Welcoming the new Beechcraft King Air B360 aircraft to the RFDS (Queensland Section) fleet was a momentous milestone for the organisation. The new aircraft reduces the manual workload for RFDS…
The RFDS has seen firsthand the impact of increased heatwaves, fires, droughts and floods that have devastated Queensland and understand the importance of creating a more sustainable future. We are…
The Flying Doctor has always had a strong connection to the School of Distance Education. It’s a relationship which traces back to 1951 when the “School of Air” first used…
Each year thousands of festivalgoers travel from across the country to Birdsville for the experience of a lifetime – the Big Red Bash. Set in the Simpson Dessert, the Big…
RFDS Ambassador Program – Lighting the Way For almost 100 years, the RFDS has held an enduring partnership with the people of Queensland. The ‘Lighting the Way’ RFDS Ambassador Program…
There’s a good chance you have spotted Sam Hughes, the Travelling Jackaroo, driving across Channel Country in his bright orange 1957 Chamberlain 9G tractor. This well-known character has raised more…
There’s a good chance you have spotted Sam Hughes, the Travelling Jackaroo, driving across Channel Country in his bright orange 1957 Chamberlain 9G tractor. This well-known character has raised more…
RFDS (Queensland Section) Chair Georgie Somerset is a beef producer and rural leader with experience in agribusiness, rural tourism, and regional development. Georgie grew up on her family’s cattle station…
There’s a great range of premium products available in our RFDS Merchandise collection which showcases your support for the RFDS’s life-saving mission. From RFDS caps, mugs, can coolers, blankets, scarfs,…
In 2022, the RFDS acquired Rescue Swag after identifying a need for a durable, compact and portable first aid kit for all situations. Since joining the RFDS family, Rescue Swag…
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