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Rockhampton Auxiliary

30 years of community support in Rockhampton

17 Nov 2025

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the RFDS Rockhampton Auxiliary, which has raised more than $2 million to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Rockhampton Base and its delivery of vital services across the region.

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12 Jun 2025

Why You Should See Your GP

Too often, men put off going to the doctor, brushing off symptoms, delaying check-ups, or assuming everything is fine. The truth is that many serious health issues have little to no symptoms.

Dr Nick checking nurse blood pressure
09 Jun 2025

You service your car, why not your health?

You wouldn’t wait until your car breaks down to get it serviced, so why wait until something feels wrong to see your GP?

Car getting check up
06 Jun 2025

Partners in training

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) has partnered with St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside to provide invaluable training for our aeromedical and primary health care clinicians.

RFDS clinics
21 May 2025

Flying high on life

No mission is impossible for Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) aeromedical pilot Andrew Chadwick, who has served more than 25 years in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) before joining the RFDS family in Townsville.

Andrew Chadwick
20 May 2025

A volunteer through and through

From volunteering at local camp drafts to joining Conservation Volunteers Australia, and now as President of the RFDS Darling Downs Auxiliary, Libby Gardiner is the embodiment of community spirit.

Libby - RFDS Auxiliary President
12 May 2025

Our founding nurses

Today, on International Nurses Day, we celebrate our dedicated aeromedical and primary health care nurses who continue to adapt, innovate and advocate for better health access and outcomes across Queensland.

Founding RFDS Queensland Nurses
11 May 2025

Just in time for Mother’s Day

New mum Elle-Jay and her husband Mack were relieved to hear from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) when their cattle station near Thargomindah was flooded in, just weeks before their due date.

Baby Lachlan
08 May 2025

Muster gone wrong

Helicopter pilot Frank Hoare is lucky to be alive after his helicopter crashed at a remote cattle station near Normanton in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Muster gone wrong