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RFDS engineer in hangar

Next generation of aircraft engineers in the making

29 Nov 2025

Brisbane-based Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Cate Dows and Cairns-based Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Garvina Lui are forging ahead in their careers in the Licensed Engineer Aviation Program (LEAP).

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27 Aug 2025

Rio Tinto’s big boost to improve Queensland health outcomes

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) and Rio Tinto have announced a new partnership to strengthen health services across regional Queensland.

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26 Aug 2025

Paula’s remarkable legacy

Paula grew up in a compassionate family and learned early on the importance of caring for others. Those values still guide her most important decisions.

Paula and family
22 Aug 2025

Pilots take to the skies to support the RFDS

More than 30 aircraft will soar across the skies as part of the 12th Outback Air Race to raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

Outback Air Race 2025
20 Aug 2025

Ben Dobbin joins forces with the Flying Doctor

Media personality Ben Dobbin is the latest high-profile name to sign up as a Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Lighting the Way Ambassador.

Ben Dobbin
06 Aug 2025

A day in the life of an RFDS dentist

This Dental Health Week, we speak to our Senior Dentist Lynlee Tatnell about her life on the road offering oral healthcare services to rural and remote communities.

RFDS Dentist
05 Aug 2025

Bundaberg Regional Council’s ongoing support for the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is pleased to announce another valuable financial contribution from the Bundaberg Regional Council (BRC).

Bundaberg hangar
04 Aug 2025

A guide to good child oral health

This Dental Health Week, from 4 to 10 August, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is educating families about the importance of helping children reach their oral health milestones.

RFDS Dental Service
31 Jul 2025

Council’s 30-year partnership with RFDS (Queensland Section) continues with $156K support

Rockhampton Regional Council today celebrated 30 years of ongoing support for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) by waiving more than $156,000 in airport landing fees over the past 12 months.

Rockhampton Regional Council Partnership