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Lockhart River Mental Health team

Lockhart River walk with the RFDS boosts men’s mental health

01 Jul 2024

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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Four Kangaroo Bus Line busses covered in dust on a dirt road

A partnership to last a long road

05 Oct 2022

The 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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headspace staff

Making time for mental health this headspace Day

05 Oct 2022

headspace Cairns encourages young people to slow down and take time to prioritise their mental health.

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RFDS near and far auxiliary accepting a $40,000 cheque

RFDS Near and Far Voluntary Auxiliary raises $40,000 for the Flying Doctor

27 Sep 2022

The 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 mobile dental surgery

RFDS Dental Service brightens smiles in Mount Isa

26 Sep 2022

The 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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A young man stands in front of an orange tractor. He is a wearing bright orange work shirt and old hat and is smiling at the camera.

The bright orange tractor taking the nation by storm

21 Sep 2022

At 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 aircraft in air

RFDS to offer weekend primary health care clinic in Thargomindah

20 Sep 2022

The 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 2022

The RFDS has announced a community partnership with Racing Queensland’s Country Cups Challenge to help raise vital funds.

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Remembering the Queen

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II

09 Sep 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) offers our deepest condolences to the Royal Family.

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