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RFDS marks 30 years of bringing mental health care closer to home for regional, rural and remote Queenslanders
More detailsRoma rallies for the RFDS, taking out top fundraising Woolworths store for fifth year running
The Roma community’s support for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) was celebrated earlier today with a trophy presentation in recognition of taking the top spot in the 2026 Woolworths in-store fundraiser for the fifth year in a row.
Lived experience supporting young people at headspace Cairns
Lived experience can be one of the most powerful tools in mental health care, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is expanding support for young people with the introduction of two new peer worker roles at headspace Cairns.
The clinic that comes to you!
Your support helps the RFDS deliver essential care to families across some of Queensland’s most remote communities.
Ergon Energy Retail customers deliver $21 million for life-saving services across Queensland
A remarkable 26-year partnership between Ergon Energy Retail and the RFDS has reached a major milestone, with customers and employees helping to raise more than $21 million to support vital healthcare services across Queensland
More than a job, but a life with the RFDS
What began as an adventurous career move has become a life-changing journey for Justine, one filled with challenges, opportunities, lifelong friendships and unforgettable experiences that have shaped both the person and nurse she is today.
RFDS (Queensland Section) invests in next generation aeromedical fleet
For almost four decades, the Beechcraft King Air has been the backbone of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) aeromedical fleet, supporting the safe and reliable transfer of patients across regional, rural and remote communities.
Vale Ian and Hannah Campbell: Champions of the Queensland Spirit
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic deaths of Ian Campbell, and his daughter, Hannah.
Roma Saleyards backs RFDS charity sales this September
The Roma Saleyards is pleased to announce it will welcome back the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) charity sales in September 2026.
Growing up alongside the RFDS
At 93-years-old, Helen has spent almost her entire life alongside the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Council backs rural and regional health with RFDS landing fees waived
Rockhampton Regional Council has continued its support for rural healthcare by waiving more than $180,000 in Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) landing fees over the past 12 months.
The importance of frontline primary health care in tackling chronic disease
There’s no doubting the importance of aeromedical support across Queensland but there’s another frontline service that’s every bit as important and plays a major role in the health and wellbeing of people across the state.
New emergency airstrip takes off in Far North Queensland
The Crisafulli Government is getting on with the job of strengthening disaster resilience in Far North Queensland, with construction now underway on a new emergency airstrip at Dunbar on the Burke Developmental Road.
Samantha's daughter needed the Flying Doctor and now she helps keep it flying
While on a family holiday in North Queensland, Samantha's two-year-old daughter, Isla, was pulled unresponsive from the caravan park swimming pool.
