The RFDS in QLD

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Meg Prendergast

Making every donation count

12 Dec 2025

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.

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08 Jun 2024

The heartbeat of Coen

In the small town of Coen in the Cape York region, resident and Primary Health Care Administration Officer Jodi Hamilton has become renowned for her compassion, empathy, and unwavering support for those in the community.

Jodie Hamilton
07 Jun 2024

Woolworths shoppers dig deep to support the Flying Doctor

The annual Woolworths in-store fundraising campaign in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) has proven a big success across Queensland and northern New South Wales, raising over $155,000.

Roma Woolworths team
21 May 2024

Royal Flying Doctor Service part of developing Healthy Outback Communities

Royal Flying Doctor Service part of developing Healthy Outback Communities

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN)
17 May 2024

The innovation that shaped today

Celebrating 96 years of service, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) continues to provide vital healthcare services to those living in regional, rural and remote Queensland.

Vernon with radio
12 May 2024

The best of both worlds

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Flight Nurse (Midwifery) Leanne Ashbacher celebrates International Nurse’s Day and Mother’s Day combined.

leanne and her family
05 May 2024

A passion for nursing sees a career take flight

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Flight Nurse (Midwifery) Stacey Clayworth has spent the last decade taking to the skies of Queensland, providing care to those who need it most.

Stacey at runway
01 May 2024

Donate some loose change to support the Flying Doctor

Woolworths customers can play a part in keeping the lifesaving work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) going by making a special in-store donation from today.

Aeromedical Simulator
30 Apr 2024

Lifesaving training provided for remote weather station staff

The care provided by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) extends far and wide, but it may just be further than you think.

RFDS Medical Chest