The RFDS in QLD
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A diverse and rewarding career
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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How the RFDS saved a life and changed a career
29 Jul 2022It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. Their newborn baby is desperately ill and the critical medical care they need is hundreds of miles away. Cue the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
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Following in her father’s footsteps
21 Jul 2022Western Queenslander Liane Spencer has a lifelong connection with The Flying Doctor, working as the Charleville Base Manager, metres away from the hangar that her father serviced RFDS aircrafts for more than 30 years.
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22 years and $17m of support for life-saving services
15 Jul 2022Ergon Energy Retail and its customers have raised more than $17 million for the RFDS in Queensland over the past 22 years.
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NAIDOC Week 2022
07 Jul 2022Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! is the theme this NAIDOC Week (3-10 July) and Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Recognised Mental Health Counsellor Joseph Oui is encouraging everyone to do just that.
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The Flying Doctor celebrates 50 years in Cairns
01 Jul 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service is celebrating 50 years since the opening of the RFDS Cairns Base. From humble beginnings, the Base is now one of the largest in Australia, helping thousands of people in Far North Queensland every year.
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Rockhampton Airport gives back to the Flying Doctor
29 Jun 2022Rockhampton Airport has presented the RFDS with a cheque for more than $123,000 to help the Flying Doctor continue to deliver life-saving care across the region.
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How you can help light up runways for the Flying Doctor
28 Jun 2022The RFDS is calling for donations towards its Guiding Lights Appeal to help fund the distribution of new airstrip lanterns.
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Roma Saleyards to raise funds for the Flying Doctor
24 Jun 2022The Maranoa Council is set to donate 50 per cent of the live weight and open auction selling fees received for each head of cattle sold at the upcoming Roma Saleyards Store Sale.
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