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Family ties in the skies
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.
More detailsRFDS 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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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.
