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A day to celebrate our doctors
This National Doctors’ Day we speak to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Medical Lead – Telehealth Anna Bowen about our unique services and pay tribute to the commitment, dedication and skill set of our medical officers.
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Creating connections in the Cape
07 Oct 2024This Mental Health Week we reflect on the success of the Horse Wisdom Equine Assisted Learning Program and how it is changing lives for people in Cape York.
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Outback adventure ends with flight home by the Flying Doctor
27 Sep 2024You never know when you might need a service you've never used before. That was the situation for Luke, a senior corporate executive in Brisbane, whose brief adventure in the outback led to his first call to the Flying Doctor.
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A milestone worth celebrating
18 Sep 2024This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Mount Isa Base.
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Sod turned on a new Aeromedical Hub at Brisbane Airport
17 Sep 2024The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) and the state’s aeromedical healthcare providers will soon operate under the same roof at a new Aeromedical Hub at Brisbane Airport to connect more regional, rural and remote communities to major hospitals and life-saving medical care.
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A call to action for safer healthcare
17 Sep 2024This World Patient Safety Day, the RFDS (Queensland Section) is shining a spotlight on patient safety awareness and the importance of supporting our healthcare systems.
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Support for stations
12 Sep 2024Most farmers, ringers and station hands would know someone who has been helped by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) when an ordinary workday in the outback doesn’t go to plan.
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The legendary jackaroo retires his beloved tractor
09 Sep 2024As Sam Hughes steps away from his iconic bright orange 1957 Chamberlin 9G tractor, it feels like the end of an era. But while this might be the last time we see him with his tractor, it’s far from the end of the Travelling Jackaroo’s journey.
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Longreach locals master mental health support skills
03 Sep 2024Many of us have loved ones or friends who are facing challenging times, but it can be difficult to recognise when their struggles signal a developing mental health issue or crisis. In these situations, being prepared to provide support can make all the difference.
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