The RFDS in QLD

A Royal visit for our Cairns base

Prince Charles unveils the name of the newest addition to the Queensland Fleet. A call to Gilberton Station gives the Prince insight to the families that it will service.

The search is on for our hidden heroes

The RFDS Local Hero Awards have launched across Queensland today, calling out to those community members who have rolled their sleeves up, put their hands out, or stowed away their fears in an emergency to help the Flying Doctor carry out its lifesaving work.

A partnership in education

CQUniversity has joined forces with Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), signing an agreement that will see collaboration and research development and placement opportunities for students.

You're probably wondering how trekking will actually help us... Here's how

A bright light in the community

After moving to Mount Isa just over two years ago and throwing herself into the community as a way of making friends, RFDS (Queensland Section) Flight Nurse Michelle Ball, now finds herself ready to receive a remarkable honour for her involvement in the small north-western community.

10 reasons to join the Flying Doctor on our Cradle Mountain Trek in 2018...

What drives an RFDS Flight Nurse - Laura Bratby

In a job where no two days are the same, flight nurse Laura Bratby is motivated by mental resilience, a supportive team and knowing she’s helping people who need her the most.

A new vision in aviation

The RFDS (Queensland Section) has made Australian aviation history after taking delivery of the Proline Fusion cockpit flight display technology, the first of its kind in the country. Deputy Head of Flying Operations, Clayton Nankivell explains.