The RFDS in QLD
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30 years of service, dedication and community in Central Queensland
Today (3 July 2025) marks a major milestone for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), as Rockhampton Base celebrates 30 years of delivering vital healthcare to rural and remote Queenslanders.
More detailsOutback Survival: Safe Motoring
There are four times more injuries in remote areas than in towns and cities.
Outback Survival: Safety Around Water
Despite only a fraction of the population living in remote or rural areas, these regions are responsible for one third of all drownings nationwide.
Outback Survival: Snakes and Snakebites
Snakebite first aid can be very effective if done quickly.
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.
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.
2018 Local Heroes Announced
Nine local heroes from each of Queensland's nine RFDS bases have been announced.
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.
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.
