The RFDS in QLD

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Abi in front of aircraft

A dream come true

24 Jun 2025

For Abi Donaldson, becoming a flight nurse with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) was not just a career move; it was an opportunity to support those closest to her heart.

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21 Aug 2023

Outback Heroes: Clonagh Station staff shine

Staff from Clonagh Station are being praised for their actions to help the RFDS transport an injured Station Hand in the outback.

Mount Isa aeromedical team helping patient
09 Aug 2023

A life changing career

RFDS Senior Pilot Sam Love, his wife Chantel, and their five children took the leap and moved to Australia from New Zealand in search for a lifestyle change.

Sam Love's family
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