The RFDS in QLD

RFDS Auxiliaries

Our auxiliaries work tirelessly at events, fundraisers and meetings to promote the vital work of the Flying Doctor and to provide their community an opportunity to show their support for the Service.

In the last 2023/24 financial year, our auxiliaries collectively raised more than $250,000 for the RFDS (Queensland Section) to ensure we can continue delivering the finest care to the furthest corner.

Our auxiliaries

Rockhampton Auxiliary

The Rockhampton Auxiliary has been advocating for the Flying Doctor since it was formed in 1995. The auxiliary host five morning tea events each year and manage a range of fundraising activities including raffles, money boards, pop-up craft shops and fashion parades. Members regularly sell RFDS merchandise at local shopping centres and provide a stall at the annual Beef Week event, thanks to Elders.

Brisbane Auxiliary

The RFDS Brisbane Auxiliary was inaugurated over 50 years ago. Members meet regularly online to organise a range of fundraising activities to support the Flying Doctor. Events including fundraising lunches and at pop-up stalls selling craft, plants and homemade jams. The auxiliary prides itself on friendship and their ability to help keep the Flying Doctor flying.

Near and Far Auxiliary

The Near and Far Auxiliary began as a result of Bronwyn Atkinson being nominated as an entrant in the 1980 Queen of the Outback Quest for RFDS (Queensland Section). The Auxiliary was named in May 1981 and members fundraise for two RFDS bases - Cairns and Townsville. The team fundraise through cent sales, raffles, market stalls and donation tins.

Darling Downs Auxiliary

Community members of the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region meet regularly throughout the year to support the RFDS. Over the years the team have hosted an annual lunch and raffle at two major regional events including The Carnival of Flowers and Emaho Trees Gardens of the Downs to support the Service. Their dedication, hard work and kindness help keep the Flying Doctor flying.

Jundah Auxiliary

The Jundah Auxiliary have many long-standing volunteers who continuously go above and beyond to show their support the RFDS. Since 1994 they have attended community events, fundraisers and meetings to give locals a chance to show their support for the Service. While the team is small, they work hard and share a passion for connecting regional, rural and remote communities to the finest care.

Stonehenge Auxiliary

Located in Queensland's iconic Channel Country, this small auxiliary group is dedicated to supporting the Flying Doctor. Each year members of the auxiliary fundraise for RFDS through popular community events including the Stonehenge Bushman's Carnival and Barcoo Big Bash. This support helps us to continue the delivery of our vital aeromedical and primary health care services across Outback Queensland.