Mt Isa base manager Karen Spicer said the RFDS was an important part of rural and remote life.

"They provide a necessary service to the community and are a true Australian icon which should be celebrated," she said.

The organisation is a not-for-profit which predominantly evacuates the sick and injured from rural and remote areas and provides primary heath care.

In Mount Isa the RFDS team covers more than 550,000 square kilometres.

Ms Spicer said without the government funding and public donations the RFDS could not continue to service the area.

"Without public and community support we would not exist to service the people of the bush and to help those in need of urgent medical attention," Ms Spicer said.

She said the Mount Isa RFDS Auxiliary was an important part of fundraising in the region.

Last year they raised more than $80,000 for the RFDS and hope to raise $100,000 this year.

As part of Flying Doctor Week the RFDS is putting a call out for more members to join the Auxiliary.

Tonight from 6.30pm there will be a meet and greet and sausage sizzle at the RFDS base on the Barkly Highway for anyone who is interested.