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RFDS aircraft in new Mount Isa hangar

New era for Mount Isa as integrated medical support takes flight

20 Mar 2026

Today marks an historic day in patient care across Queensland’s North West with the official opening of the new LifeFlight/Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) aeromedical hub.

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06 Dec 2021

RFDS appeals for Christmas donation

This year, Nikiha and Matt Davies will celebrate Christmas with healthy twin boys, now almost two. But if it wasn't for an emergency transfer by the RFDS (Queensland Section) when Nikiha was 25 weeks pregnant, the couple may not have been so lucky.

RFDS helps save twins born at 25 weeks
05 Dec 2021

Bundaberg mum reunited with RFDS crew

Bundaberg resident Sarah Campbell went into spontaneous labour at just 24 weeks. Had it not been for the RFDS baby Ella may not have survived.

Bundaberg mum reunited with RFDS crew
03 Nov 2021

25 years serving rural and remote Queensland communities

Dr Don Bowley celebrates 25 years of service to the RFDS (Queensland Section). Here, Dr Don reflects on what he describes as a very rewarding career.

Dr Don Bowley celebrates 25 years with RFDS (Queensland Section)
28 Oct 2021

RFDS receives international recognition

The Flight Standards Team of pilots ensure the Flying Doctor remains airborne and they have been recognised internationally for their efforts.

Pilot Nick Tully
27 Oct 2021

It was a dark and stormy night and a baby is on the way

After 15 years with the Flying Doctor in Queensland, pilot Lindsay Hart has had some unique experiences. One dark and stormy night over Longreach was particularly memorable.

lindsay hart pilot
20 Oct 2021

Building a healthy headspace

On Wednesday 6 October, headspace Cairns celebrated headspace day — a national day of support for the mental health and wellbeing of all young Australians.

Cairns team celebrates headspace day
14 Oct 2021

Flying Doctor helps protect remote communities through delivery of COVID-19 vaccine

RFDS (Queensland Section) primary health care staff have now delivered more than 7,500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to rural and remote communities.

RFDS (Queensland Section) administers COVID-19 vaccinations