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RFDS engineer in hangar

Next generation of aircraft engineers in the making

29 Nov 2025

Brisbane-based Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Cate Dows and Cairns-based Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Garvina Lui are forging ahead in their careers in the Licensed Engineer Aviation Program (LEAP).

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15 Oct 2025

It’s a win for young Fraser

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders announce the winners of the 2025 Outback Explorer Competition.

Fraser with pilot cap
09 Oct 2025

headspace day - making space for more good stuff

This year’s headspace day is an opportunity for young people across Far North Queensland to pause and reflect on ways to make space for the things that matter to their mental health and wellbeing.

team photo at headspace Cairns
08 Oct 2025

From flight nurse to flood recovery

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Senior Mental Health Clinician, Timna, has embraced a new role that blends her passion for health and disaster recovery, supporting communities across Western Queensland.

Timna in front of RFDS car
06 Oct 2025

Wellbeing wonders

This Queensland Mental Health Week, we’re shining a light on the simple steps anyone can take to boost their wellbeing.

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01 Oct 2025

Aeromedical Training Academy celebrates one-year milestone

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is proud to celebrate the first anniversary of the Aeromedical Training Academy in Bundaberg.

Aeromedical Training Academy
29 Sep 2025

RFDS Season 3 takes off

Mark your calendars: Australia’s award-winning series, RFDS, is set to premiere its awaited Season 3 this week.

holding images
27 Sep 2025

Aunty Joyce Crombie’s gift to become an important centrepiece

A powerful new artwork by respected Aboriginal Elder and artist Aunty Joyce Crombie was today donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Longreach Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

Aunty Joyce Crombie donating artwork to the RFDS
22 Sep 2025

Landing fees waived means big savings for the RFDS

The Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC) has again thrown its support behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) by waiving over $135k in landing fees at Hervey Bay and Maryborough airports.

RFDS aircraft landing at airport