The RFDS in QLD

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Gail in front of aircraft

From temp to trailblazer

28 Jan 2026

When Gail Hills walked into the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Townsville Base for a two-week temp job she had no idea it would turn into two decades of dedication, growth and unforgettable moments.

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10 Jan 2025

Connecting Queensland communities with Starlink

RFDS (Queensland Section) has successfully installed the leading satellite service, Starlink, to boost connectivity and efficiency for crews delivering healthcare services in the furthest corners of the state.

Starlink on roof
06 Jan 2025

A story of survival

Cardiac arrest survivor Craig shares his story of how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) saved his life.

A story of survival
20 Dec 2024

Wendy takes the win

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders announce the 2024 Outback Explorer Competition winners.

Outback Explorer winner
10 Dec 2024

Helping nurses to become midwives

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is offering midwifery scholarships to registered nurses to help them gain the qualifications they need to become a flight nurse for RFDS.

Helping nurses to become midwives
27 Nov 2024

Enhancing efficiency in delivering the finest care

The RFDS (Queensland Section) Operations Control Centre (OCC) celebrates its second year of success.

OCC
26 Nov 2024

Glencore supports RFDS Mount Isa crew in enhancing emergency care

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mount Isa aeromedical team have the ability to deliver enhanced emergency care thanks to a generous donation from Glencore Mount Isa Mines.

RFDS team with equipment
12 Nov 2024

Construction milestone at Mount Isa aeromedical base

Construction of the new $31.8 million LifeFlight and Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Mount Isa base is approaching the halfway stage with some exterior walls going up in place in the past week.

Mount Isa
07 Nov 2024

Family holiday gone wrong

Ryan and Niki have always been supporters of the Flying Doctor yet never imagined that one day their own daughter would become a patient after being bitten by a shark.

Family holiday gone wrong