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 someone 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.

Kick start your 2026 with the RFDS Fit to Fly Challenge! This March, we’re challenging you to walk 3km a day to support ...
29/01/2026

Kick start your 2026 with the RFDS Fit to Fly Challenge!

This March, we’re challenging you to walk 3km a day to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s mental health programs. Register here 👉 https://ow.ly/yxcb50Y4FYC

It’s simple:
👟 Walk daily
💙 Raise funds
🎁 Get a free Fit to Fly t‑shirt when you register

Whether you want a feel‑good goal, a reason to get outside, or a way to support Queenslanders doing it tough, this challenge is for you!

Help us spread the word and tag a friend who should join you.

Taking a trip down memory lane...Back when radio telegraph was today's emails.
28/01/2026

Taking a trip down memory lane...

Back when radio telegraph was today's emails.

After 20 years with the RFDS, our Townsville Base Support Manager continues to bring purpose, passion and unwavering ded...
27/01/2026

After 20 years with the RFDS, our Townsville Base Support Manager continues to bring purpose, passion and unwavering dedication to everything she does.

Read Gail’s heartfelt story here 👉https://ow.ly/Mg0I50Y46lG

Whether she’s supporting crews, comforting families, or strengthening community connections, Gail exemplifies the care and compassion of the RFDS.

Thank you for all you do, Gail 💙

Join our and try guess how many RFDS Medical Chests there are in Queensland.🤔The RFDS Medical Chest Service has been s...
26/01/2026

Join our and try guess how many RFDS Medical Chests there are in Queensland.🤔

The RFDS Medical Chest Service has been supporting Queenslanders since 1942, linking isolated families to life-saving medications and pharmaceutical supplies. 💊🤕

The chests are spread across the state at various locations including cattle stations, remote communities, mines, marine vessels, stations, campsites and more to help those who may be isolated from a pharmacy or medical service.

You can read more about this service here: https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/qld/what-we-do/medical-chest/

24/01/2026

Is it a really tall man… or a really tiny aircraft? Happy !

Big shout out to Engineer Nick for pulling out the tricks. 😏

Did you catch the triple j Hottest 100? What should’ve been higher? 🥁🎶If you’re not ready for the tunes to stop, RFDS Ra...
24/01/2026

Did you catch the triple j Hottest 100? What should’ve been higher? 🥁🎶

If you’re not ready for the tunes to stop, RFDS Radio Queensland has your party mix sorted, we hope you love it as much as Olivia Dean’s banger 👉 https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/qld/rfds-radio-queensland/

Thank you, Brisbane! 💙Shout out to everyone who stopped by Skygate today to celebrate our longstanding partnership with ...
23/01/2026

Thank you, Brisbane! 💙

Shout out to everyone who stopped by Skygate today to celebrate our longstanding partnership with Brisbane Airport. ✈️👏

It was fantastic turnout with families experiencing first-hand what it's like for the Flying Doctor in our RFDS aeromedical simulator and sharing their own RFDS stories with our crew.

Every conversation, donation and moment of support helps us to deliver life-saving care to people in need, no matter where they live, work or travel. 🫶

Isuzu UTE Australia Rescue Swag

Rewinding to the summer of '78! 🛩️Anyone know what aircraft this is? Let us know in the comments. 👇
21/01/2026

Rewinding to the summer of '78! 🛩️

Anyone know what aircraft this is? Let us know in the comments. 👇

time! 👏 Tell us below and we'll reveal the answer tomorrow. Good luck!
19/01/2026

time! 👏 Tell us below and we'll reveal the answer tomorrow. Good luck!

🎉 You’re invited! 🎉 Looking for something to do during the last week of school holidays? Join us at Skygate this Friday ...
19/01/2026

🎉 You’re invited! 🎉

Looking for something to do during the last week of school holidays? Join us at Skygate this Friday to celebrate our longstanding partnership with Brisbane Airport. ✈️🫶

You’ll find us in the dining area, across from the Burrito Bar, where you can step inside our iconic RFDS aeromedical simulator, check out our RFDS and Rescue Swag merchandise and mingle with our crew.

Bring a mate, spread the word, and we’ll see you there! 😊

Event details:
📅 Friday 23 January
⏰ 10:00am–2:00pm
📍 Skygate, Brisbane

Isuzu UTE Australia Rescue Swag

Here's a blast from the past! 📷👀The cabins of our aircraft look a lot different these days.
14/01/2026

Here's a blast from the past! 📷👀

The cabins of our aircraft look a lot different these days.

13/01/2026

Our latest Your Flying Doctor magazine is now live and available for you to read here 👉https://tinyurl.com/yhc8hmje

In this summer edition we cover:
📺 Channel 7's RFDS Season 3
👩‍⚕️ A feature on our founding nurses
💙 Giving Day 2026
🩺 A staff profile on Dr Andrew Bai
✈️ Patient stories and much more!

Have an interesting story to share? You can tell us all about it here: https://tinyurl.com/4p8jef2p

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