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RFDS engineer in hangar

Next generation of aircraft engineers in the making

29 Nov 2025

Brisbane-based Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Cate Dows and Cairns-based Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Garvina Lui are forging ahead in their careers in the Licensed Engineer Aviation Program (LEAP).

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23 Nov 2025

A supportive pathway to an exciting role

The role of a Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) flight nurse is unlike any other. With around 80% of our taskings being managed by a single flight nurse and pilot, the team are highly skilled and prepared for anything.

Flight nurses
21 Nov 2025

Plenty of smiles in Boulia

Boulia Shire Council CEO Shane Gray shares how the RFDS Dental Service is closing the gap in oral healthcare out west.

RFDS and Boulia Shire Council CEO Shane Gray
19 Nov 2025

Watch out for snakes this Summer

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is urging communities to stay alert, calm and prepared this snake season.

Aircraft landing in the outback
17 Nov 2025

30 years of community support in Rockhampton

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the RFDS Rockhampton Auxiliary, which has raised more than $2 million to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Rockhampton Base and its delivery of vital services across the region.

Rockhampton Auxiliary
11 Nov 2025

From Defence to the Flying Doctor

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.

Matthew in front of aircraft
03 Nov 2025

Where challenge meets heart

Seeking something different, Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mount Isa nurse manager, Jamie-Lee McCall, swapped the bustle of Brisbane for a new challenge in Queensland's furthest corner, and she hasn’t looked back.

Jamie-Lee with Lulu
02 Nov 2025

Be sun safe this Summer

RFDS (Queensland Section) Dermatologist Dr Stephen Andrews talks about sun safety and skin surveillance ahead of Summer.

Dr Stephen Andrews
17 Oct 2025

A career of care

This October, Dr Dean Taylor, Medical Education Lead - Aeromedical, celebrates 25 years of service with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).

Dean Taylor in office