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Mental health over Christmas

A focus on mental health this Christmas

19 Dec 2025

These holidays, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and headspace Cairns are encouraging anyone who feels like they are struggling over Christmas to prioritise finding someone to talk to about it.

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18 Dec 2025

An ode to the Flying Doctor

We are honoured to share a beautiful poem written by one of our supporters, Edwina Smith. Her heartfelt words capture the spirit of the Flying Doctor.

Victory
12 Dec 2025

Making every donation count

When someone reaches out to the Flying Doctor to show their appreciation for the Service, our Supporter Care Manager, Meg Prendergast, and her team are there to make sure every gesture of thanks is valued.

Meg Prendergast
10 Dec 2025

RFDS makes a special delivery this Christmas

Santa Claus won’t be the only red belly in the sky this Christmas, with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) delivering presents to remote primary health care clinics out west this week.

RFDS Charleville toy appeal
10 Dec 2025

King Air 260C is at the top of our Christmas wish list

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RDFS) is planning an exciting and essential upgrade to our ageing fleet of B200 aircraft.

King Air 260C plans
08 Dec 2025

From aerobatics to aeromedical

It’s the drive to make a positive difference that has kept Flight Standards Pilot, Marty Cram, flying for the RFDS for over 20 years.

Marty in front of aircraft
29 Nov 2025

Next generation of aircraft engineers in the making

Brisbane-based Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Cate Dows and Cairns-based Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Garvina Lui are forging ahead in their careers in the Licensed Engineer Aviation Program (LEAP).

RFDS engineer in hangar
23 Nov 2025

A supportive pathway to an exciting role

The role of a Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) flight nurse is unlike any other. With around 80% of our taskings being managed by a single flight nurse and pilot, the team are highly skilled and prepared for anything.

Flight nurses
21 Nov 2025

Plenty of smiles in Boulia

Boulia Shire Council CEO Shane Gray shares how the RFDS Dental Service is closing the gap in oral healthcare out west.

RFDS and Boulia Shire Council CEO Shane Gray