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RFDS IWD Reception

RFDS balances the scales

08 Mar 2026

This week the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) hosted its annual International Women’s Day Reception in Brisbane, reaffirming its commitment to supporting women across the state.

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06 Mar 2026

Safety paramount as RFDS (Queensland Section) accredited IS-BAO III

Safety and Quality is a cornerstone of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) values and its commitment to the highest operational standards has again been recognised with stage three re-accreditation under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO).

RFDS aircraft
05 Mar 2026

Senex continues its support of RFDS dental across the Wandoan region

Senex knows the importance of supporting community and the dental needs of those across the Wandoan region has been something the company has contributed to now for the past 3 years.

Mobile Dental Unit with Senex flag
04 Mar 2026

RFDS celebrates World Engineering Day in a special way

RFDS (Queensland Section) welcomes its first permanent licensed aircraft maintenance engineer at its Bundaberg Base.

Engineers working in the hangar
02 Mar 2026

Support the Flying Doctor this Giving Day

Next month, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is hosting its Take to the Skies Giving Day – a 24-hour donation drive to raise vital funds for the Service.

Giving Day 2026
21 Feb 2026

Change the Game returns, turning livestreams into life-saving support for the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is levelling up its charity streaming initiative, Change the Game, with the campaign returning for its second year to unite gamers, streamers, and content creators.

Change the Game
20 Feb 2026

Helen’s journey to headspace Cairns

For headspace Cairns manager, Helen Isenhour, helping young people has been a lifelong passion.

Helen Isenhour profile
14 Feb 2026

A true RFDS love story

Starting a new role as a RFDS flight nurse in Townsville wasn’t the only thing giving Maddy Cocksedge butterflies.

Valentines Day
13 Feb 2026

From pedal to digital radio

The power of radio is something the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has harnessed since its inception, using it to connect with regional, rural and remote communities.

Alfred Traeger