The RFDS in QLD

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Abi in front of aircraft

A dream come true

24 Jun 2025

For Abi Donaldson, becoming a flight nurse with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) was not just a career move; it was an opportunity to support those closest to her heart.

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27 Oct 2020

Queensland Government signs new partnership with Royal Flying Doctor Service

The Queensland Government has secured world-class aeromedical care for Queenslanders through a new 10-year inter-hospital transfer partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).

RFDS (Queensland Section) secure new 10-year inter-hospital transfer partnership
23 Oct 2020

New RFDS pilots complete simulator training

Eight new Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) pilots, five of whom were displaced from commercial airlines during the pandemic, have now completed simulator training on the Sunshine Coast.

RFDS (Queensland Section) Pilot Mick Porfiri in the flight simulator
14 Oct 2020

Launch of face-to-face fundraising

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has this week launched its face-to-face fundraising campaign.

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