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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12 Jul 2018

Outback Survival Tips

There are few places on earth as vast, beautiful, rugged or unforgiving as the Australian outback. Be prepared and cautious before you set out on your outback adventure.

30 May 2018

Health and Aviation Online

Until Recently, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) heavily relied on the use of paper-based systems to record patient medical data. In conjunction with Brisbane based tech start-up, Buckham&Duffy, the RFDS have developed and transitioned records their new digitised system.

15 May 2018

2018 Local Heroes Announced

Nine local heroes from each of Queensland's nine RFDS bases have been announced.

26 Apr 2018

A catastrophic accident that changed Lexie's life forever

At just 18-years old, Lexie, a young women from Townsville had a truly horrific accident while enjoying her first work experience at one of the remotest spots in Australia.

Lexie in hospital
23 Apr 2018

Ridewest on a journey from Brisbane to Longreach

Ridewest riders have begun their 1237km journey from Brisbane to Longreach. The team have nearly raised $1 000 000 for the RFDS mental health service since their first ride in 2010.

10 Apr 2018

A Royal visit for our Cairns base

King Charles unveils the name of the newest addition to the Queensland Fleet. A call to Gilberton Station gives the King insight into the families that it will service.

A Royal visit for our Cairns base
23 Mar 2018

A fishing trip which could have been his last

We'd been fishing all morning. I can't even blame the fact that I was fighting a big fish and it put strain on me. There was no pain, no shortness of breath, nothing at all. It just came straight out of the blue.

Cliff Packham - RFDS cardiac arrest on fishing trip
16 Mar 2018

Get to know: Natasha Hodgson, Primary Health Care Nurse

I’ve had excellent mentors during my training, and RFDS is no exception. All of the staff at RFDS have worked hard to get here and it’s great to be surrounded by such a supportive team.

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