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Luke on horse

Outback adventure ends with flight home by the Flying Doctor

27 Sep 2024

You never know when you might need a service you've never used before. That was the situation for Luke, a senior corporate executive in Brisbane, whose brief adventure in the outback led to his first call to the Flying Doctor.

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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

This week marks Include a Charity Week, a special time when we highlight the profound impact of legacy giving.

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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

After working in emergency departments for almost 15 years, Dr Katrina Starmer has seen her fair share of trauma.

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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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RFDS community ambassadors come together to advocate for Queenslanders

17 Aug 2023

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