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A midnight flight to safety (QLD)

Rural Queensland can be the perfect place to raise a family. But, when Kellie’s baby son fell ill, things could have been very different without the Flying Doctor and the amazing support of people like you.

A modest man. An extraordinary legacy. (QLD)

This year, Flying Doctor in Queensland introduced four state-of-the-art clinical aircraft to our fleet. And it’s all thanks to the kindness of a grazier from Einasleigh.

Strengthening our partnerships (QLD)

Recently RFDS have had the privilege of signing two Memorandum of Understandings with the South West Hospital and Health Service and Southern Queensland Rural Health.

Creating pathways to rural and remote medicine (QLD)

Funded by the Department of Health, The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) in partnership with Cairns Hospital have facilitated medical intern placements for Post Graduate Year 1 junior doctors.

Lowan Homestead 150th Celebration Weekend (SA/NT)

Lowan Homestead is celebrating its 150th year by hosting a charity weekend on 3 - 4 November to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. This will be the first time the historic property will open to the public.

New Dentist for the RFDS in Tasmania (TAS)

RFDS Tasmania welcomes their first ever full time dentist to the team, the gregarious and internationally experienced, Dr Lorika Strickland.

RFDS (Qld Section) become Australia’s first & only IS-BAO Stage 2 dedicated aeromed provider (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), have achieved the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 2, making them the only IS-BAO registered dedicated aeromedical provider in Australia and one of only a handful in South East Asia.

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Learn about the many RFDS tourist facilities you can visit around the country.

Community champion named 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero (QLD)

An unassuming figure with a heart and sense of community spirit as vast as his backyard in south west Queensland’s Yowah, Scott Shorten is the deserving winner of the 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero award.

Federation Annual Report Year 2018-19

Annual report for the federation office of the Royal Flying Doctor Service

2018 Wings For Life Gala (QLD)

Once again we held our Annual Wings For Life Gala. This years event was spectacular and our best one yet.

RFDS and LifeFlight dig in for Wide Bay community (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) and LifeFlight are building a joint, purpose-built, aeromedical base and patient transfer facility, continuing both organisations' long history of commitment to improving health outcomes for the Wide Bay community and beyond.

Family Open Day (TAS)

Come one, come all to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania base's annual open day event on Sunday, April 29 from 10am to 3pm.

How Alfred Traeger gave the outback its voice (QLD)

In the mid 1920’s Alfred Traeger invented the pedal powered radio, revolutionising communication in the outback. The invention was integral to the founding of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, but it wasn't his only invention and he was just as innovative at home as he was in his factory.

A chat with Christopher Wallin (QLD)

Queenslander Christopher Wallin supports the Royal Flying Doctor Service but he’s probably better known as a successful business man and the Managing Director of QCoal Group.

Welcome to the John Flynn Society (TAS)

The John Flynn Society Tasmania, is for individuals who have decided that they wish to leave a gift their will to the Royal Flying Doctor Tasmania.

2018 Local Heroes Announced (QLD)

Nine local heroes from each of Queensland's nine RFDS bases have been announced.

A manufacturing milestone means a lot for the Flying Doctor (QLD)

Sunshine Coast camper manufacturer Trayon Campers has celebrated the milestone of its 1000th camper rolling off the production line by donating the purchase price to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).

What drives an RFDS Flight Nurse - Laura Bratby (QLD)

In a job where no two days are the same, flight nurse Laura Bratby is motivated by mental resilience, a supportive team and knowing she’s helping people who need her the most.

Aeromedical, dental and mental health bush boost

The Australian Government has committed four year funding to the RFDS today. This funding will support continued fly and drive in medical, nursing, and dental services in remote areas, and a new national mental health program. The Flying Doctor thanks all who worked to support RFDS funding.

Blackwater to Brisbane with a delicate delivery (QLD)

When Shannon Smithwick's waters broke suddenly, she needed the help of the Royal Flying Doctor Service to transport her from Blackwater to Brisbane. At only 31 weeks pregnant with twin girls, Shannon required expert care to ensure she could safely give birth to her two daughters.

The search is on for our hidden heroes (QLD)

The RFDS Local Hero Awards have launched across Queensland today, calling out to those community members who have rolled their sleeves up, put their hands out, or stowed away their fears in an emergency to help the Flying Doctor carry out its lifesaving work.

Hear, hear! RFDS is delivering hearing assessment services to rural parts of Queensland (QLD)

Residents of rural and remote Queensland will be delighted to hear the news that the RFDS (Queensland Section) will soon be offering a free hearing screening service.

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When every second counts (QLD)

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