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.

30/12/2025

What a year!🎉Before we celebrate the beginning of 2026, here's a recap on some of this year's highlights.👏

Wishing you all a safe and happy New Year!

24/12/2025

From all of us at the RFDS in Queensland, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! ✨🎄✈️

A special shout-out to all our staff working throughout the festive season. Thank you! 💙

SPOTTED! Looks like we're not the only ones flying tonight 🎅✈️Merry Christmas from the Flying Doctor.
24/12/2025

SPOTTED! Looks like we're not the only ones flying tonight 🎅✈️

Merry Christmas from the Flying Doctor.

Want to do more than just celebrate this Christmas?🎄Choose to make the festive season truly memorable by giving a gift t...
22/12/2025

Want to do more than just celebrate this Christmas?🎄

Choose to make the festive season truly memorable by giving a gift that brings joy while also making a meaningful difference in the lives of people living in regional, rural, and remote areas.

Get your gift here 👉https://ow.ly/ceSu50XJov5

By gifting a virtual gift card, you'll be supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service's mission to deliver essential healthcare. ✈️

We wish everyone a fantastic festive season! ✨No matter the day or time, our aeromedical and telehealth services are her...
21/12/2025

We wish everyone a fantastic festive season! ✨

No matter the day or time, our aeromedical and telehealth services are here to support regional, rural, and remote communities in Queensland throughout the holiday period. ✈️💙

As Queenslanders kick off their Christmas celebrations, the Flying Doctor and headspace Cairns are sharing the important...
18/12/2025

As Queenslanders kick off their Christmas celebrations, the Flying Doctor and headspace Cairns are sharing the important reminder that self care isn't selfish. Read more: https://ow.ly/M3RH50XK79V

If you're feeling like you need some support this festive season:
📞Reach out to someone — a friend, family member or neighbour.
🗣️Talk to your GP, the RFDS mental health team, or another support provider.
🧘‍♂️Make space for activities that lift you up and connect you with others.

While some services may pause over the holidays, support is always available. 💙

Contact Lifeline or 13Yarn 24/7 or headspace will be available to help young people aged 15-25 between 3:00pm - 10:00pm each day.

Only one week till Christmas! 🎄🎅The festive spirit is definitely in the air as we count down the days.
18/12/2025

Only one week till Christmas! 🎄🎅

The festive spirit is definitely in the air as we count down the days.

Our very first aircraft marked the beginning of a mission that still saves lives today. ✈️Inspired by this legacy, one o...
17/12/2025

Our very first aircraft marked the beginning of a mission that still saves lives today. ✈️

Inspired by this legacy, one of our supporters, Edwina Smith, wrote a heartfelt poem, 'Victory Over Distance', in tribute to the Flying Doctor.

Read it here 👉 https://ow.ly/Njka50XJosB

Talk about a once-in-a-lifetime shot! 🌕✈️Captured by Michael Marston ePixel Aerospace this image features one of our air...
16/12/2025

Talk about a once-in-a-lifetime shot! 🌕✈️

Captured by Michael Marston ePixel Aerospace this image features one of our aircraft departing from Brisbane Airport, flying directly across the moon as it heads to deliver essential healthcare.

Thanks to our incredible partnership with Brisbane Airport, we can continue to connect communities to tertiary-level care.

Head over to our TikTok or Instagram to check out a video captured by Only Planes Network!

Our Cairns clinic teams visit Kowanyama each week, providing essential primary health care to this Indigenous community ...
14/12/2025

Our Cairns clinic teams visit Kowanyama each week, providing essential primary health care to this Indigenous community in the Cape York region. 🩺💙

One of the primary health care doctors, Nick, shared a few snaps from their recent trip. How cool is this art! 🙌

Meet our Supporter Care Manager Meg — one of the friendly voices behind our inbound calls, emails and thank-you messages...
12/12/2025

Meet our Supporter Care Manager Meg — one of the friendly voices behind our inbound calls, emails and thank-you messages that are shared with the Flying Doctor. ✈️💌 Read more: https://ow.ly/oXEj50XHg9J

Working on the frontline of our Fundraising and Philanthropy team, Meg sees firsthand how generosity from the community supports our Service. 💙

“You just never know what connection someone has with the RFDS,” Meg said.

“It’s such a rewarding job to hear the RFDS stories and help turn their support into impact.”

Our Charleville crew is firing up the Flying Doctor sleigh and delivering donated Christmas gifts across western Queensl...
10/12/2025

Our Charleville crew is firing up the Flying Doctor sleigh and delivering donated Christmas gifts across western Queensland this week, thanks to an incredibly generous local motorcycle group. ✈️🎁 Read more: https://ow.ly/s3Ir50XGFON

The team has already touched down in Windorah and Yaraka, with Jundah, Birdsville, Stonehenge, Thargomindah, Eulo and Yowah next on the list — all communities heavily impacted by this year’s floods.

We hope these special deliveries bring a little Christmas joy to the wonderful communities we serve.❤️

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