The RFDS in QLD
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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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A ride of a lifetime to support the Flying Doctor
22 Aug 2023Mount Isa brothers Brodie and Riley are taking on Australia’s longest shortcut on bike to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and MS.
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Outback Heroes: Clonagh Station staff shine
21 Aug 2023Staff from Clonagh Station are being praised for their actions to help the RFDS transport an injured Station Hand in the outback.
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A life changing career
09 Aug 2023RFDS Senior Pilot Sam Love, his wife Chantel, and their five children took the leap and moved to Australia from New Zealand in search for a lifestyle change.
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RFDS Bundaberg simulator on track to launch
08 Aug 2023Construction of the new Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) world-class aviation training facility in Bundaberg is on track with the development now just over half complete.
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Flying in to check your skin
24 Jul 2023The more remote you get, the greater the challenge of accessing medical services which is why, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), strives to get more health care to where people live, the furthest corner, the finest care.
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Multi-million-dollar donation gifted to the Flying Doctor
08 Jul 2023The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is thrilled to receive a $4 million donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, Hancock Prospecting and Rinehart Medical Foundation.
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