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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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14 Oct 2020

The full reach of Flying Doctor care

For a pregnant, first time mother moving to remote north west Queensland, the importance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) could not have been more evident for Ebony Robertson.

09 Oct 2020

Rio Tinto staff supported by the Flying Doctor

Mental health education is vitally important for those living and working in remote areas such as Far North Queensland.

Rio Tinto staff jumping with joy after mental health training in February.
16 Sep 2020

World-leading technology ensures safety of RFDS Cairns staff

World-leading medical simulation technology is now being used by Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) staff in Cairns to aid training and technical skill development.

Inside one of RFDS (Queensland Section) Simulation Training Rooms
11 Sep 2020

Flying Doctor provides big boost for national economy

A new study has revealed the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides more than $2.5 billion in benefits to the Australian economy each year through its life-saving aeromedical services to regional, rural and remote Australians.

RFDS Aircraft on the tarmac
03 Sep 2020

RFDS pilot celebrates 20 years helping Queenslanders

A flight with his high school teacher has manifested into a rewarding, 20-year career as a pilot with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) for Captain James Williams.

Captain James Williams in front of an RFDS Aircraft
28 Aug 2020

RFDS sources new decontaminant in battle against COVID- 19

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is ensuring patient and staff safety during the pandemic through use of a newly sourced aircraft decontaminant.

Clayton Judd in front of RFDS Aircraft
21 Aug 2020

Hard work pays off for latest Flying Doctor Flight Nurse

Hard work, dedication and a firm belief in quality healthcare for all has driven Elizabeth Ferrier the newest flight nurse for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) to get back in the air.

Elizabeth Ferrier standing in front of an RFDS plane
12 Aug 2020

Dream come true for Rockhampton Flight Nurse

A school excursion to Central Queensland triggered what has now become a dream career realised for new Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Flight Nurse Megan Wood.

Midwifery scholarship winner Megan Wood in front of an RFDS aircraft