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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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10 May 2023

Baby Jenson’s surprise arrival

When Coby Foster set off for a long weekend in Melbourne to enjoy the Australian Open with her friends, little did she know it would be months until she returned home.

baby jenson
05 May 2023

RFDS Midwife pursues passion for working in rural Queensland

Growing up on a cattle property roughly 50 kilometers north west of Roma, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has always been a well-known service for Izzy Graham and her family.

Izzy Graham with plane
04 May 2023

Help our flying doctors reach those in need

Support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Guiding Lights Appeal to deliver emergency equipment to regional, rural and remote communities across Queensland.

RFDS Guiding Lights Appeal 2023
02 May 2023

Little explorers take the win

Rescue Swag Outback Explorer Competition winners announced.

Emily with Shadow the dog and the Rescue Swag
28 Apr 2023

$18m worth of life-saving support for the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service continues to work hand in hand with Ergon Energy Retail and its customers, now raising more than 18 million life-saving dollars over 23 years.

$18m worth of life-saving support for the Flying Doctor
27 Apr 2023

Griffith aviation student wants to fly for a higher purpose

Since climbing into the cockpit of an F1-11 as a child, Ethan Taege has dreamt of a career in the sky – but now he hopes to fly for a higher cause.

Griffith aviation student wants to fly for a higher purpose
25 Apr 2023

A lifetime of service

RFDS Primary Health Care Nurse Kathleen Loadsman reflects on her years of service this Anzac Day.

RFDS Primary Health Care Nurse Kathleen Loadsman reflects on her years of service this Anzac Day.
24 Apr 2023

2022 Queensland Hero set to start horse-based program

After being named the 2022 RFDS Queensland Hero, Emma Jackson will soon start up her Horse Wisdom Program with the support of the Royal Flying Doctor.

Emma with horse