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A day to celebrate our doctors

A day to celebrate our doctors

28 Mar 2025

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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2024 local hero

Coen local named 2024 RFDS Queensland Hero

08 Jun 2024

A dedicated healthcare advocate working to help people die with dignity has been named the 2024 Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Queensland Hero.

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Jodie Hamilton

The heartbeat of Coen

08 Jun 2024

In the small town of Coen in the Cape York region, resident and Primary Health Care Administration Officer Jodi Hamilton has become renowned for her compassion, empathy, and unwavering support for those in the community.

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Roma Woolworths team

Woolworths shoppers dig deep to support the Flying Doctor

07 Jun 2024

The annual Woolworths in-store fundraising campaign in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) has proven a big success across Queensland and northern New South Wales, raising over $155,000.

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Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN)

Royal Flying Doctor Service part of developing Healthy Outback Communities

21 May 2024

Royal Flying Doctor Service part of developing Healthy Outback Communities

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Vernon with radio

The innovation that shaped today

17 May 2024

Celebrating 96 years of service, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) continues to provide vital healthcare services to those living in regional, rural and remote Queensland.

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leanne and her family

The best of both worlds

12 May 2024

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Flight Nurse (Midwifery) Leanne Ashbacher celebrates International Nurse’s Day and Mother’s Day combined.

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Stacey at runway

A passion for nursing sees a career take flight

05 May 2024

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Flight Nurse (Midwifery) Stacey Clayworth has spent the last decade taking to the skies of Queensland, providing care to those who need it most.

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Aeromedical Simulator

Donate some loose change to support the Flying Doctor

01 May 2024

Woolworths customers can play a part in keeping the lifesaving work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) going by making a special in-store donation from today.

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