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RFDS Brisbane Base

Brisbane Base celebrates 30 years

29 Jun 2025

On 29 June 1995, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) opened the doors to a new base in Brisbane, connecting Queenslanders to life-saving specialist care in the city.

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26 Sep 2016

The road to recovery

​It was meant to be a weekend of fun and relaxation, but when their ute rolled on a lonely stretch of road late at night, Mount Isa residents Nick Tompsett and his 24-year-old-son Jarad Cole found that things don't always go according to plan.

22 Sep 2016

RFDS Queensland Section gains national clinical accreditation

​The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has flown through its clinical accreditation, achieving its goal in only two and a half years.

21 Sep 2016

Woolworths campaign gathers $44,000 in first two days

​Woolworths stores across Queensland and Northern New South Wales are throwing their support behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) raising more than $44,000 in two days.

20 Sep 2016

When every second counts

The Fisk family found out the hard way that no matter where you live in Australia, the Flying Doctor is here to help.

Annabelle undergoes tests at Rockhampton Base Hospital at only 11 days old.
19 Sep 2016

David the unstoppable

It will take more than a life-threatening brain aneurysm to stop David from running on.

David the unstoppable
17 May 2016

Flying Doctor celebrates birthday with Local Heroes

Celebrating 88 years, the Flying Doctor gives thanks to the invisible army of volunteers who tirelessly support the Service.

06 Jan 2016

Acting Health Minister launches the QCoal Community Dental Service for 2016

Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham today launched the QCoal Community Dental Service.

Acting Health Minister launches the QCoal Community Dental Service