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Fear of the dentist – forgotten!

02 Jul 2025

For Felicity, a trip to the dentist often triggered a traumatic memory of when she had all four wisdom teeth removed as a teenager, until she visited the RFDS Dental team in Glenden.

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04 Feb 2020

Rural junior doctor training program update

As 2019 came to an end, so did our first year of interns who participated in our rural junior doctor training program.

31 Jan 2020

Flying Doctor showcases initial plans for Bundaberg simulation training facility

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has today showcased the preliminary plans for its world-class Aeromedical Retrieval Simulation Hub (AMRSH) to be built in Bundaberg.

30 Jan 2020

Flying Doctor board members named Members of the Order of Australia

The hard work and dedication of two Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) board members were formally recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.

22 Jan 2020

Flying Doctor records busiest year in Queensland

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has recorded its busiest year to date, with more than 98,000 occasions of care delivered across the state.

15 Jan 2020

Flying Doctor supporter wins Queensland Volunteer of the Year

The joy and companionship that comes with giving back and a love for an iconic Australian charity has seen Gordon Park resident Val Marlow named Queensland Volunteer of the Year.

13 Jan 2020

Keeping Queensland's mums safe

“I saved some of my pocket money for you to use when other people get hurt like my mum.” So ends the beautiful letter we recently received from 8-year-old Brielle Bowen, one of our youngest supporters.

13 Jan 2020

A son's dream and a mother's love

Every year, many of our kind and generous supporters make the decision to include a gift in their Will to the Flying Doctor. For some, it’s a way to show their appreciation for a service that has kept their community safe.

13 Jan 2020

History in the making

With your generosity, we’re almost ready to open the doors to a new Bundaberg Aeromedical Base!