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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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.
30 May 2023

RFDS (Queensland Section) receives generous donation from Roma Saleyards

The RFDS (Queensland Section) is extremely grateful to the Roma Saleyards and Maranoa Regional Council for their support from another great charity cattle sale this year.

Donation made to RFDS
24 May 2023

Woolworths shoppers round up to make a difference

Woolworths customers across Queensland are rounding up thousands of transactions at checkouts to help keep our Doctors flying.

RFDS Woolworths in-store fundraiser
17 May 2023

Oh, how far we’ve flown

Today we celebrate Flying Doctor Day.

A photo of Meg O'Connell
16 May 2023

A celebration of community

On Saturday, 13 May we celebrated our Brisbane Gala – Light the Lanterns: An RFDS Celebration.

Gala booklet
14 May 2023

Raising kids in the bush

Mt Surprise mum, Kate Terry, shares how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has helped her this Mother's Day.

Kate Terry with her husband and five kids.