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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.
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A partnership to last a long road
05 Oct 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) celebrates a 10-year-long partnership with The Webster Family, who own and operate Kangaroo Bus Lines in Brisbane’s north.
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Making time for mental health this headspace Day
05 Oct 2022headspace Cairns encourages young people to slow down and take time to prioritise their mental health.
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RFDS Near and Far Voluntary Auxiliary raises $40,000 for the Flying Doctor
27 Sep 2022The RFDS Cairns Base has welcomed a large donation from the RFDS Near and Far Voluntary Auxiliary as a result of numerous activities and events ranging from field days and raffles through to a monster Cent Sale.
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RFDS Dental Service brightens smiles in Mount Isa
26 Sep 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service’s fully equipped mobile dental surgery has been on the ground in Mount Isa to provide free oral healthcare treatments.
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The bright orange tractor taking the nation by storm
21 Sep 2022At just 18 years old, Sam Hughes, or as he is affectionately known, ‘The Travelling Jackeroo’, set out to travel Australia - decking out an unmissable bright orange 1957 Chamberlain 9G tractor to raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).
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RFDS to offer weekend primary health care clinic in Thargomindah
20 Sep 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service will operate a Saturday primary health care clinic in Thargomindah each fortnight from 24 September.
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RFDS announces new community partnership
16 Sep 2022The RFDS has announced a community partnership with Racing Queensland’s Country Cups Challenge to help raise vital funds.
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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
09 Sep 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) offers our deepest condolences to the Royal Family.
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