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Growing up alongside the RFDS
More detailsRFDS helps deliver first baby born in Richmond in 15 years
Jess Harvey was 35 weeks pregnant when she awoke in the middle of the night with contractions at home, two hours from her nearest town. The RFDS was soon called to assist, and not long after baby Darby arrived.
94 years young
As the Flying Doctor marks 94 years in the air this week, veteran Queensland grazier Trevor Saal is also preparing to celebrate his 94th lap around the sun.
Indigenous artist draws attention to mental health and wellbeing
Sixteen-year-old Indigenous artist Wudarabin Snider from Cooktown is helping the Flying Doctor to empower communities to prioritise their mental health.
Win VIP tickets to the sold-out Big Red Bash
To celebrate the Flying Doctor's 94-year anniversary, the RFDS (Queensland Section) has launched a money can't buy outback experience — including a flight aboard an RFDS aircraft and VIP tickets to the sold-out Big Red Bash in Birdsville.
Watch our Flying Doctor team at work
Ever wondered what it would be like to spend a day with the Flying Doctor as a pilot, nurse or doctor? Watch this behind-the-scenes glimpse of the extraordinary work our frontline teams do, day in, day out.
Local boy’s dream of touring RFDS comes true
With the dream of living in the outback when he grows up, Chae first learned of the Flying Doctor when the service saved his uncle’s life, after the man was bitten by a deadly snake on a fishing trip.
Providing vital care to those who need it most
Stradbroke Station Manger, Paul Woods and Queensland Health Nurse, Lesley De Landelles, share their stories about how the Flying Doctor delivered vital care in a life-threatening event.
QCoal Foundation invests in innovative RFDS pilot training
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) today welcomed a new $3 million commitment from QCoal Foundation for a new world-class aviation training facility in Bundaberg.
2021 RFDS Queensland Hero announced
Kate and Justin Boshammer have been crowned the 2021 RFDS Queensland Hero after turning their unimaginable grief into life-changing fundraising efforts to help others.
Celebrating our first female Flying Doctor pilot
A pioneer in her field, Beth joined the RFDS in 1958 and enjoyed a rewarding career with the Flying Doctor that spanned almost 30 years.
Thank God for the Flying Doctor
The French family has lived on Gilberton Station, in Far North Queensland, for more than 150 years. They say they wouldn't be able to live in such a remote location and do what they love if it weren't for the Flying Doctor.
RFDS Men’s Health Clinic takes off in Georgetown
RFDS (Queensland Section) is encouraging men to prioritise their heath by removing barriers that often prevent them from undergoing proactive health checks.
2021 RFDS Local Hero Awards recipients announced
Nine extraordinary Oueenslanders have been announced as the RFDS Local Hero Award winners-each representing RFDS base locations. Watch their stories and vote for your favourite RFDS Local Hero.
COVID-19 vaccinations take flight for kids in Western Queensland
RFDS (Queensland Section) has commenced the rollout of paediatric COVID-19 vaccinations in Western Queensland for children aged 5 to 11.
Becoming a Flying Doctor
For Dr Shaun Francis there was no defining moment that inspired his career. Instead, it was a culmination of things — his rural upbringing, interest in human biology, and desire to work as part of a high performing team, in a high-pressure environment — that led him to where he is today.
