health scholarship gave me the opportunity to practice medicine in remote communities which presented vastly different challenges and learning opportunities. I can confidently say that it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my medical journey.
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) announces new Chairman
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has announced Russell Postle as its new Chairman.
Leading the way in remote oral care
Since 2013, the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland has been working to address the need for improved oral health care for people in rural and remote communities.
State-of-the-art upgrade: a first for Queensland (Thanks to you)
Building work is underway on our new purpose-built facility in Bundaberg, designed to meet the growing needs of the city and wider Queensland community – thanks to support from people like you.
A midnight flight to safety
Rural Queensland can be the perfect place to raise a family. But, when Kellie’s baby son fell ill, things could have been very different without the Flying Doctor and the amazing support of people like you.
A modest man. An extraordinary legacy.
This year, Flying Doctor in Queensland introduced four state-of-the-art clinical aircraft to our fleet. And it’s all thanks to the kindness of a grazier from Einasleigh.
Finding love in the skies while saving lives
A mid-air medical emergency might seem an unlikely place for a pilot and midwife to find love, but not for one Queensland couple.
A Star in the night sky
You will find an RFDS Flight Nurse on every one of our flights. They are the best of the best, and are elite specialists in their field.
Hope and support in the face of adversity
As Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) CEO Meredith Staib celebrates her first year leading the organisation, she reflects on the significant challenges that have faced Queensland in recent months.
Marree clinic set for $1.73 million makeover
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to redevelop the existing Marree Remote Area Clinic into a new state-of-the-art health precinct to service Far North communities.
STATEMENT: RFDS welcomes Health Minister's announcement of new Office of Rural Health
A statement from Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) CEO, Meredith Staib on the announcement of a new Office of Rural Health
