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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 celebrates birthday with Local Heroes
17 May 2016Celebrating 88 years, the Flying Doctor gives thanks to the invisible army of volunteers who tirelessly support the Service.
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Acting Health Minister launches the QCoal Community Dental Service for 2016
06 Jan 2016Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham today launched the QCoal Community Dental Service.
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A fall from a horse
17 Nov 2015I had never met these people before my accident, and yet they saved my life
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Kaleb's story
10 Sep 2015Kaleb was just 10 days old when his heart started to fail. He needed emergency heart surgery to survive. But he was stranded with his mother Lori, as their isolated hometown was surrounded by flood waters.
Read full storyNew RFDS Patient Transfer Facility in Rockhampton
17 Apr 2015The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is delighted to announce the official opening of a new purpose-built Patient Transfer Facility at the RFDS Rockhampton base on Friday 17 April 2015.
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