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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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QMHW

Making a difference this Queensland Mental Health Week

09 Oct 2023

headspace Cairns* is encouraging people to remain connected with family, friends, and the broader community during Queensland Mental Health Week (October 7–15).

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The Flying Doctor’s Charleville team celebrate 80 years of life-saving services

03 Oct 2023

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is this month marking the momentous 80-year anniversary of its Charleville Base.

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Cate working in the hangar

Women in engineering

20 Sep 2023

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprentice Cate is on a pathway to success gaining her engineering qualifications working alongside our experienced RFDS engineers.

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Jillian in aircraft

A patient's voice for care

17 Sep 2023

Today marks World Patient Safety Day, highlighting the importance of engaging patients for patient safety, and as such, elevating the voice of the patient.

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R U OK?

R U OK?

14 Sep 2023

RFDS Board member Ivan Frkovic shares the importance of staying connected and having a conversation this R U OK? Day.

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Hayden and Tara

A father’s special bond

03 Sep 2023

Being a father means many things, but for RFDS (Queensland Section) Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner Hayden Wilson, being a role model for his daughters is at the top of the list.

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Aircraft in air

Your gift to the future

01 Sep 2023

This week marks Include a Charity Week, a special time when we highlight the profound impact of legacy giving.

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Hugh Proud with Narelle

Suffering a stroke at seven

30 Aug 2023

For Narelle Proud, calling the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) was not uncommon during her time as a Registered Nurse in Western Queensland, but using the RFDS for her own family gave her a new appreciation for the service.

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