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Growing up alongside the RFDS
More detailsLanding fees waived means big savings for the RFDS
The Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC) has again thrown its support behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) by waiving over $135k in landing fees at Hervey Bay and Maryborough airports.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has 20 million reasons to thank Ergon Energy Retail customers
Twenty-five years of working alongside the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) has seen Ergon Energy Retail staff and customers raise more than $20 million.
RFDS crews upskill on trauma training
Doctors and nurses from across the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) and LifeFlight networks gathered across the state last week to upskill on essential trauma training.
Keeping kids safe and healthy from the start
This World Patient Safety Day, we share the vital work of the RFDS Primary Health Care (PHC) team in ensuring there’s ‘safe care for every newborn and child’ across Queensland.
Road to restoring the Drover
An iconic piece of Australian aviation history, the de Havilland Drover aircraft, is being carefully restored after spending more than 45 years on display at Mount Isa’s George McCoy Park.
Mr Fix-It in the hangar and at home
As a Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Senior Base Engineer at our Brisbane Base, Nick enjoys pulling aircraft apart and putting them back together. At home, his two energetic kids have taught him that, unlike aircraft, life doesn’t come with a manual.
New RFDS community champion all about connections
Victoria Nancarrow is at her happiest meeting people.
A fight to save Craig’s life
Cardiac arrest survivor Craig shares his story of how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) saved his life.
New lease on life for the Drover
An iconic piece of Australia’s aviation history, a de Havilland Drover aircraft, is being restored and relocated to the new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Mount Isa Base and Visitor Experience Centre.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).