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 worldโ€™s largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisation. Today the RFDS delivers more than 370,000 episodes of patient care across Australia every year โ€“ 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 worldโ€™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.

Here's a blast from the past! ๐Ÿ“ท๐Ÿ‘€The cabins of our aircraft look a lot different these days.
14/01/2026

Here's a blast from the past! ๐Ÿ“ท๐Ÿ‘€

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 ๐Ÿ‘‰https://tinyurl.com/yhc8hmje

In this summer edition we cover:
๐Ÿ“บ Channel 7's RFDS Season 3
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ A feature on our founding nurses
๐Ÿ’™ Giving Day 2026
๐Ÿฉบ A staff profile on Dr Andrew Bai
โœˆ๏ธ Patient stories and much more!

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

Happy  ! How many RFDS visitor experience centres can you visit in Queensland to discover the incredible work of the Fly...
12/01/2026

Happy ! How many RFDS visitor experience centres can you visit in Queensland to discover the incredible work of the Flying Doctor? Drop your guess below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

It's   time! Who can name the iconic aircraft that is being restored at our RFDS Mount Isa Base? โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿงฐ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธHave a guess in th...
05/01/2026

It's time! Who can name the iconic aircraft that is being restored at our RFDS Mount Isa Base? โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿงฐ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ

Have a guess in the comments below and we will share the answer with you tomorrow. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

30/12/2025

What a year!๐ŸŽ‰Before we celebrate the beginning of 2026, here's a recap on some of this year's highlights.๐Ÿ‘

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! โœจ๐ŸŽ„โœˆ๏ธ

A special shout-out to all our staff working throughout the festive season. Thank you! ๐Ÿ’™

SPOTTED! Looks like we're not the only ones flying tonight ๐ŸŽ…โœˆ๏ธMerry Christmas from the Flying Doctor.
24/12/2025

SPOTTED! Looks like we're not the only ones flying tonight ๐ŸŽ…โœˆ๏ธ

Merry Christmas from the Flying Doctor.

Want to do more than just celebrate this Christmas?๐ŸŽ„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?๐ŸŽ„

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 ๐Ÿ‘‰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. โœˆ๏ธ

We wish everyone a fantastic festive season! โœจNo matter the day or time, our aeromedical and telehealth services are her...
21/12/2025

We wish everyone a fantastic festive season! โœจ

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. โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

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:
๐Ÿ“žReach out to someone โ€” a friend, family member or neighbour.
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธTalk to your GP, the RFDS mental health team, or another support provider.
๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ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. ๐Ÿ’™

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! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…The festive spirit is definitely in the air as we count down the days.
18/12/2025

Only one week till Christmas! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…

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. โœˆ๏ธInspired by this legacy, one o...
17/12/2025

Our very first aircraft marked the beginning of a mission that still saves lives today. โœˆ๏ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://ow.ly/Njka50XJosB

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