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Engineer, Nic in working in front of aircraft

Mr Fix-It in the hangar and at home

07 Sep 2025

As a Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Senior Base Engineer at our Brisbane Base, Nick enjoys pulling aircraft apart and putting them back together. At home, his two energetic kids have taught him that, unlike aircraft, life doesn’t come with a manual.

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06 Sep 2025

New RFDS community champion all about connections

Victoria Nancarrow is at her happiest meeting people.

Victoria in between community members
30 Aug 2025

A fight to save Craig’s life

Cardiac arrest survivor Craig shares his story of how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) saved his life.

Aeromedical retrieval near Tobermorey Station
28 Aug 2025

New lease on life for the Drover

An iconic piece of Australia’s aviation history, a de Havilland Drover aircraft, is being restored and relocated to the new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Mount Isa Base and Visitor Experience Centre.

de Havilland Drover
27 Aug 2025

Rio Tinto’s big boost to improve Queensland health outcomes

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) and Rio Tinto have announced a new partnership to strengthen health services across regional Queensland.

rfdsrio
26 Aug 2025

Paula’s remarkable legacy

Paula grew up in a compassionate family and learned early on the importance of caring for others. Those values still guide her most important decisions.

Paula and family
22 Aug 2025

Pilots take to the skies to support the RFDS

More than 30 aircraft will soar across the skies as part of the 12th Outback Air Race to raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

Outback Air Race 2025
20 Aug 2025

Ben Dobbin joins forces with the Flying Doctor

Media personality Ben Dobbin is the latest high-profile name to sign up as a Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Lighting the Way Ambassador.

Ben Dobbin
06 Aug 2025

A day in the life of an RFDS dentist

This Dental Health Week, we speak to our Senior Dentist Lynlee Tatnell about her life on the road offering oral healthcare services to rural and remote communities.

RFDS Dentist