Volunteers and supporters keep the heart of the Flying Doctor beating.
Congratulations to Bede Little our 2020 RFDS Queensland Hero.
Local Heroes are the heart of the RFDS. Without them, what we do simply wouldn’t be possible. We are thrilled to announce that Bede Little has won the 2020 RFDS Queensland Hero title and a $7500 Health Grant for his community.
Watch our amazing Local Hero stories below.
Find out just how much these wonderful people and communities give to keep the Flying Doctor in the air in Queensland.
Rockhampton
RFDS Volunteer Auxiliary
The Rockhampton RFDS Volunteer Auxiliary began donating to the Service in 1994, working tirelessly ever since to help raise vital funds.
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Longreach
Bede Little
Bede Little is an outback policeman with a passion for mental health. His support for his community is outstanding.
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Mount Isa
Gregory QCWA
The remote Gulf township of Gregory has great coffee and a committed QCWA, without them the RFDS clinic could not operate.
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Townsville
Gregory Clark
Gregory Clark is an empathetic and committed nurse who always puts those he cares for first.
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Charleville
Sue McDonald
Sue McDonald and the Buckland Recreation Club have been supporters of the RFDS for years, raising money and health awareness in their community.
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Bundaberg
The Rotary Club of Bundaberg
The Rotary Club of Bundaberg are there for the community.
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Brisbane
Jane Milward & The Flying Buskers
The Flying Buskers have made the ukulele a life-saving instrument.
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Roma
Trent and Elizabeth Challenger
Trent and his model T tours are becoming a legend in St George and the money he raises goes straight to the RFDS.
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Cairns
James Telford
James' timely rescue from a serious car accident in one of Queensland's most remote locations made a huge difference.
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