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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.

2018 Local Heroes Announced (QLD)

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

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.

New simulator makes Royal Flying Doctor Service training vision a reality (QLD)

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) pilots will now have greater access to world-class simulator training with the launch of a new aviation training centre on the Sunshine Coast.

RFDS Local Hero Award Recipients Announced (QLD)

The hidden heroes behind the Flying Doctor have been honoured.

Help the Flying Doctor find their hidden heroes (QLD)

​The RFDS Local Hero Awards has launched and Queensland residents are encouraged to nominate those outstanding members of their community who tirelessly and selflessly support the work of the Flying Doctor in their region.

Making Headlice history in George Town (TAS)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service partnered with the University of Tasmania and Anglicare to deliver free education sessions for children and families at George Town.

RFDS Drought Wellbeing Service: Cultivating wellbeing through the seasons (QLD)

In April 2015, the RFDS was tasked with delivering wellbeing support into rural communities impacted by one of the worst droughts in decades. Drought Wellbeing Service Coordinator, Allira Power explains how the service has been received and what comes next for those hit hardest.

RFDS Queensland Section gains national clinical accreditation (QLD)

​The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has flown through its clinical accreditation, achieving its goal in only two and a half years.

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.

Hobart hosts 100th meeting of the Flying Doctor National Board (TAS)

The 100th meeting of the Board of Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) being held in Hobart today will consider action in response to evidence that the main cause of potentially preventable hospital admissions is poor dental care.

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.

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The road to recovery (QLD)

​It was meant to be a weekend of fun and relaxation, but when their ute rolled on a lonely stretch of road late at night, Mount Isa residents Nick Tompsett and his 24-year-old-son Jarad Cole found that things don't always go according to plan.