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RFDS aircraft in bush

Enabling life in rural Queensland

15 Jan 2025

Life on remote cattle stations may be tough, but the RFDS (Queensland Section) is continuing to ensure that access to the finest care is one less worry for families across Queensland.

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Starlink on roof

Connecting Queensland communities with Starlink

10 Jan 2025

RFDS (Queensland Section) has successfully installed the leading satellite service, Starlink, to boost connectivity and efficiency for crews delivering healthcare services in the furthest corners of the state.

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A story of survival

A story of survival

06 Jan 2025

Cardiac arrest survivor Craig shares his story of how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) saved his life.

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Outback Explorer winner

Wendy takes the win

20 Dec 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders announce the 2024 Outback Explorer Competition winners.

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Helping nurses to become midwives

Helping nurses to become midwives

10 Dec 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is offering midwifery scholarships to registered nurses to help them gain the qualifications they need to become a flight nurse for RFDS.

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OCC

Enhancing efficiency in delivering the finest care

27 Nov 2024

The RFDS (Queensland Section) Operations Control Centre (OCC) celebrates its second year of success.

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RFDS team with equipment

Glencore supports RFDS Mount Isa crew in enhancing emergency care

26 Nov 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mount Isa aeromedical team have the ability to deliver enhanced emergency care thanks to a generous donation from Glencore Mount Isa Mines.

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Mount Isa

Construction milestone at Mount Isa aeromedical base

12 Nov 2024

Construction of the new $31.8 million LifeFlight and Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Mount Isa base is approaching the halfway stage with some exterior walls going up in place in the past week.

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Family holiday gone wrong

Family holiday gone wrong

07 Nov 2024

Ryan and Niki have always been supporters of the Flying Doctor yet never imagined that one day their own daughter would become a patient after being bitten by a shark.

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