The RFDS in QLD

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Gail in front of aircraft

From temp to trailblazer

28 Jan 2026

When Gail Hills walked into the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Townsville Base for a two-week temp job she had no idea it would turn into two decades of dedication, growth and unforgettable moments.

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07 Jul 2022

NAIDOC Week 2022

Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! is the theme this NAIDOC Week (3-10 July) and Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Recognised Mental Health Counsellor Joseph Oui is encouraging everyone to do just that.

A bright red, yellow, blue and green dot art NAIDOC logo is on the left. Text reads Get up! Stand up! Show up! 3-10 July 2022.
01 Jul 2022

The Flying Doctor celebrates 50 years in Cairns

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is celebrating 50 years since the opening of the RFDS Cairns Base. From humble beginnings, the Base is now one of the largest in Australia, helping thousands of people in Far North Queensland every year.

A black and white photo showing an old RFDS aircraft with a doctor tending to a patient in the foreground
29 Jun 2022

Rockhampton Airport gives back to the Flying Doctor

Rockhampton Airport has presented the RFDS with a cheque for more than $123,000 to help the Flying Doctor continue to deliver life-saving care across the region.

RFDS team being presented cheque
28 Jun 2022

How you can help light up runways for the Flying Doctor

The RFDS is calling for donations towards its Guiding Lights Appeal to help fund the distribution of new airstrip lanterns.

picture of guiding lights logo
24 Jun 2022

Roma Saleyards to raise funds for the Flying Doctor

The Maranoa Council is set to donate 50 per cent of the live weight and open auction selling fees received for each head of cattle sold at the upcoming Roma Saleyards Store Sale.

Roma Saleyards
03 Jun 2022

RFDS welcomes 10-year partnership with Queensland Government

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) today welcomed an extra $334 million 10-year commitment from the Queensland Government, to continue delivering essential services to regional, rural and remote Queensland.

10-year partnership with Queensland Health
02 Jun 2022

RFDS congratulates Her Majesty on Platinum Jubilee

The Royal Flying Doctor Service congratulates and pays respect to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee - marking 70 years of dedicated service to Australia and the Commonwealth.

RFDS celebrated Queen's Jubilee
26 May 2022

RFDS helps deliver first baby born in Richmond in 15 years

Jess Harvey was 35 weeks pregnant when she awoke in the middle of the night with contractions at home, two hours from her nearest town. The RFDS was soon called to assist, and not long after baby Darby arrived.

RFDS delivers first baby born in Richmond in 15 years