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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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19 Nov 2025

Watch out for snakes this Summer

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is urging communities to stay alert, calm and prepared this snake season.

Aircraft landing in the outback
17 Nov 2025

30 years of community support in Rockhampton

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.

Rockhampton Auxiliary
11 Nov 2025

From Defence to the Flying Doctor

Before joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) as an aeromedical pilot, Matthew Kloeden flew with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), an experience that taught him the true meaning of service and teamwork.

Matthew in front of aircraft
03 Nov 2025

Where challenge meets heart

Seeking something different, Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mount Isa nurse manager, Jamie-Lee McCall, swapped the bustle of Brisbane for a new challenge in Queensland's furthest corner, and she hasn’t looked back.

Jamie-Lee with Lulu
02 Nov 2025

Be sun safe this Summer

RFDS (Queensland Section) Dermatologist Dr Stephen Andrews talks about sun safety and skin surveillance ahead of Summer.

Dr Stephen Andrews
17 Oct 2025

A career of care

This October, Dr Dean Taylor, Medical Education Lead - Aeromedical, celebrates 25 years of service with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).

Dean Taylor in office
15 Oct 2025

It’s a win for young Fraser

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders announce the winners of the 2025 Outback Explorer Competition.

Fraser with pilot cap
09 Oct 2025

headspace day - making space for more good stuff

This year’s headspace day is an opportunity for young people across Far North Queensland to pause and reflect on ways to make space for the things that matter to their mental health and wellbeing.

team photo at headspace Cairns