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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.

29/07/2025

Not to be dramatic… but we’re basically besties. 🚑✈️💙

So much so, we have a dedicated QAS team based at the RFDS Brisbane Base. Together, we’ve got the tarmac-to-hospital journey down to a fine art.

Happy International Friendship Day to our partners in care. 🫶

📸Angela, Luke, Jacko, and Mel

28/07/2025

Join RFDS doctor, Katrina Starmer, in her video as she flies from the RFDS Cairns Base to a rural clinic in Chillagoe to offer vital primary health care. 👩‍⚕️

Whether it’s routine check-ups, chronic disease management or urgent medical support, our teams are committed to keeping Queenslanders healthy and connected, no matter where they live. 🩺

Feeling inspired? 🙌

🎥Share a video of your life in regional Queensland on YouTube, Instagram or TikTok for the chance to win $10,000, courtesy of Elders Limited.

🔗Learn more and enter here: https://ow.ly/c4rN50WuoxE

23/07/2025

Touching down on Mornington Island in the 80s, where the runway meets the reef, and the finest care is never far away. 🙌✈️💙

📷Ben Dannecker

17/07/2025

Can you decipher the question below?🧐

If yes, drop your answer in the comments.👇

16/07/2025

Time travel, anyone?

Step into the 70s with this snapshot of Dr Cooke and Sister June, preparing to do what they do best, saving lives in the sky. 🙌🩺✈️

15/07/2025

That's a wrap! 🎬

Four RFDS Picnic with the Planes, four Queensland bases, and thousands of smiling faces. From cockpit tours to patient loading demos, locals got a rare look at the work we do.

Read more here 👉 https://ow.ly/t6fO50WnqrZ

Huge thanks go to our event sponsors for making it all possible!

🥇Presenting Partner: Textron Aviation and Senex Energy

🥈Silver sponsor: Ergon Energy Retail

🥉Bronze sponsors: Whistle a Cleaner, Bundaberg Mazda, Core Developments, Donohues, Elders Rockhampton

💙 In kind support: Pop Up Food Trucks, Townsville Helicopters, Keppel Konnections, Capricorn Caves, Galactic Donuts, Gracie Signs, Woolworths

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who came along and made each day so special. We look forward to more picnics in 2026!💙

14/07/2025

🎉COMPETITION TIME 🎉

Show us your life in regional Queensland to win $10,000! 💰Enter now: https://ow.ly/4xqy50Wo7jf

Help us to shine a light on our state’s unique regional communities by entering the Outback Explorer Competition, brought to you in partnership with Elders Limited. 👨‍🌾🌾📸

HOW TO ENTER
📩 DOWNLOAD the competition sticker from the website.
🤳CREATE a video of your life in regional QLD with the sticker.
📲 SHARE your video on YouTube, Instagram or TikTok.
💻 SUBMIT your video by completing the online entry form.

The winner will be selected by a panel of judges, and the three videos with the highest number of votes will receive $1,000.💸

Voters can also go into the draw to win a Premium Adventurer Rescue Swag!

Competition ends on 26 August 2025, T&Cs apply. We can’t wait to see your videos, good luck! 👏

14/07/2025

Almost all the colours of the rainbow captured in one shot! 🙌🌈

Shout out to Elliott, one of our RFDS Brisbane Base pilots, for sharing this with us.

Thanks to our long-standing partnership with Brisbane Airport, we can continue to connect communities across Queensland to the finest care.

12/07/2025

We’re feeling very grateful after this year’s Gold Coast Marathon, where the RFDS was proud to be at the event cheering on our fundraisers. Thanks to our incredible team of runners and each person who backed them with a donation, we raised over $60,000 to help keep the Flying Doctor flying!✈️🩺🙌

Your sweat, spirit and generosity will help us continue delivering vital healthcare to Queenslanders, no matter where they live. Thank you 💙

11/07/2025

There are endless ways to fundraise for the RFDS, from tackling a physical challenge to hosting a charity event or even growing a mullet. The more creative, the more fun! 🤩🙌

One standout example is the Paroo Shire Council, bringing the spirit of adventure to Cunnamulla with a pirate-themed The Great Outback Treasure Hunt. It was a successful event that rekindled the community spirit after the recent floods and raised essential funds to keep the Flying Doctor flying. 💙

Find more information on how you can fundraise for the Flying Doctor here 👉 https://ow.ly/6XQ850Wo7kH

09/07/2025

This throwback snap captures part of our old fleet at one of our iconic bases… but can you guess which one?

Drop your guess in the comments 👇

HINT: You can almost feel the humidity! 🌴☀️😎

📷Ben Dannecker

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