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RFDS midwives nurturing new life
More detailsA partnership to last a long road
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) celebrates a 10-year-long partnership with The Webster Family, who own and operate Kangaroo Bus Lines in Brisbane’s north.
Making time for mental health this headspace Day
headspace Cairns encourages young people to slow down and take time to prioritise their mental health.
RFDS Near and Far Voluntary Auxiliary raises $40,000 for the Flying Doctor
The RFDS Cairns Base has welcomed a large donation from the RFDS Near and Far Voluntary Auxiliary as a result of numerous activities and events ranging from field days and raffles through to a monster Cent Sale.
RFDS Dental Service brightens smiles in Mount Isa
The Royal Flying Doctor Service’s fully equipped mobile dental surgery has been on the ground in Mount Isa to provide free oral healthcare treatments.
The bright orange tractor taking the nation by storm
At just 18 years old, Sam Hughes, or as he is affectionately known, ‘The Travelling Jackeroo’, set out to travel Australia - decking out an unmissable bright orange 1957 Chamberlain 9G tractor to raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).
RFDS to offer weekend primary health care clinic in Thargomindah
The Royal Flying Doctor Service will operate a Saturday primary health care clinic in Thargomindah each fortnight from 24 September.
RFDS announces new community partnership
The RFDS has announced a community partnership with Racing Queensland’s Country Cups Challenge to help raise vital funds.
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) offers our deepest condolences to the Royal Family.
Life-saving funds raised for Flying Doctor at iconic outback event
The RFDS is paying tribute to attendees of the 2022 Birdsville Races after more than $40,000 was raised for the life-saving service.
Supporting the future of Queenslanders
Dr Shauna Taylor is a Flying Doctor legend — in more ways than one. Working for the RFDS, she spends countless hours saving lives and caring for people, Through a gift in her Will, Dr Shauna will also have a lasting and life-changing impact to Queenslanders in regional, rural and remote areas.
RFDS helping Queenslanders prepare for the unexpected
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has joined forces with an iconic Queensland brand of world-leading first aid kits.
Woolworths customers raise life-saving funds for the Flying Doctor
Woolworths customers have donated more than $170,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service at their local check-outs.
2022 RFDS Local Hero Award winners announced
From selfless volunteers and fundraisers to first responders and healthcare advocates, the Royal Flying Doctor Service has announced its regional Local Hero Award winners for 2022.
Dental Health Week: Make your smile a priority
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is reminding Queenslanders about the importance of oral health for overall wellbeing.
How the RFDS saved a life and changed a career
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. Their newborn baby is desperately ill and the critical medical care they need is hundreds of miles away. Cue the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
