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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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Jillian in aircraft

A patient's voice for care

17 Sep 2023

Today marks World Patient Safety Day, highlighting the importance of engaging patients for patient safety, and as such, elevating the voice of the patient.

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R U OK?

R U OK?

14 Sep 2023

RFDS Board member Ivan Frkovic shares the importance of staying connected and having a conversation this R U OK? Day.

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Hayden and Tara

A father’s special bond

03 Sep 2023

Being a father means many things, but for RFDS (Queensland Section) Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner Hayden Wilson, being a role model for his daughters is at the top of the list.

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Aircraft in air

Your gift to the future

01 Sep 2023

Did you know it was a gift in Will that enabled our first Flying Doctor aircraft, the Victory, to take that first flight on 17th May 1928?  

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Hugh Proud with Narelle

Suffering a stroke at seven

30 Aug 2023

For Narelle Proud, calling the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) was not uncommon during her time as a Registered Nurse in Western Queensland, but using the RFDS for her own family gave her a new appreciation for the service.

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Mount Isa local fundraises for Flying Doctor

A ride of a lifetime to support the Flying Doctor

22 Aug 2023

Mount 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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Dr Starmer

RFDS Doctor educating youth to ‘Survive 25’

22 Aug 2023

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Mount Isa aeromedical team helping patient

Outback Heroes: Clonagh Station staff shine

21 Aug 2023

Staff 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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