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Easter safety tips from your Flying Doctor

16 Apr 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is reminding Queenslanders to prioritise their safety ahead of the Easter long weekend.

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05 Dec 2022

A special artwork depicting the RFDS values

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) are pleased to share their latest artwork that has been created by teen artist, Wudarabin Snider to depict the values of the RFDS (Queensland Section).

A special artwork depicting the RFDS values
30 Nov 2022

Garvina is engineering a future to be proud of

Garvina Lui is forging her career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice based in Cairns – combining her passion for engineering and the ability to help people.

 Garvina Lui, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice at RFDS
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.

RFDS Rescue Swag attached to a backpack
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.

Five people using shovels dig up dirt on the site of the new aviation training facility.
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.

Jess smiling at camera
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).

Dr Tim Driscoll
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.

3 surfboards with paintings of birds are pictured standing up in the outback. The dirt is bright orange and sky a rich blue.
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.

Two children are pictured holding an RFDS teddy bear, learning about wellbeing strategies.