The RFDS in QLD
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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![Liam and Hannah are pictured holding their newborn baby, Harry.](https://thumbor.ixchosted.com/hdSd_LRhM-Yd9kVDbVvOWSu3DUc=/600x400/https://rfds-media.s3.amazonaws.com/dd/news/Website_teaser_image_.2350.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIA57J6V557HP5WJ6WZ&Signature=gdf%2FEsL854Qf4PsSi3BP%2BN2vSjw%3D&Expires=1720010414)
A Father's Day to remember
17 Oct 2022Harry John O’Loughlin chose the most perfect day to enter the world - arriving four weeks ahead of schedule to mark the most special Father’s Day imaginable for his parents.
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RFDS welcomes funding for new Mount Isa Base
14 Oct 2022The RFDS will receive more than $6.9 million towards its new Mount Isa Base from the Queensland Government’s Resources Community Infrastructure Fund.
Read full story![Manager of Outback Mental Health Services, Tim Driscoll, is pictured smiling on a blue background. Next to Tim is white text and a quote.](https://thumbor.ixchosted.com/xL9p0UCdPLo_LWj4SUXCzFbIQr4=/600x400/https://rfds-media.s3.amazonaws.com/dd/news/Website_teaser_image_1.a533.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIA57J6V557HP5WJ6WZ&Signature=VQj%2FiW3JpX2b%2BkRYQASE2nSWa2k%3D&Expires=1720010414)
Five Minutes With… Mental Health
14 Oct 2022For over 25 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has been providing expert Mental Health and Wellbeing Services to people in rural and remote communities across Queensland.
Read full story![11 year old, Eliza, is pictured next to pilot, Elliot Johnston who is being interviewed. They are seated in front of an RFDS aeroplane, smiling.](https://thumbor.ixchosted.com/QfPxWEHocIf62S8fL9-YjvEfF7k=/600x400/https://rfds-media.s3.amazonaws.com/dd/news/Website_teaser_image.c51e.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIA57J6V557HP5WJ6WZ&Signature=%2Bn9%2FxBKK7AIEo%2BKy0rIJ4b43%2BVI%3D&Expires=1720010414)
Little Charleville local shares her RFDS experience for Juiced TV
12 Oct 2022As the daughter of an RFDS Nurse Manager, Eliza grew up knowing all about the RFDS, but when a serious accident occurred, she turned that experience into an incredible feature for Juiced TV.
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The Flying Doctor is soaring further for emotional wellbeing during Queensland Mental Health Week
12 Oct 2022Starting conversations about mental health is the first step to developing a proactive approach to wellbeing; the second, bringing the conversations to life.
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Qantas is set to celebrate 100 years since the first mail flight
10 Oct 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) celebrates its proud history with Qantas, as the commercial airline celebrates 100 years of passenger flying.
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2022 Queensland Hero announced
07 Oct 2022Emma Jackson has been crowned the 2022 RFDS Queensland Hero after her quick thinking and never-give-up spirit helped save her friend's life.
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Brisbane Airport: Queensland's link to life-saving care
06 Oct 2022Last year alone, more than 4,250 patients from 63 locations across Queensland passed through Brisbane Airport with the Flying Doctor.
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