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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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Flying Doctor extends whole-of-life care through new palliative care program
26 May 2021For the first time in its history, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is now trialing specialised palliative care services for people living in rural and remote Queensland.
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Public support needed for new Flying Doctor Base
10 May 2021The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is taking the next step in its statewide infrastructure plan, announcing today its plans for a new aeromedical base to service regional, rural and remote Queensland.
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RFDS Toowoomba Patient Transfer Facility officially opened
07 May 2021A new Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) patient transfer facility was officially opened at Toowoomba City Aerodrome in May.
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Latest Flying Doctor Pilot born for the skies
19 Apr 2021A love for the bush, a frequent flying mother and snake bite to the leg have all led to a young pilot landing his dream job with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).
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RFDS bridges gap for rural dental care
08 Apr 2021A new study has revealed the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Dental Service produced more than $15 million of economic and social benefits for Queensland patients between 2013 and 2019.
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RFDS in Queensland achieves gold standard in aeromedical aviation safety
26 Mar 2021The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has reinforced its commitment to patient safety, becoming the first dedicated aeromedical provider in the Asia-Pacific region to receive the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 3 accreditation.
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Nominate an RFDS Local Hero
18 Mar 2021Do you know a community member who in some way supported the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) last year?
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Flying Doctor calls for help to assist burns patients across Queensland
03 Mar 2021Latest figures from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) reveal an average of 73 patients each year are flown to emergency care with burns-related injuries.
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