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23 Nov 2025

The role of a Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) flight nurse is unlike any other. With around 80% of our taskings being managed by a single flight nurse and pilot, the team are highly skilled and prepared for anything.

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11 Feb 2021

New aircraft to bolster RFDS fleet

The aeromedical capabilities of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) are set to be bolstered through the acquisition of four new Beechcraft King Air 360CHW turboprop aircraft.

King Air B360 on the tarmac
05 Feb 2021

RFDS Flight Nurses celebrate 30 years

It’s rare for any employee to achieve 30 years’ service in one organisation, but rarer still for two employees to be celebrating the milestone on the same day.

Susan Markwell and Maree Cummins with an RFDS aircraft
19 Jan 2021

THE GIFT OF TIME: The profound effect a community had on their local GP

For RFDS (Queensland Section) GP Trainee Katrina Starmer, a recent gift from the Chillagoe community, was not just beautiful – but incredibly symbolic.

Dr Katrina Starmer and some members of the Chillagoe community
05 Jan 2021

Legal expert Kathleen Conroy answers the most frequently asked questions about writing a Will

Partner and Pro Bono Director of Gadens, Kathleen Conroy, shares useful advice to consider when writing a Will.

Kathleen Conroy provides advice on writing your will
04 Jan 2021

Visit our Brisbane Base from the comfort of your home!

During these uncertain times, planning a base tour can be difficult. But here at the RFDS (Queensland Section), we’ve found a way for you to visit our Brisbane Base without leaving the comfort of your own home.

Brisbane Base Tour
03 Jan 2021

Heather Stott shares the impact of her role as Key Relationships Manager

In her role as Key Relationships Manager, Heather Stott enjoys meeting RFDS (Queensland Section) supporters, and showing them how their contributions are making a difference.

Heather Stott Key Relationships Manager
02 Jan 2021

Learn why Flight Nurse Robyn Langton is passionate about her role with the RFDS

RFDS Bundaberg Manager of Clinical and Base Operations, Robyn Langton, says being able to provide remote Queenslanders with the same quality of healthcare to their counterparts in the city is one of the most rewarding parts of her job.

RFDS (Queensland Section) Flight Nurse Robyn Langton
01 Jan 2021

Dr Charles Ellis shares his experience of an emergency flight to save a newborn baby

With almost 20 years’ experience with the Flying Doctor, Dr Charles shares one emergency flight he remembers vividly, the flight to save a newborn child.

Dr Charles Ellis saves newborn baby