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Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW
More detailsCelebrating a Flight Nurse's twenty years of sky-high dedication
In the heart of the Queensland outback, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Charleville Base stands as a lifeline for those in need.
Mental Health Week 2023
Mental Health Week is a national campaign held in October each year to create awareness of and engage in discussion around promoting mental health and wellbeing. The theme for Mental Health Week ’23 is ‘Awareness, Belonging and Connection’ and this article focuses on Youth Mental Health.
Balancing life in the outback
RFDS Mental Health Clinical Lead Donna is mentoring our team of mental health clinicians while helping people in South-West Queensland.
Help in the Cape
RFDS Senior Mental Health Clinician is changing lives in Far North Queensland by delivering our RFDS Mental Health and Wellbeing Services across Cape York communities.
Making a difference this Queensland Mental Health Week
headspace Cairns* is encouraging people to remain connected with family, friends, and the broader community during Queensland Mental Health Week (October 7–15).
Elders builds on its support for the bush through RFDS partnership extension
Agribusiness icon Elders Limited has signed another three-year agreement with the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT, guaranteeing its commitment to rural and remote health and wellbeing until 2026.
Belinda is doing her bit for breast cancer awareness
Twelve months after a breast cancer scare, RFDS Primary Health Nurse Belinda Gentle is using her experience to encourage others to get checked.
The Flying Doctor’s Charleville team celebrate 80 years of life-saving services
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is this month marking the momentous 80-year anniversary of its Charleville Base.
2023 Client Survey Results
Our annual client survey tells us how people feel about the service we have provided, what their experiences have been when engaging with us, plus how they would rate their own physical and mental health after receiving care from the Flying Doctor.
Women in engineering
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprentice Cate is on a pathway to success gaining her engineering qualifications working alongside our experienced RFDS engineers.
Steve's Story: Stroke strikes behind the wheel
Steve Mogridge was driving on a lonely stretch of the Goldfields Highway when he had a stroke.
Flying Doctor provides world-class training facilities
World-class flight training facilities mean Royal Flying Doctor Service pilots are ready to fly, rain, hail or shine.
A patient's voice for care
Today marks World Patient Safety Day, highlighting the importance of engaging patients for patient safety, and as such, elevating the voice of the patient.
R U OK?
RFDS Board member Ivan Frkovic shares the importance of staying connected and having a conversation this R U OK? Day.
A father’s special bond
Being a father means many things, but for RFDS (Queensland Section) Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner Hayden Wilson, being a role model for his daughters is at the top of the list.
