The RFDS in QLD

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Road to restoring the Drover
An iconic piece of Australian aviation history, the de Havilland Drover aircraft, is being carefully restored after spending more than 45 years on display at Mount Isa’s George McCoy Park.
More detailsHand sanitiser ready for takeoff
In May, the RFDS took delivery of some timely, and extremely precious cargo thanks to Carlton & United Breweries.

Woolworths online shoppers to help the Flying Doctor fund preterm baby emergency kits
Vulnerable babies like Daisy are being kept safe in the air with the Flying Doctor thanks to Woolworths online shoppers.

Wave of support gives uplift to Flying Doctor
An outpouring of support from supporters right across Queensland is keeping the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) in the air during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Generous gift ensures continued healthcare delivery for north West Queensland
The Royal Flying Doctor Service will be even better equipped to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in north west Queensland after mining and metals company, South32, donated $100,000 to the Flying Doctor in Mount Isa.

COVID-19 Emergency Fund
Demand for our service is growing. Right now, our aeromedical teams are in desperate need of emergency supplies to support their vital work as we tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lifelong supporter of the RFDS (Queensland Section) dies aged 90.
Former Banana Shire cattle Farmer Ray Grace and generous supporter of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has died peacefully aged 90.

Flying Doctor commits to rural Queensland
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is taking proactive measures to ensure Queenslanders living in regional, rural and remote parts of the state continue to receive vital healthcare services amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

RFDS Local Hero nominations are now open for 2020
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is once again casting a spotlight on all those community members who have helped keep the Flying Doctor in the air and in the communities that need it most.
