The RFDS in QLD
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A dream come true
For Abi Donaldson, becoming a flight nurse with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) was not just a career move; it was an opportunity to support those closest to her heart.
More detailsPowerful partnership changes lives
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland) Services Ltd is proud to mark more than a decade of service as the lead agency of headspace Cairns, providing vital mental health and counselling services to youth across Far North Queensland.
Picnic with the Planes brought to Townsville
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) made invaluable community connections on Saturday at Picnic with the Planes – RFDS Townsville Base, presented by Textron Aviation.
Why You Should See Your GP
Too often, men put off going to the doctor, brushing off symptoms, delaying check-ups, or assuming everything is fine. The truth is that many serious health issues have little to no symptoms.
You service your car, why not your health?
You wouldn’t wait until your car breaks down to get it serviced, so why wait until something feels wrong to see your GP?
Partners in training
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) has partnered with St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside to provide invaluable training for our aeromedical and primary health care clinicians.
Flying high on life
No mission is impossible for Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) aeromedical pilot Andrew Chadwick, who has served more than 25 years in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) before joining the RFDS family in Townsville.
A volunteer through and through
From volunteering at local camp drafts to joining Conservation Volunteers Australia, and now as President of the RFDS Darling Downs Auxiliary, Libby Gardiner is the embodiment of community spirit.
Our founding nurses
Today, on International Nurses Day, we celebrate our dedicated aeromedical and primary health care nurses who continue to adapt, innovate and advocate for better health access and outcomes across Queensland.
