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A day to celebrate our doctors

A day to celebrate our doctors

28 Mar 2025

This National Doctors’ Day we speak to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Medical Lead – Telehealth Anna Bowen about our unique services and pay tribute to the commitment, dedication and skill set of our medical officers.

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Bob and Helen

From outback dream to lifesaving team: Bob and Helen's RFDS story

01 Nov 2023

In the heart of the Queensland outback, Bob and Helen, have woven their own chapter into the rich tapestry of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Charleville Base.

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Charleville Nurse Manager reflects on twenty years of service

Charleville Nurse Manager reflects on twenty years of service

24 Oct 2023

For two remarkable decades Joanne Mahony, the dedicated Nurse Manager, has been a beacon of care for this community.

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Diane

Celebrating a Flight Nurse's twenty years of sky-high dedication

18 Oct 2023

In the heart of the Queensland outback, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Charleville Base stands as a lifeline for those in need.

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Donna

Balancing life in the outback

12 Oct 2023

RFDS Mental Health Clinical Lead Donna is mentoring our team of mental health clinicians while helping people in South-West Queensland.

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Jackie in the Cape

Help in the Cape

10 Oct 2023

RFDS Senior Mental Health Clinician is changing lives in Far North Queensland by delivering our RFDS Mental Health and Wellbeing Services across Cape York communities.

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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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Image of the original Charleville Base

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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