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More detailsNgarnal Health and the RFDS partnership launches on Mornington Island
Primary Health Care (PHC) support for Mornington Island residents enters an historic new era today with the launch of a transformational agreement between Ngarnal Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section)
Reading with kids for better Indigenous health
What do you get when a talented writer and artist with a passion for health literacy decides to become a doctor?
15 years providing calm, professional and compassionate care
Tackling a nursing role where every day’s different is the thing that drew Haidee Kerr to a career with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section).
Telehealth working to keep men healthy
The RFDS (Queensland Section) provides telehealth services to rural and remote Queensland and it’s a service being embraced by more and more men.
A mother’s love inspires a new Queensland art prize supporting RFDS
A new statewide art prize has been launched as a tribute to the memory of passionate painter John D. Bowe, and in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).
RFDS is ‘All In’ for reconciliation
For the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), National Reconciliation Week (NRW) resonates deeply with every aspect of the Service.
20 million reasons to smile
Since it began in 2013, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Dental Service has played an important role, providing oral care where it’s needed most.
A legacy that keeps flying
On 17 May, Flying Doctor Day, we celebrate the anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and honour the people who keep its legacy flying.
A routine job turns life-threatening
Born and raised in outback Queensland, Jess Mackenzie knows the strength and vulnerability of life on the land, and despite it all, she wouldn’t live anywhere else.
Giving parents a helping hand
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) has launched a Circle of Security Parenting program across Central Queensland to work with parents who are looking for additional guidance on how best to support their child.
RFDS midwives nurturing new life
For Liz Arnold, becoming a midwife was something she was quite literally born for.
From defence to care
Todd Gregory’s pathway to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has been shaped by a strong dedication to service, adaptability and a long-standing connection to rural and remote communities.
Pedal for a cause
For Natalie, RideWest is more than a challenging bike ride, it’s a chance to give back to her hometown. Growing up in the bush and now living in Augathella, Natalie has seen firsthand the impact that limited access to mental health support can have in regional, rural and remote areas.
From Antarctica to the outback
It’s hard to believe that someone so passionate about improving access to healthcare in one of Queensland’s most remote regions once worked as a medical officer in Antarctica.
New era for Mount Isa as integrated medical support takes flight
Today marks an historic day in patient care across Queensland’s North West with the official opening of the new LifeFlight/Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) aeromedical hub.
