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Graphic: Dr Katrina Starmer and some members of the Chillagoe community
THE GIFT OF TIME: The profound effect a community had on their local GP
For RFDS (Queensland Section) GP Trainee Katrina Starmer, a recent gift from the Chillagoe community, was not just beautiful – but incredibly symbolic.
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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.
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RFDS committed to improving health outcomes for remote communities
01 Sep 2015The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Tasmania is committed to assisting to improve the health outcomes of remote and rural Tasmanians.
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QRL's Intrust Super Cup helps keep the Flying Doctor Flying
13 Aug 2015The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) welcomes QRL's announcement that a percentage of gate takings from six of the Round 23 Intrust Super Cup games, part of 'Get in the Game' Country Week, will support its work in providing vital health services to rural and remote Queensland.
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No longer just a dream to fly with the Flying Doctor
09 Aug 2015"I guess it was the fascination of how the RFDS was totally different to my everyday life that made it so enchanting"
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Australia's motorcycling legend
04 Aug 2015The Big Sister self saucing chocolate pudding is considered a sacred relic in Australia's rich motorcycling community.
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Fluoro Fridays
04 Aug 2015EVERY Friday for the past year the team at Maranoa Mechanical has been wearing fluoro to work.
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Flying Doctor supports improved dental health services
16 Jul 2015People living and working in rural and remote areas are disproportionately affected by problems associated with poor oral health largely because they have poorer access to services.
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Flying Doctor welcomes Federal Senators at QCoal Community Dental Service
10 Jul 2015The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has welcomed Assistant Health Minister Senator Fiona Nash and Senator Barry O'Sullivan, during a visit to the QCoal Community Dental Service while in Winton.
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