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Matthew in front of aircraft

From Defence to the Flying Doctor

11 Nov 2025

Before joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) as an aeromedical pilot, Matthew Kloeden flew with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), an experience that taught him the true meaning of service and teamwork.

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25 Apr 2025

Honouring those who have served

As dawn breaks this ANZAC Day, on 25 April, staff from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) will gather with the community to honour those who have served.

Honouring those who have served
16 Apr 2025

Easter safety tips from your Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is reminding Queenslanders to prioritise their safety ahead of the Easter long weekend.

RFDS Car driving on dirt road
10 Apr 2025

RFDS provides relief following natural disasters

As many parts of Queensland resume natural disaster recovery efforts, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is providing support to reassure communities that they are not alone.

Flooding in western Queensland
08 Apr 2025

In the air, and on the air

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is connecting outback communities through its newly launched online streaming service—RFDS Radio Queensland.

Radio on outback hill
04 Apr 2025

Day in the life with Nurse, Izzy

For one day, we follow Flight Nurse Izzy Graham, part of a dedicated team flying across southwest Queensland to assist country people in need of medical and healthcare. This is Izzy’s day.

RFDS Flight Nurse Izzy standing in front of RFDS aircraft
28 Mar 2025

A day to celebrate our doctors

This National Doctors’ Day we speak to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Medical Lead – Telehealth Anna Bowen about our unique services and pay tribute to the commitment, dedication and skill set of our medical officers.

A day to celebrate our doctors
18 Mar 2025

Bundaberg local’s passion for the Flying Doctor flies high

“As the saying goes, if not you then who, if not now, then when,” Prudence Barwick, Bundaberg local said.

RFDS aircraft on Bundaberg airport tarmac with another RFDS aircraft in sky
17 Mar 2025

Day in the life of a Pilot mastering the skies

As a Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Pilot, you never really know what to expect—and that's why simulated emergency landings, and even the odd kangaroo strike, are all part of the rigorous training that ensures they are prepared for anything.

Elliott in front of RFDS aircraft