The RFDS in QLD

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NAIDOC Week

Building a legacy for future generations

09 Jul 2025

As we mark NAIDOC Week, we reflect on the ongoing commitment of the RFDS (Queensland Section) to building a healthier, more resilient future across the many communities we serve.

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16 Apr 2025

Easter safety tips from your Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is reminding Queenslanders to prioritise their safety ahead of the Easter long weekend.

RFDS Car driving on dirt road
10 Apr 2025

RFDS provides relief following natural disasters

As many parts of Queensland resume natural disaster recovery efforts, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is providing support to reassure communities that they are not alone.

Flooding in western Queensland
08 Apr 2025

In the air, and on the air

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is connecting outback communities through its newly launched online streaming service—RFDS Radio Queensland.

Radio on outback hill
04 Apr 2025

Day in the life with Nurse, Izzy

For one day, we follow Flight Nurse Izzy Graham, part of a dedicated team flying across southwest Queensland to assist country people in need of medical and healthcare. This is Izzy’s day.

RFDS Flight Nurse Izzy standing in front of RFDS aircraft
28 Mar 2025

A day to celebrate our doctors

This National Doctors’ Day we speak to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Medical Lead – Telehealth Anna Bowen about our unique services and pay tribute to the commitment, dedication and skill set of our medical officers.

A day to celebrate our doctors
18 Mar 2025

Bundaberg local’s passion for the Flying Doctor flies high

“As the saying goes, if not you then who, if not now, then when,” Prudence Barwick, Bundaberg local said.

RFDS aircraft on Bundaberg airport tarmac with another RFDS aircraft in sky
17 Mar 2025

Day in the life of a Pilot mastering the skies

As a Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Pilot, you never really know what to expect—and that's why simulated emergency landings, and even the odd kangaroo strike, are all part of the rigorous training that ensures they are prepared for anything.

Elliott in front of RFDS aircraft
01 Mar 2025

Enabling life in rural Queensland

Life on remote cattle stations may be tough, but the RFDS (Queensland Section) is continuing to ensure that access to the finest care is one less worry for families across Queensland.

RFDS aircraft in bush