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RFDS aircraft in new Mount Isa hangar

New era for Mount Isa as integrated medical support takes flight

20 Mar 2026

Today marks an historic day in patient care across Queensland’s North West with the official opening of the new LifeFlight/Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) aeromedical hub.

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14 Sep 2023

R U OK?

RFDS Board member Ivan Frkovic shares the importance of staying connected and having a conversation this R U OK? Day.

R U OK?
03 Sep 2023

A father’s special bond

Being a father means many things, but for RFDS (Queensland Section) Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner Hayden Wilson, being a role model for his daughters is at the top of the list.

Hayden and Tara
01 Sep 2023

Your gift to the future

This week marks Include a Charity Week, a special time when we highlight the profound impact of legacy giving.

Aircraft in air
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