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Mental health over Christmas

A focus on mental health this Christmas

19 Dec 2025

These holidays, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and headspace Cairns are encouraging anyone who feels like they are struggling over Christmas to prioritise finding someone to talk to about it.

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06 May 2020

RFDS and Rio Tinto partner to improve remote and rural Queensland health services

In May 2020, the RFDS and Rio Tinto announced a new partnership to improve emergency and remotely delivered health care services across regional Queensland.

05 May 2020

Hand sanitiser ready for takeoff

In May, the RFDS took delivery of some timely, and extremely precious cargo thanks to Carlton & United Breweries.

05 May 2020

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.

23 Apr 2020

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.

22 Apr 2020

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.

03 Apr 2020

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.

03 Apr 2020

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.

26 Mar 2020

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.