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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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Get to know Emma Wex
24 Aug 2018One day you may be tasked to a woman in pre-term labour, the next day you could be attending a car roll over.
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The power of three
24 Aug 2018All the girls at the Base were listening in when I asked Lyn if she would marry, me. Of course, all the RFDS nurses then asked if they had an invite to the wedding!
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Ride on!
24 Aug 2018If you learn about the people and places they get to, the stories of retrieval and survival are extraordinary. They are not like a normal clinical hospital situation, they adapt brilliantly.
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Over land and over sea
24 Aug 2018I remember it clearly. It was about six o’clock in the morning, I was bending down to get some live bait in the bucket for my hook when I felt this funny sensation in my head. There was no pain, just a strange sensation.
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2018 Wings For Life Gala
23 Aug 2018Once again we held our Annual Wings For Life Gala. This years event was spectacular and our best one yet.
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Outback Survival: Staying Safe in the Heat and Sun
02 Aug 2018Before you embark on your adventure, make sure you're prepared for and protected against the sun and heat by following these precautions.
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Outback Survival: Exploring Safely
01 Aug 2018In the outback, safety when exploring comes down to one thing: preparedness.
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Community champion named 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero
30 Jul 2018An unassuming figure with a heart and sense of community spirit as vast as his backyard in south west Queensland’s Yowah, Scott Shorten is the deserving winner of the 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero award.
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