Since 2013, the RFDS mobile dental unit has delivered more than 120,400 free treatments in 26 communities. Senior Dentist Lynlee and the team continue to bring vital oral care to some of Queensland’s most remote towns.
Senior Base Pilot Sam Love, based in Mount Isa, often transfers people he knows from the local community. His work reflects the Flying Doctor’s mission to deliver the finest care to the furthest corner.
The RFDS Telehealth Service provides 24/7 medical consultations across rural and remote Queensland. With a phone call, people can access a Medical Officer and use their RFDS Medical Chest for immediate support until further help arrives.
Cloncurry, where the RFDS first took flight in 1928, is now home to the John Flynn Place Museum. Visitors can explore historic artefacts like the world’s first pedal radio, artworks, recordings, and even a model of the first Flying Doctor aircraft.
Every two years, RideWest cyclists pedal 1,311km from Brisbane to Longreach to raise funds for RFDS mental health programs. Since 2010, they’ve raised over $1.9 million to support regional and remote communities.
