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RFDS Brisbane Base

Brisbane Base celebrates 30 years

29 Jun 2025

On 29 June 1995, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) opened the doors to a new base in Brisbane, connecting Queenslanders to life-saving specialist care in the city.

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02 Jan 2024

Blending passions

Self-described as an “emergency physician, fitness fanatic, marine fishkeeping enthusiast and #FOAMed explorer,” Dr William See arrived in Charleville in February 2023 to take up the position of Medical Officer at the RFDS base – and has taken the role and the community to his heart.

William in aircraft
28 Dec 2023

Serving remote communities on the road

A self-styled ‘country kid’ and a second-generation dentist, Lynlee grew up in Rockhampton and studied at James Cook University in Cairns.

RFDS Dentist
14 Dec 2023

There’s more than one red belly in the sky this Christmas!

There’s more than one red belly in the sky this Christmas!

Virtual gift
07 Dec 2023

Statement - RFDS (Queensland Section) Nurses EBA

Our nurses have voted over the past three days on the proposed RFDS enterprise agreement.

rfds logo
20 Nov 2023

Skin clinics take off in outback Queensland

RFDS Dermatologist, Dr Stephen Andrews, is travelling across south-west Queensland to provide skin cancer surveillance and management to those living remotely.

RFDS Dermatologist
15 Nov 2023

Medical chests and pharmacy - the perfect match

This year the RFDS welcomed its first pharmacist, Elizabeth Doran, to the organisation as RFDS Medical Chest Service Lead.

Medical Chest
10 Nov 2023

Remembrance Day: Honouring Heroes in Healthcare

As we observe Remembrance Day, we pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served, fought, and gave their lives for our freedom.

Bruce Scott AM
08 Nov 2023

Reason to smile: Senex partnership delivers essential dental services for regional Queenslanders

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) welcomes an additional $300,000 over the next three years from Senex Energy to help fund more Mobile Dental Services across Wandoan and Theodore.

RFDS Dental Service