The RFDS in QLD

Blackwater to Brisbane with a delicate delivery

When Shannon Smithwick's waters broke suddenly, she needed the help of the Royal Flying Doctor Service to transport her from Blackwater to Brisbane. At only 31 weeks pregnant with twin girls, Shannon required expert care to ensure she could safely give birth to her two daughters.

The road to recovery

​It was meant to be a weekend of fun and relaxation, but when their ute rolled on a lonely stretch of road late at night, Mount Isa residents Nick Tompsett and his 24-year-old-son Jarad Cole found that things don't always go according to plan.

RFDS Queensland Section gains national clinical accreditation

​The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has flown through its clinical accreditation, achieving its goal in only two and a half years.

Woolworths campaign gathers $44,000 in first two days

​Woolworths stores across Queensland and Northern New South Wales are throwing their support behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) raising more than $44,000 in two days.

When every second counts

The Fisk family found out the hard way that no matter where you live in Australia, the Flying Doctor is here to help.

David the unstoppable

It will take more than a life-threatening brain aneurysm to stop David from running on.

Flying Doctor celebrates birthday with Local Heroes

Celebrating 88 years, the Flying Doctor gives thanks to the invisible army of volunteers who tirelessly support the Service.

Flying Doctor launches RFDS Local Hero Awards