News
The RFDS Flight Nurse who delivered 3 of his own children
More detailsA new eye for talent in the Outback Explorer Competition
Outback grazier and photographer Wendy Sheehan is using her eye for talent and love for regional Queensland to judge the 2025 Outback Explorer Competition, brought to you in partnership with Elders.
Volunteers soar above: 2025 Meritorious Service Awards
The RFDS was honoured to present three long-serving volunteers with Meritorious Service Awards this year.
$1.2M donation supports RFDS’s best-in-class pilot training and recruitment
Every day across rural and remote NSW, the pilots of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) demonstrate extraordinary skill and dedication as they support the delivery of life-saving and critical care to Australia’s most remote communities.
A Breath of Confidence: Suzie's Smoke-Free Journey
For Suzie, giving up smoking was a challenge that stretched over years. She was stuck in a cycle of stopping and starting that never went anywhere for long. But something changed when she connected with RFDS Tasmania.
Capturing country life through the Outback Explorer Competition
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders have launched the Outback Explorer Competition—an initiative aimed at showcasing the diversity of Queensland communities and those who live in them.
A year of Picnic with the Planes
Four events, four Queensland bases, and thousands of smiling faces.
Day in the life of a rural GP
For most general practitioners (GPs), a day in the office follows a familiar routine. But for Nick, a GP with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) based in Cairns, every day is a little different, and unlike most, his day begins in the sky.
Fear of the dentist – forgotten!
For Felicity, a trip to the dentist often triggered a traumatic memory of when she had all four wisdom teeth removed as a teenager, until she visited the RFDS Dental team in Glenden.
Building a legacy for future generations
As we mark NAIDOC Week, we reflect on the ongoing commitment of the RFDS (Queensland Section) to building a healthier, more resilient future across the many communities we serve.
Driving generations of support
John Graham feels a strong connection to Australians living and working in the bush - and he’s inspired three generations of his family to feel the same through the Outback Car Trek.
It was every parent’s nightmare, but you saved Jobe
Jobe is back doing the hobbies he cares about, thanks to you!
35th Outback Car Trek travels from Bathurst to Cairns, having raised more than $1.58 million
The 35th Outback Car Trek raised in excess of $1.58 million for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, thanks to the 240 trekkers driving from Bathurst to Cairns on 30 May to 8 June 2025. This brings the total raised over the Trek’s history to more than $37 million.
Bundaberg local connecting the RFDS to community
The Bundaberg based Manager of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Community Engagement team has been a long-time advocate for giving back where you can.
30 years of service, dedication and community in Central Queensland
Today (3 July 2025) marks a major milestone for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), as Rockhampton Base celebrates 30 years of delivering vital healthcare to rural and remote Queenslanders.
#140 New Mum Lil was Bleeding Out on her Bathroom Floor
Remote station mum Lil experienced a frightening Postpartum Hemorrhage
