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Bern and Steve with matching pilot shirts

Family ties in the skies

26 Apr 2025

Picture this: You’re in the air at 35,000 feet, the steady hum of the engines a backdrop to your thoughts. You’re not on an ordinary flight; you’re a patient, being transported for urgent care.

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18 Oct 2023

Celebrating a Flight Nurse's twenty years of sky-high dedication

In the heart of the Queensland outback, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Charleville Base stands as a lifeline for those in need.

Diane
12 Oct 2023

Balancing life in the outback

RFDS Mental Health Clinical Lead Donna is mentoring our team of mental health clinicians while helping people in South-West Queensland.

Donna
10 Oct 2023

Help in the Cape

RFDS Senior Mental Health Clinician is changing lives in Far North Queensland by delivering our RFDS Mental Health and Wellbeing Services across Cape York communities.

Jackie in the Cape
09 Oct 2023

Making a difference this Queensland Mental Health Week

headspace Cairns* is encouraging people to remain connected with family, friends, and the broader community during Queensland Mental Health Week (October 7–15).

QMHW
03 Oct 2023

The Flying Doctor’s Charleville team celebrate 80 years of life-saving services

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is this month marking the momentous 80-year anniversary of its Charleville Base.

Image of the original Charleville Base
20 Sep 2023

Women in engineering

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprentice Cate is on a pathway to success gaining her engineering qualifications working alongside our experienced RFDS engineers.

Cate working in the hangar
17 Sep 2023

A patient's voice for care

Today marks World Patient Safety Day, highlighting the importance of engaging patients for patient safety, and as such, elevating the voice of the patient.

Jillian in aircraft
14 Sep 2023

R U OK?

RFDS Board member Ivan Frkovic shares the importance of staying connected and having a conversation this R U OK? Day.

R U OK?