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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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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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Outback Survival: Mosquito Safety
20 Jul 2018There are no vaccines for most mosquito-borne diseases, preventing yourself from being bitten is the strongest form of defence.
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Outback Survival: Safe Motoring
20 Jul 2018There are four times more injuries in remote areas than in towns and cities.
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Outback Survival: Safety Around Water
20 Jul 2018Despite only a fraction of the population living in remote or rural areas, these regions are responsible for one third of all drownings nationwide.
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Outback Survival: Snakes and Snakebites
13 Jul 2018Snakebite first aid can be very effective if done quickly.
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Outback Survival Tips
12 Jul 2018There are few places on earth as vast, beautiful, rugged or unforgiving as the Australian outback. Be prepared and cautious before you set out on your outback adventure.
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