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Jamie-Lee with Lulu

Where challenge meets heart

03 Nov 2025

Seeking something different, Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mount Isa nurse manager, Jamie-Lee McCall, swapped the bustle of Brisbane for a new challenge in Queensland's furthest corner, and she hasn’t looked back.

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22 Apr 2022

Providing vital care to those who need it most

Stradbroke Station Manger, Paul Woods and Queensland Health Nurse, Lesley De Landelles, share their stories about how the Flying Doctor delivered vital care in a life-threatening event.

Paul and Lesley share their stories about the RFDS
18 Mar 2022

QCoal Foundation invests in innovative RFDS pilot training

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) today welcomed a new $3 million commitment from QCoal Foundation for a new world-class aviation training facility in Bundaberg.

QCoal invess in innovative RFDS pilot training
10 Mar 2022

2021 RFDS Queensland Hero announced

Kate and Justin Boshammer have been crowned the 2021 RFDS Queensland Hero after turning their unimaginable grief into life-changing fundraising efforts to help others.

RFDS Queensland Hero announced
22 Feb 2022

Celebrating our first female Flying Doctor pilot

A pioneer in her field, Beth joined the RFDS in 1958 and enjoyed a rewarding career with the Flying Doctor that spanned almost 30 years.

Celebrating the Flying Doctor's first female pilot
10 Feb 2022

Thank God for the Flying Doctor

The French family has lived on Gilberton Station, in Far North Queensland, for more than 150 years. They say they wouldn't be able to live in such a remote location and do what they love if it weren't for the Flying Doctor.

The French family at Gilberton Station
08 Feb 2022

RFDS Men’s Health Clinic takes off in Georgetown

RFDS (Queensland Section) is encouraging men to prioritise their heath by removing barriers that often prevent them from undergoing proactive health checks.

Men talking around ute
07 Feb 2022

2021 RFDS Local Hero Awards recipients announced

Nine extraordinary Oueenslanders have been announced as the RFDS Local Hero Award winners-each representing RFDS base locations. Watch their stories and vote for your favourite RFDS Local Hero.

RFDS Local Hero Awards
07 Feb 2022

COVID-19 vaccinations take flight for kids in Western Queensland

RFDS (Queensland Section) has commenced the rollout of paediatric COVID-19 vaccinations in Western Queensland for children aged 5 to 11.

RFDS rollout COVID vaccinations for children