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RFDS aircraft in new Mount Isa hangar

New era for Mount Isa as integrated medical support takes flight

20 Mar 2026

Today marks an historic day in patient care across Queensland’s North West with the official opening of the new LifeFlight/Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) aeromedical hub.

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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
17 May 2023

Oh, how far we’ve flown

Today we celebrate Flying Doctor Day.

A photo of Meg O'Connell
16 May 2023

A celebration of community

On Saturday, 13 May we celebrated our Brisbane Gala – Light the Lanterns: An RFDS Celebration.

Gala booklet
14 May 2023

Raising kids in the bush

Mt Surprise mum, Kate Terry, shares how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has helped her this Mother's Day.

Kate Terry with her husband and five kids.
11 May 2023

A dream becomes reality for Primary Health Care nurse

Working for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) had always a dream for Jess Abbott.

PHC teams
10 May 2023

A decade of mobile dental care a real asset for the bush

RFDS Dental Service provides preventative, oral care and health education services to regional, rural and remote communities across Queensland for more than 10 years.

RFDS Dental Service