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RFDS midwives nurturing new life

05 May 2026

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09 Aug 2023

A life changing career

RFDS Senior Pilot Sam Love, his wife Chantel, and their five children took the leap and moved to Australia from New Zealand in search for a lifestyle change.

08 Aug 2023

RFDS Bundaberg simulator on track to launch

Construction of the new Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) world-class aviation training facility in Bundaberg is on track with the development now just over half complete.

24 Jul 2023

Flying in to check your skin

The more remote you get, the greater the challenge of accessing medical services which is why, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), strives to get more health care to where people live, the furthest corner, the finest care.

08 Jul 2023

Multi-million-dollar donation gifted to the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is thrilled to receive a $4 million donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, Hancock Prospecting and Rinehart Medical Foundation.

05 Jul 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council helps keep the Flying Doctor in the air

The Rockhampton Regional Council has generously donated a cheque for more than $126,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).

14 Jun 2023

A night to remember

On Saturday 10 June, we celebrated our RFDS Mount Isa Hangar Ball proudly presented by Mount Isa Irish Club.

14 Jun 2023

The mobile RFDS Dental Service celebrates 10 years of miles and smiles

Collinsville locals joined representatives of the QCoal Foundation, Government, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) to celebrate ten years of continuous service delivery by the mobile RFDS Dental Service.

07 Jun 2023

An early arrival in safe hands

Sarah Carty lives with her partner Brad in the south west Queensland town of Yowah, more than 950 kilometres from Brisbane.

05 Jun 2023

The Flying Doctor's Mental Health Service provides $30 to $1 return

Independent review spotlights the true social benefits of RFDS services within Cape York.

30 May 2023

RFDS (Queensland Section) receives generous donation from Roma Saleyards

The RFDS (Queensland Section) is extremely grateful to the Roma Saleyards and Maranoa Regional Council for their support from another great charity cattle sale this year.

24 May 2023

Woolworths shoppers round up to make a difference

Woolworths customers across Queensland are rounding up thousands of transactions at checkouts to help keep our Doctors flying.

17 May 2023

Oh, how far we’ve flown

Today we celebrate Flying Doctor Day.

16 May 2023

A celebration of community

On Saturday, 13 May we celebrated our Brisbane Gala – Light the Lanterns: An RFDS Celebration.

14 May 2023

Raising kids in the bush

Mt Surprise mum, Kate Terry, shares how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has helped her this Mother's Day.

11 May 2023

A dream becomes reality for Primary Health Care nurse

Working for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) had always a dream for Jess Abbott.