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RFDS midwives nurturing new life

05 May 2026

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21 Nov 2022

‘Tis the season for staying safe

This festive season, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is urging Queenslanders to prepare for the unexpected and stay safe no matter where they live, work or travel.

04 Nov 2022

Sod turned on world-class RFDS Aviation Training Facility in Bundaberg

Construction has officially begun on a new world-class aviation training facility in Bundaberg.

31 Oct 2022

From the footy field to fighting for life

A photo of 22-year-old Jess taken one hour before the moment she almost died shows the rugby player looking happy and relaxed—a picture of health. It’s almost impossible to believe what happened next.

27 Oct 2022

RFDS extends wellbeing service with launch of a new Employee Assistance Program

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) will extend its Mental Health and Wellbeing Service with the launch of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

22 Oct 2022

The outback surf club making waves for Flying Doctor

Situated 900km from the nearest beach, Winton is normally a sought-after outback experience known for its stretches of red dirt, not white sand. It definitely isn’t the place you would expect to find a local Surf Club.

20 Oct 2022

Teddy bears help teach healthy habits to little locals across Mount Isa

RFDS teams up with the Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) to support ConnectedLE’s Teddy Bear Care Program.

18 Oct 2022

Future of aeromedical care ready for take-off with launch of first B360 aircraft

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has unveiled the first of a new fleet of aircraft which are set to revolutionise aeromedical care in Australia.

17 Oct 2022

A Father's Day to remember

Harry John O’Loughlin chose the most perfect day to enter the world - arriving four weeks ahead of schedule to mark the most special Father’s Day imaginable for his parents.

14 Oct 2022

RFDS welcomes funding for new Mount Isa Base

The RFDS will receive more than $6.9 million towards its new Mount Isa Base from the Queensland Government’s Resources Community Infrastructure Fund.

14 Oct 2022

Five Minutes With… Mental Health

For over 25 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has been providing expert Mental Health and Wellbeing Services to people in rural and remote communities across Queensland.

12 Oct 2022

Little Charleville local shares her RFDS experience for Juiced TV

As the daughter of an RFDS Nurse Manager, Eliza grew up knowing all about the RFDS, but when a serious accident occurred, she turned that experience into an incredible feature for Juiced TV.

12 Oct 2022

The Flying Doctor is soaring further for emotional wellbeing during Queensland Mental Health Week

Starting conversations about mental health is the first step to developing a proactive approach to wellbeing; the second, bringing the conversations to life.

10 Oct 2022

Qantas is set to celebrate 100 years since the first mail flight

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) celebrates its proud history with Qantas, as the commercial airline celebrates 100 years of passenger flying.

07 Oct 2022

2022 Queensland Hero announced

Emma Jackson has been crowned the 2022 RFDS Queensland Hero after her quick thinking and never-give-up spirit helped save her friend's life.

06 Oct 2022

Brisbane Airport: Queensland's link to life-saving care

Last year alone, more than 4,250 patients from 63 locations across Queensland passed through Brisbane Airport with the Flying Doctor.