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Honouring those who have served

Honouring those who have served

25 Apr 2025

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.

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21 May 2024

Royal Flying Doctor Service part of developing Healthy Outback Communities

Royal Flying Doctor Service part of developing Healthy Outback Communities

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN)
17 May 2024

The innovation that shaped today

Celebrating 96 years of service, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) continues to provide vital healthcare services to those living in regional, rural and remote Queensland.

Vernon with radio
12 May 2024

The best of both worlds

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Flight Nurse (Midwifery) Leanne Ashbacher celebrates International Nurse’s Day and Mother’s Day combined.

leanne and her family
05 May 2024

A passion for nursing sees a career take flight

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Flight Nurse (Midwifery) Stacey Clayworth has spent the last decade taking to the skies of Queensland, providing care to those who need it most.

Stacey at runway
01 May 2024

Donate some loose change to support the Flying Doctor

Woolworths customers can play a part in keeping the lifesaving work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) going by making a special in-store donation from today.

Aeromedical Simulator
30 Apr 2024

Lifesaving training provided for remote weather station staff

The care provided by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) extends far and wide, but it may just be further than you think.

RFDS Medical Chest
29 Apr 2024

Flying Doctor announces its annual RFDS Local Hero Award winners

From schoolchildren and first responders to horseback fundraisers and mental health advocates, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) has today announced its latest RFDS Local Hero Award winners.

RFDS Local Hero Awards 2024
26 Apr 2024

A diverse and rewarding career

Whether it is landing on a remote airstrip or driving the crew to stabilise a patient, Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Pilot Brady Thrift is always there to lend a helping hand.

Brady in front of aircraft