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RFDS midwives nurturing new life
More detailsNavigating new heights: our new Townsville Senior Base Pilot
Newly appointed Townsville Senior Base Pilot, Catriona Saunders, has the unique qualities required to excel as a RFDS pilot, and she absolutely loves it!
RFDS doctors sparking health transformation in rural Queensland
There is no such thing as a typical day for a RFDS Primary Health Care Doctor, but every day brings the satisfaction of making a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities in rural and remote Queensland.
Caring for children in remote communities
Our Primary Health Care team are passionate about the health, wellbeing and development in children and are providing weekly Child Health Clinics in Gregory to help families in the Gregory and Bidunggu communities.
Blending passions
Self-described as an “emergency physician, fitness fanatic, marine fishkeeping enthusiast and #FOAMed explorer,” Dr William See arrived in Charleville in February 2023 to take up the position of Medical Officer at the RFDS base – and has taken the role and the community to his heart.
Serving remote communities on the road
A self-styled ‘country kid’ and a second-generation dentist, Lynlee grew up in Rockhampton and studied at James Cook University in Cairns.
There’s more than one red belly in the sky this Christmas!
There’s more than one red belly in the sky this Christmas!
Statement - RFDS (Queensland Section) Nurses EBA
Our nurses have voted over the past three days on the proposed RFDS enterprise agreement.
Skin clinics take off in outback Queensland
RFDS Dermatologist, Dr Stephen Andrews, is travelling across south-west Queensland to provide skin cancer surveillance and management to those living remotely.
Medical chests and pharmacy - the perfect match
This year the RFDS welcomed its first pharmacist, Elizabeth Doran, to the organisation as RFDS Medical Chest Service Lead.
Remembrance Day: Honouring Heroes in Healthcare
As we observe Remembrance Day, we pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served, fought, and gave their lives for our freedom.
Reason to smile: Senex partnership delivers essential dental services for regional Queenslanders
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) welcomes an additional $300,000 over the next three years from Senex Energy to help fund more Mobile Dental Services across Wandoan and Theodore.
RFDS Local Hero Awards back for 2023
Nominations are open across Queensland for the RFDS Local Hero Awards, as the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) looks to unearth more of the state’s unsung heroes.
Charleville Base celebrates 80th anniversary
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) marks the momentous 80-year anniversary of its Charleville Base, the longest servicing base in Australia.
From outback dream to lifesaving team: Bob and Helen's RFDS story
In the heart of the Queensland outback, Bob and Helen, have woven their own chapter into the rich tapestry of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Charleville Base.
Charleville Nurse Manager reflects on twenty years of service
For two remarkable decades Joanne Mahony, the dedicated Nurse Manager, has been a beacon of care for this community.
