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The innovation that shaped today

17 May 2024

Celebrating 96 years of service, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) continues to provide vital healthcare services to those living in regional, rural and remote Queensland.

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Flying Doctor celebrates birthday with Local Heroes

17 May 2016

Celebrating 88 years, the Flying Doctor gives thanks to the invisible army of volunteers who tirelessly support the Service.

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Flying Doctor launches RFDS Local Hero Awards

01 Mar 2016

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Acting Health Minister launches the QCoal Community Dental Service

Acting Health Minister launches the QCoal Community Dental Service for 2016

06 Jan 2016

Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham today launched the QCoal Community Dental Service.

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A fall from a horse

17 Nov 2015

I had never met these people before my accident, and yet they saved my life

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Kaleb's Story

Kaleb's story

10 Sep 2015

Kaleb was just 10 days old when his heart started to fail. He needed emergency heart surgery to survive. But he was stranded with his mother Lori, as their isolated hometown was surrounded by flood waters.

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New RFDS Patient Transfer Facility in Rockhampton

New RFDS Patient Transfer Facility in Rockhampton

17 Apr 2015

​The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is delighted to announce the official opening of a new purpose-built Patient Transfer Facility at the RFDS Rockhampton base on Friday 17 April 2015.

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