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Lockhart River walk with the RFDS boosts men’s mental health
Lockhart River local Patrick has linked up with the RFDS to make a positive impact on men’s mental health through a new initiative - Walk, Talk, Yarn, Unite and Stand as one in support of Mental Health.
More details![Garvina Lui, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice at RFDS](https://thumbor.ixchosted.com/yq_NH667R0YKwueQLj9_FiS1SPI=/600x400/https://rfds-media.s3.amazonaws.com/dd/news/Website_teaser_image.d929.png?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIA57J6V557HP5WJ6WZ&Signature=16dn2xyUvFIBCXEm0OD5Op6mdxM%3D&Expires=1720002289)
Garvina is engineering a future to be proud of
30 Nov 2022Garvina Lui is forging her career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice based in Cairns – combining her passion for engineering and the ability to help people.
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‘Tis the season for staying safe
21 Nov 2022This festive season, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is urging Queenslanders to prepare for the unexpected and stay safe no matter where they live, work or travel.
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Sod turned on world-class RFDS Aviation Training Facility in Bundaberg
04 Nov 2022Construction has officially begun on a new world-class aviation training facility in Bundaberg.
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From the footy field to fighting for life
31 Oct 2022A photo of 22-year-old Jess taken one hour before the moment she almost died shows the rugby player looking happy and relaxed—a picture of health. It’s almost impossible to believe what happened next.
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RFDS extends wellbeing service with launch of a new Employee Assistance Program
27 Oct 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) will extend its Mental Health and Wellbeing Service with the launch of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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The outback surf club making waves for Flying Doctor
22 Oct 2022Situated 900km from the nearest beach, Winton is normally a sought-after outback experience known for its stretches of red dirt, not white sand. It definitely isn’t the place you would expect to find a local Surf Club.
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Teddy bears help teach healthy habits to little locals across Mount Isa
20 Oct 2022RFDS teams up with the Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) to support ConnectedLE’s Teddy Bear Care Program.
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Future of aeromedical care ready for take-off with launch of first B360 aircraft
18 Oct 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has unveiled the first of a new fleet of aircraft which are set to revolutionise aeromedical care in Australia.
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