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Ngarnal Health and the RFDS partnership launches on Mornington Island

01 Jul 2026

Primary Health Care (PHC) support for Mornington Island residents enters an historic new era today with the launch of a transformational agreement between Ngarnal Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section)

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07 Oct 2022

2022 Queensland Hero announced

Emma Jackson has been crowned the 2022 RFDS Queensland Hero after her quick thinking and never-give-up spirit helped save her friend's life.

Emma Jackson announced as RFDS Queensland Hero
06 Oct 2022

Brisbane Airport: Queensland's link to life-saving care

Last year alone, more than 4,250 patients from 63 locations across Queensland passed through Brisbane Airport with the Flying Doctor.

Aircraft flying to Brisbane
05 Oct 2022

A partnership to last a long road

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) celebrates a 10-year-long partnership with The Webster Family, who own and operate Kangaroo Bus Lines in Brisbane’s north.

Four Kangaroo Bus Line busses covered in dust on a dirt road
05 Oct 2022

Making time for mental health this headspace Day

headspace Cairns encourages young people to slow down and take time to prioritise their mental health.

headspace staff
27 Sep 2022

RFDS Near and Far Voluntary Auxiliary raises $40,000 for the Flying Doctor

The RFDS Cairns Base has welcomed a large donation from the RFDS Near and Far Voluntary Auxiliary as a result of numerous activities and events ranging from field days and raffles through to a monster Cent Sale.

RFDS near and far auxiliary accepting a $40,000 cheque
26 Sep 2022

RFDS Dental Service brightens smiles in Mount Isa

The Royal Flying Doctor Service’s fully equipped mobile dental surgery has been on the ground in Mount Isa to provide free oral healthcare treatments.

RFDS mobile dental surgery
21 Sep 2022

The bright orange tractor taking the nation by storm

At just 18 years old, Sam Hughes, or as he is affectionately known, ‘The Travelling Jackeroo’, set out to travel Australia - decking out an unmissable bright orange 1957 Chamberlain 9G tractor to raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).

A young man stands in front of an orange tractor. He is a wearing bright orange work shirt and old hat and is smiling at the camera.
20 Sep 2022

RFDS to offer weekend primary health care clinic in Thargomindah

The Royal Flying Doctor Service will operate a Saturday primary health care clinic in Thargomindah each fortnight from 24 September.

RFDS aircraft in air