Royal Flying Doctor Service - Queensland Section

Royal Flying Doctor Service - Queensland Section The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has been saving lives in regional, rural and remote communities for 96 years.

In addition to aeromedical retrievals, the RFDS also delivers essential primary and preventative healthcare services. Established in Queensland in 1928 by the Reverend John Flynn, the RFDS has grown to become the world’s largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisation. Today the RFDS delivers more than 370,000 episodes of patient care across Australia every year – equivalent to assisting s

omeone every two minutes. In Queensland, the RFDS provides healthcare services over an area of 1.73 million square kilometres from nine strategically located bases in Cairns, Townsville, Mount Isa, Charleville, Longreach, Roma, Rockhampton, Bundaberg and Brisbane. These services are delivered via a fleet of 20 medically equipped aeromedical aircraft. And with some of the world’s most highly trained and skilled aviation and medical staff, the RFDS is incredibly well positioned to uphold our promise to deliver the finest care to the furthest corner of the state.

Last month, our Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing team had the privilege of supporting the Blue Tree Project communi...
02/09/2026

Last month, our Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing team had the privilege of supporting the Blue Tree Project community event in Normanton. 🌳💙🖌️

More than 150 locals attended to help paint the tree, hear inspiring speeches, and enjoy a day of wholesome activities in support of mental health.

A huge thank you to everyone involved, including Warren Davies - The Unbreakable Farmer who shared messages of resilience and the importance of looking out for one another.

Together, we've created a lasting reminder in the heart of Normanton to start conversations, support one another, and prioritise mental health and wellbeing.

01/09/2026

We're proud to share our 2026-2029 Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Our RAP strengthens our commitment to improving health outcomes and access to healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, while fostering respect, understanding and meaningful action across the communities we serve.

We're proud to be the charity beneficiary at Roma Saleyards this month! 💙 Starting from today, proceeds from the Charit...
01/09/2026

We're proud to be the charity beneficiary at Roma Saleyards this month! 💙

Starting from today, proceeds from the Charity Cattle Sales will directly support the Flying Doctor, a service that delivers critical healthcare to regional, rural and remote communities. Read more: https://rfds.co/4y6CzIK

Ways you can support
🐄 Donate a beast to be auctioned
💰 Donate a fixed amount
📈 Donate a percentage of a sale

A huge thank you to Roma Saleyards and the Maranoa Regional Council for supporting the RFDS. 🙏

We are extremely grateful to everyone in the community who keeps the Flying Doctor flying. ✈️🩺

Oceans to Outback is back for its 5th year! 🚶🏃🚴 If you haven't signed up yet, now's the time to join our fitness and fun...
31/08/2026

Oceans to Outback is back for its 5th year! 🚶🏃🚴

If you haven't signed up yet, now's the time to join our fitness and fundraising challenge this October and help keep the Flying Doctor flying.

Whether you choose to walk, run or ride, every kilometre you log and every dollar you raise helps bring vital healthcare to people living in regional, rural and remote communities. Sign up here 👉 https://www.oceanstooutback.org.au/

Together, we can help ensure the Flying Doctor continues to provide essential healthcare wherever it's needed most. 💙

For Helen, healthcare growing up in remote Queensland came in two forms: a RFDS Medical Chest and a doctor on the phone....
26/08/2026

For Helen, healthcare growing up in remote Queensland came in two forms: a RFDS Medical Chest and a doctor on the phone. 💊📞

Now 93, she is committed to ensuring the RFDS can continue its vital work for generations to come. Having seen firsthand how much people in remote Queensland rely on the service, Helen has spent a lifetime watching the RFDS save lives.

By donating today, you can help ensure life-saving healthcare continues to reach regional, rural and remote communities, whenever and wherever it's needed. Show your support 👉 https://donate.rfdsqld.com.au/innovation/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=o-social&utm_content=post&utm_campaign=aug-appeal

Last week, we opened the RFDS Clermont Clinic in response to a shortage of local GP services, helping ensure residents c...
26/08/2026

Last week, we opened the RFDS Clermont Clinic in response to a shortage of local GP services, helping ensure residents can access quality healthcare in their own community.

The response has been incredible. In just the first week, our team saw 74 patients. That's 74 people who may otherwise have had to travel long distances to see a GP and who can now receive care closer to home. 🩺💙

We're proud to be working alongside Northern Queensland PHN to deliver this essential service and improve access to healthcare for the Clermont community.

Learn more about the RFDS Clermont Clinic or book an appointment 👉 https://rfds.co/3T4YUaB

ClermontCONNECT CQ
Isaac Regional Council
Mackay Hospital and Health Service
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

25/08/2026

Emergency road airstrip in action! 🛬

When our Charleville crew were tasked to a late-night aeromedical retrieval, the Birdsville East Road airstrip was the closest and most suitable location to reach the patient.

So, the team at the Betoota Hotel sprang into action, closing the road and lighting the way for the Flying Doctor to land.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in helping us reach this patient safely. We couldn't do what we do without the unwavering support of our communities. 💙

Thank you to Rockhampton Regional Council for backing Queenslanders by waving more than $180,000 in landings fees for th...
24/08/2026

Thank you to Rockhampton Regional Council for backing Queenslanders by waving more than $180,000 in landings fees for the RFDS over the past year. Read more 👉 https://rfds.co/4gnIFNG

Your compassion has supported the Flying Doctor complete 2,820 patient transfers to and from Rockhampton Airport in the last 12 months, providing critical care to people across regional, rural and remote Queensland.

We appreciate the ongoing support of Council and look forward to supporting the region for years to come.

For one week only support the RFDS at Woolworths! 💚 When you spend $30 or more at Woolworths you can round up your shop ...
24/08/2026

For one week only support the RFDS at Woolworths! 💚

When you spend $30 or more at Woolworths you can round up your shop to the nearest dollar to support the delivery of essential healthcare to regional, rural and remote communities across Queensland!

Every cent makes a difference. ☺️

Thank you to those who participated in the previous in-store fundraiser or purchased a $2 wall token.

Cockpit views never get old. 🛬RFDS aircraft VH-FDS (Drover) arrives into Hervey Bay on a mission to transfer a patient t...
19/08/2026

Cockpit views never get old. 🛬

RFDS aircraft VH-FDS (Drover) arrives into Hervey Bay on a mission to transfer a patient to Brisbane for specialist care.

Named by public vote in 2024, Drover honours our longstanding partnership with Brisbane Airport and the first purpose-built RFDS aeromedical aircraft that served Queensland communities in the late 1940s.

Every flight helps connect regional, rural and remote Queenslanders with the healthcare they need, when they need it most. 💙

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12 Casuarina Street, Brisbane Airport
Brisbane, QLD
4007

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