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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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03 Mar 2021

Flying Doctor calls for help to assist burns patients across Queensland

Latest figures from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) reveal an average of 73 patients each year are flown to emergency care with burns-related injuries.

Archie Buick
03 Mar 2021

Profile: Hayley Wood, Network Support Pilot, RFDS

As a teenager, Hayley Wood accompanied her dad on a trial instruction flight. Hayley says on that day all her former career aspirations perished and she knew she was destined to become a pilot.

RFDS Pilot Hayley Wood with an RFDS Aircraft
11 Feb 2021

New aircraft to bolster RFDS fleet

The aeromedical capabilities of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) are set to be bolstered through the acquisition of four new Beechcraft King Air 360CHW turboprop aircraft.

King Air B360 on the tarmac
05 Feb 2021

RFDS Flight Nurses celebrate 30 years

It’s rare for any employee to achieve 30 years’ service in one organisation, but rarer still for two employees to be celebrating the milestone on the same day.

Susan Markwell and Maree Cummins with an RFDS aircraft
19 Jan 2021

THE GIFT OF TIME: The profound effect a community had on their local GP

For RFDS (Queensland Section) GP Trainee Katrina Starmer, a recent gift from the Chillagoe community, was not just beautiful – but incredibly symbolic.

Dr Katrina Starmer and some members of the Chillagoe community
05 Jan 2021

Legal expert Kathleen Conroy answers the most frequently asked questions about writing a Will

Partner and Pro Bono Director of Gadens, Kathleen Conroy, shares useful advice to consider when writing a Will.

Kathleen Conroy provides advice on writing your will
04 Jan 2021

Visit our Brisbane Base from the comfort of your home!

During these uncertain times, planning a base tour can be difficult. But here at the RFDS (Queensland Section), we’ve found a way for you to visit our Brisbane Base without leaving the comfort of your own home.

Brisbane Base Tour
03 Jan 2021

Heather Stott shares the impact of her role as Key Relationships Manager

In her role as Key Relationships Manager, Heather Stott enjoys meeting RFDS (Queensland Section) supporters, and showing them how their contributions are making a difference.

Heather Stott Key Relationships Manager