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.
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22 years and $17m of support for life-saving services
15 Jul 2022Ergon Energy Retail and its customers have raised more than $17 million for the RFDS in Queensland over the past 22 years.
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NAIDOC Week 2022
07 Jul 2022Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! is the theme this NAIDOC Week (3-10 July) and Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Recognised Mental Health Counsellor Joseph Oui is encouraging everyone to do just that.
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The Flying Doctor celebrates 50 years in Cairns
01 Jul 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service is celebrating 50 years since the opening of the RFDS Cairns Base. From humble beginnings, the Base is now one of the largest in Australia, helping thousands of people in Far North Queensland every year.
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Rockhampton Airport gives back to the Flying Doctor
29 Jun 2022Rockhampton Airport has presented the RFDS with a cheque for more than $123,000 to help the Flying Doctor continue to deliver life-saving care across the region.
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How you can help light up runways for the Flying Doctor
28 Jun 2022The RFDS is calling for donations towards its Guiding Lights Appeal to help fund the distribution of new airstrip lanterns.
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Roma Saleyards to raise funds for the Flying Doctor
24 Jun 2022The Maranoa Council is set to donate 50 per cent of the live weight and open auction selling fees received for each head of cattle sold at the upcoming Roma Saleyards Store Sale.
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RFDS welcomes 10-year partnership with Queensland Government
03 Jun 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) today welcomed an extra $334 million 10-year commitment from the Queensland Government, to continue delivering essential services to regional, rural and remote Queensland.
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RFDS congratulates Her Majesty on Platinum Jubilee
02 Jun 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service congratulates and pays respect to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee - marking 70 years of dedicated service to Australia and the Commonwealth.
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