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Aeromedical retrieval near Tobermorey Station

A fight to save Craig’s life

30 Aug 2025

Cardiac arrest survivor Craig shares his story of how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) saved his life.

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08 Jul 2023

Multi-million-dollar donation gifted to the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is thrilled to receive a $4 million donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, Hancock Prospecting and Rinehart Medical Foundation.

RFDS retrieval in the outback
05 Jul 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council helps keep the Flying Doctor in the air

The Rockhampton Regional Council has generously donated a cheque for more than $126,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).

RFDS receiving cheque from Rockhampton Regional Council
14 Jun 2023

A night to remember

On Saturday 10 June, we celebrated our RFDS Mount Isa Hangar Ball proudly presented by Mount Isa Irish Club.

Mount Isa Hangar Ball
14 Jun 2023

The mobile RFDS Dental Service celebrates 10 years of miles and smiles

Collinsville locals joined representatives of the QCoal Foundation, Government, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) to celebrate ten years of continuous service delivery by the mobile RFDS Dental Service.

dental van
07 Jun 2023

An early arrival in safe hands

Sarah Carty lives with her partner Brad in the south west Queensland town of Yowah, more than 950 kilometres from Brisbane.

Baby brody
05 Jun 2023

The Flying Doctor's Mental Health Service provides $30 to $1 return

Independent review spotlights the true social benefits of RFDS services within Cape York.

A patient talking to an RFDS staff member on the beach.
30 May 2023

RFDS (Queensland Section) receives generous donation from Roma Saleyards

The RFDS (Queensland Section) is extremely grateful to the Roma Saleyards and Maranoa Regional Council for their support from another great charity cattle sale this year.

Donation made to RFDS
24 May 2023

Woolworths shoppers round up to make a difference

Woolworths customers across Queensland are rounding up thousands of transactions at checkouts to help keep our Doctors flying.

RFDS Woolworths in-store fundraiser