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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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08 Aug 2023

RFDS Bundaberg simulator on track to launch

Construction of the new Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) world-class aviation training facility in Bundaberg is on track with the development now just over half complete.

Simulator
24 Jul 2023

Flying in to check your skin

The more remote you get, the greater the challenge of accessing medical services which is why, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), strives to get more health care to where people live, the furthest corner, the finest care.

Dr Stephen Andrews
08 Jul 2023

Multi-million-dollar donation gifted to the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is thrilled to receive a $4 million donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, Hancock Prospecting and Rinehart Medical Foundation.

RFDS retrieval in the outback
05 Jul 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council helps keep the Flying Doctor in the air

The Rockhampton Regional Council has generously donated a cheque for more than $126,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).

RFDS receiving cheque from Rockhampton Regional Council
14 Jun 2023

A night to remember

On Saturday 10 June, we celebrated our RFDS Mount Isa Hangar Ball proudly presented by Mount Isa Irish Club.

Mount Isa Hangar Ball
14 Jun 2023

The mobile RFDS Dental Service celebrates 10 years of miles and smiles

Collinsville locals joined representatives of the QCoal Foundation, Government, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) to celebrate ten years of continuous service delivery by the mobile RFDS Dental Service.

dental van
07 Jun 2023

An early arrival in safe hands

Sarah Carty lives with her partner Brad in the south west Queensland town of Yowah, more than 950 kilometres from Brisbane.

Baby brody
05 Jun 2023

The Flying Doctor's Mental Health Service provides $30 to $1 return

Independent review spotlights the true social benefits of RFDS services within Cape York.

A patient talking to an RFDS staff member on the beach.