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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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05 May 2023

RFDS Midwife pursues passion for working in rural Queensland

Growing up on a cattle property roughly 50 kilometers north west of Roma, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has always been a well-known service for Izzy Graham and her family.

Izzy Graham with plane
04 May 2023

Help our flying doctors reach those in need

Support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Guiding Lights Appeal to deliver emergency equipment to regional, rural and remote communities across Queensland.

RFDS Guiding Lights Appeal 2023
02 May 2023

Little explorers take the win

Rescue Swag Outback Explorer Competition winners announced.

Emily with Shadow the dog and the Rescue Swag
28 Apr 2023

$18m worth of life-saving support for the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service continues to work hand in hand with Ergon Energy Retail and its customers, now raising more than 18 million life-saving dollars over 23 years.

$18m worth of life-saving support for the Flying Doctor
27 Apr 2023

Griffith aviation student wants to fly for a higher purpose

Since climbing into the cockpit of an F1-11 as a child, Ethan Taege has dreamt of a career in the sky – but now he hopes to fly for a higher cause.

Griffith aviation student wants to fly for a higher purpose
25 Apr 2023

A lifetime of service

RFDS Primary Health Care Nurse Kathleen Loadsman reflects on her years of service this Anzac Day.

RFDS Primary Health Care Nurse Kathleen Loadsman reflects on her years of service this Anzac Day.
24 Apr 2023

2022 Queensland Hero set to start horse-based program

After being named the 2022 RFDS Queensland Hero, Emma Jackson will soon start up her Horse Wisdom Program with the support of the Royal Flying Doctor.

Emma with horse
18 Apr 2023

Roma Saleyards welcome back Royal Flying Doctor Service for Charity Sale

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is thrilled to return to the Roma Saleyards for the first charity sale in 2023.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is thrilled to return to the Roma Saleyards for the first charity sale in 2023.