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Graphic: Brady in front of aircraft

A diverse and rewarding career

26 Apr 2024

Whether it is landing on a remote airstrip or driving the crew to stabilise a patient, Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Pilot Brady Thrift is always there to lend a helping hand.

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Dr Stephen Andrews

Flying in to check your skin

24 Jul 2023

The 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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RFDS retrieval in the outback

Multi-million-dollar donation gifted to the Flying Doctor

08 Jul 2023

The 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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RFDS receiving cheque from Rockhampton Regional Council

Rockhampton Regional Council helps keep the Flying Doctor in the air

05 Jul 2023

The Rockhampton Regional Council has generously donated a cheque for more than $126,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).

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Mount Isa Hangar Ball

A night to remember

14 Jun 2023

On Saturday 10 June, we celebrated our RFDS Mount Isa Hangar Ball proudly presented by Mount Isa Irish Club.

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dental van

The mobile RFDS Dental Service celebrates 10 years of miles and smiles

14 Jun 2023

Collinsville locals joined representatives of the QCoal Foundation, Government, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) to celebrate ten years of continuous service delivery by the mobile RFDS Dental Service.

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Baby brody

An early arrival in safe hands

07 Jun 2023

Sarah Carty lives with her partner Brad in the south west Queensland town of Yowah, more than 950 kilometres from Brisbane.

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A patient talking to an RFDS staff member on the beach.

The Flying Doctor's Mental Health Service provides $30 to $1 return

05 Jun 2023

Independent review spotlights the true social benefits of RFDS services within Cape York.

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Donation made to RFDS

RFDS (Queensland Section) receives generous donation from Roma Saleyards

30 May 2023

The RFDS (Queensland Section) is extremely grateful to the Roma Saleyards and Maranoa Regional Council for their support from another great charity cattle sale this year.

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