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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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29 Nov 2019

Finding love in the skies while saving lives

A mid-air medical emergency might seem an unlikely place for a pilot and midwife to find love, but not for one Queensland couple.

29 Nov 2019

A Star in the night sky

You will find an RFDS Flight Nurse on every one of our flights. They are the best of the best, and are elite specialists in their field.

RFDS flight nurse
29 Nov 2019

Hope and support in the face of adversity

As Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) CEO Meredith Staib celebrates her first year leading the organisation, she reflects on the significant challenges that have faced Queensland in recent months.

28 Nov 2019

STATEMENT: RFDS welcomes Health Minister's announcement of new Office of Rural Health

A statement from Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) CEO, Meredith Staib on the announcement of a new Office of Rural Health

13 Nov 2019

Meet Maddison

Maddison has flown with the Flying Doctor five times.

01 Nov 2019

New partnership to improve mental health in Gulf region

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is partnering with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in a new program that will boost mental health in Queensland’s Gulf region, following the devastating floods there in early 2019.

11 Oct 2019

Rotary E-Club and RFDS partnership continues to flourish

Another year of dedicated support from the Rotary E-Club NextGen for The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has seen an amazing $18,710 raised. Our strong bond based on mutual values of service to rural and remote Australia continues!