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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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18 Mar 2022

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.

QCoal invess in innovative RFDS pilot training
10 Mar 2022

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.

RFDS Queensland Hero announced
22 Feb 2022

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.

Celebrating the Flying Doctor's first female pilot
10 Feb 2022

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.

The French family at Gilberton Station
08 Feb 2022

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.

Men talking around ute
07 Feb 2022

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.

RFDS Local Hero Awards
07 Feb 2022

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.

RFDS rollout COVID vaccinations for children
31 Jan 2022

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.

State Virtual Health Care Lead Shaun Francis