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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.
More detailsRidewest on a journey from Brisbane to Longreach
23 Apr 2018Ridewest riders have begun their 1237km journey from Brisbane to Longreach. The team have nearly raised $1 000 000 for the RFDS mental health service since their first ride in 2010.
Read full storyA Royal visit for our Cairns base
10 Apr 2018King Charles unveils the name of the newest addition to the Queensland Fleet. A call to Gilberton Station gives the King insight into the families that it will service.
Read full storyA fishing trip which could have been his last
23 Mar 2018We'd been fishing all morning. I can't even blame the fact that I was fighting a big fish and it put strain on me. There was no pain, no shortness of breath, nothing at all. It just came straight out of the blue.
Read full storyGet to know: Natasha Hodgson, Primary Health Care Nurse
16 Mar 2018I’ve had excellent mentors during my training, and RFDS is no exception. All of the staff at RFDS have worked hard to get here and it’s great to be surrounded by such a supportive team.
Read full storyThe search is on for our hidden heroes
05 Mar 2018The RFDS Local Hero Awards have launched across Queensland today, calling out to those community members who have rolled their sleeves up, put their hands out, or stowed away their fears in an emergency to help the Flying Doctor carry out its lifesaving work.
Read full storyA partnership in education
05 Feb 2018CQUniversity has joined forces with Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), signing an agreement that will see collaboration and research development and placement opportunities for students.
Read full storyYou're probably wondering how trekking will actually help us... Here's how
04 Feb 2018Read full storyYou don't have to battle alone
01 Feb 2018It's all too easy when discussing mental health in rural areas to focus on suicide rates and alarming statistics, when mental health and wellbeing is about so much more.
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