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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.

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!

07 Dec 2023

Statement - RFDS (Queensland Section) Nurses EBA

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

08 Nov 2023

RFDS Local Hero Awards back for 2023

Nominations are open across Queensland for the RFDS Local Hero Awards, as the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) looks to unearth more of the state’s unsung heroes.

07 Nov 2023

Charleville Base celebrates 80th anniversary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) marks the momentous 80-year anniversary of its Charleville Base, the longest servicing base in Australia.

01 Nov 2023

From outback dream to lifesaving team: Bob and Helen's RFDS story

In the heart of the Queensland outback, Bob and Helen, have woven their own chapter into the rich tapestry of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Charleville Base.

24 Oct 2023

Charleville Nurse Manager reflects on twenty years of service

For two remarkable decades Joanne Mahony, the dedicated Nurse Manager, has been a beacon of care for this community.

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.

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.

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.

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).