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Drover installation at Mount Isa Base

The ‘Drover’ re-born at Mount Isa airport

06 Feb 2026

After an detailed five month restoration, the iconic RFDS ‘Drover’ aircraft has been put back on display, this time at the front of the organisation’s new base at Mount Isa airport.

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10 Oct 2023

Help in the Cape

RFDS Senior Mental Health Clinician is changing lives in Far North Queensland by delivering our RFDS Mental Health and Wellbeing Services across Cape York communities.

Jackie in the Cape
09 Oct 2023

Making a difference this Queensland Mental Health Week

headspace Cairns* is encouraging people to remain connected with family, friends, and the broader community during Queensland Mental Health Week (October 7–15).

QMHW
03 Oct 2023

The Flying Doctor’s Charleville team celebrate 80 years of life-saving services

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is this month marking the momentous 80-year anniversary of its Charleville Base.

Image of the original Charleville Base
20 Sep 2023

Women in engineering

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprentice Cate is on a pathway to success gaining her engineering qualifications working alongside our experienced RFDS engineers.

Cate working in the hangar
17 Sep 2023

A patient's voice for care

Today marks World Patient Safety Day, highlighting the importance of engaging patients for patient safety, and as such, elevating the voice of the patient.

Jillian in aircraft
14 Sep 2023

R U OK?

RFDS Board member Ivan Frkovic shares the importance of staying connected and having a conversation this R U OK? Day.

R U OK?
03 Sep 2023

A father’s special bond

Being a father means many things, but for RFDS (Queensland Section) Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner Hayden Wilson, being a role model for his daughters is at the top of the list.

Hayden and Tara
01 Sep 2023

Your gift to the future

This week marks Include a Charity Week, a special time when we highlight the profound impact of legacy giving.

Aircraft in air