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Aeromedical retrieval near Tobermorey Station

A fight to save Craig’s life

30 Aug 2025

Cardiac arrest survivor Craig shares his story of how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) saved his life.

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30 Aug 2023

Suffering a stroke at seven

For Narelle Proud, calling the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) was not uncommon during her time as a Registered Nurse in Western Queensland, but using the RFDS for her own family gave her a new appreciation for the service.

Hugh Proud with Narelle
22 Aug 2023

A ride of a lifetime to support the Flying Doctor

Mount Isa brothers Brodie and Riley are taking on Australia’s longest shortcut on bike to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and MS.

Mount Isa local fundraises for Flying Doctor
22 Aug 2023

RFDS Doctor educating youth to ‘Survive 25’

After working in emergency departments for almost 15 years, Dr Katrina Starmer has seen her fair share of trauma.

Dr Starmer
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