The RFDS in QLD

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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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20 Sep 2022

RFDS to offer weekend primary health care clinic in Thargomindah

The Royal Flying Doctor Service will operate a Saturday primary health care clinic in Thargomindah each fortnight from 24 September.

RFDS aircraft in air
16 Sep 2022

RFDS announces new community partnership

The RFDS has announced a community partnership with Racing Queensland’s Country Cups Challenge to help raise vital funds.

RFDS aircraft
09 Sep 2022

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) offers our deepest condolences to the Royal Family.

Remembering the Queen
05 Sep 2022

Life-saving funds raised for Flying Doctor at iconic outback event

The RFDS is paying tribute to attendees of the 2022 Birdsville Races after more than $40,000 was raised for the life-saving service.

RFDS crew with simulator
01 Sep 2022

Supporting the future of Queenslanders

Dr Shauna Taylor is a Flying Doctor legend — in more ways than one. Working for the RFDS, she spends countless hours saving lives and caring for people, Through a gift in her Will, Dr Shauna will also have a lasting and life-changing impact to Queenslanders in regional, rural and remote areas.

RFDS aircraft
25 Aug 2022

RFDS helping Queenslanders prepare for the unexpected

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has joined forces with an iconic Queensland brand of world-leading first aid kits.

bright yellow Rescue Swag on fence
16 Aug 2022

Woolworths customers raise life-saving funds for the Flying Doctor

Woolworths customers have donated more than $170,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service at their local check-outs.

Woolworths Roma staff
09 Aug 2022

2022 RFDS Local Hero Award winners announced

From selfless volunteers and fundraisers to first responders and healthcare advocates, the Royal Flying Doctor Service has announced its regional Local Hero Award winners for 2022.

RFDS local heroes