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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23 Jun 2017

Rockhampton Regional Council gives back to RFDS

A generous donation of $103,064 from the Rockhampton Airport will help to keep the Royal flying Doctot Service (Queensland Section) in the skies.

Rockhampton Regional Council gives back to RFDS
22 Jun 2017

A manufacturing milestone means a lot for the Flying Doctor

Sunshine Coast camper manufacturer Trayon Campers has celebrated the milestone of its 1000th camper rolling off the production line by donating the purchase price to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).

Trayon Campers donates $40,000 purchase price to RFDS
09 Jun 2017

Hear, hear! RFDS is delivering hearing assessment services to rural parts of Queensland

Residents of rural and remote Queensland will be delighted to hear the news that the RFDS (Queensland Section) will soon be offering a free hearing screening service.

Hear, hear! RFDS is delivering hearing assessment services to rural parts of Queensland
17 May 2017

RFDS Local Hero Award Recipients Announced

The hidden heroes behind the Flying Doctor have been honoured.

23 Mar 2017

Four years of oral health partnership

​The QCoal Community Dental Service, operated by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), is celebrating its fourth anniversary.

20 Mar 2017

A long ride west

I wanted to raise some funds but also, and probably more importantly, I wanted to raise awareness of the issue.

10 Mar 2017

A shock to the system

​There he lay, white and lifeless, a nurse already performing CPR. And there was Michelle Low Mow, fuelled on little more than adrenaline, a defibrillator in one hand and an oxygen tank in the other.

08 Mar 2017

Help the Flying Doctor find their hidden heroes

​The RFDS Local Hero Awards has launched and Queensland residents are encouraged to nominate those outstanding members of their community who tirelessly and selflessly support the work of the Flying Doctor in their region.