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Our bank account has changed, but our mission hasn’t

22 Jan 2025

We have changed banks to provide you with more options and better security when donating to the RFDS in WA.

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Nothing will stop our frontline teams from saving lives

25 Jun 2020

The world may look a bit different these days, but our commitment to caring for Australians remains as resolute as ever.

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Bundaberg Flight Nurse completes outback rotation

24 Jun 2020

The challenges presented in delivering remote healthcare during COVID-19 have resulted in a rewarding opportunity for one Bundaberg-based flight nurse.

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Celebrating a decade of partnership with over 15,000 reasons to smile

22 Jun 2020

QCoal and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) will this month celebrate a significant milestone – 10 years of partnership in support of rural and regional Queenslanders.

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Men's Health Week

Men's health in the spotlight this June

16 Jun 2020

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RFDS’ Life-saving Blood Supply

12 Jun 2020

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RFDS urges men in remote WA to take charge of their health

RFDS urges men in remote WA to take charge of their health

11 Jun 2020

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Primary Health in Koorabye

11 Jun 2020

Broome-based RFDS pilot Bryn James says it is a privilege to be able to assist the people of Koorabye in the Kimberley through our primary healthcare clinics.

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Dentists go west

11 Jun 2020

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Townsville nurse retires after 13 years

09 Jun 2020

Mr Cole, who last week retired from his role as Flight Nurse and Midwife with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), believes there is no more satisfying way to earn a living than by helping others.

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Celebrating one year of service

Celebrating one year of service

09 Jun 2020

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations is celebrating one year of service for its RFDS Medi-Jet 24 – the ultimate intensive care unit that launched a new era in Australian aeromedical care.

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Bundaberg Aeromedical Base off to a flying start

08 Jun 2020

It has been four months since the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) opened the hangar doors to its new Bundaberg Aeromedical Base, and while the skies have been quieter than usual during that time, it’s been all systems go for the lifesaving work of the local RFDS crew.

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Meet our Stars of COVID-19

05 Jun 2020

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Port Hedland International Airport takes the Flying Doctor to new heights

29 May 2020

Landing fees for Flying Doctor crews arriving at Port Hedland International Airport will continue to be waived following a three-year partnership extension announced today.

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Kowanyama

Flying Doctor and Kowanyama community “In this Together”

28 May 2020

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and the Far North Queensland remote Indigenous community of Kowanyama have truly embraced this year’s Reconciliation Week theme “in this together”.

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Hayley

Hayley's snake bite scare

26 May 2020

​​​​Eight-year-old Hayley was crying and in pain. She screamed, “A snake’s bitten me”. Her mum Catherine tried to keep calm, but she couldn’t help thinking, “What if Hayley dies? What if this is part of our story now that we had a daughter who died at eight years old from a snake bite?"

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