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A call to action for safer healthcare

A call to action for safer healthcare

17 Sep 2024

This World Patient Safety Day, the RFDS (Queensland Section) is shining a spotlight on patient safety awareness and the importance of supporting our healthcare systems.

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Jo and Millie

Urgent help for little Millie

16 Aug 2024

When six-month-old Millie had her first febrile convulsion at their remote cattle station the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) was there to guide her mum every step of the way.

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20,000 patient with dentist and certificate

Twenty thousand smiles can’t be wrong

15 Aug 2024

Twenty thousand mouths are a lot of teeth and gums to treat but that’s the exact number the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Mobile Dental Unit have racked up over more than eleven years of service.

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George

Embracing change and changing lives, one smile at a time

07 Aug 2024

When George Chen, Principal Dentist of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section), left his longstanding clinic position to join the RFDS, he was instantly captivated by his new role.

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A familiar name takes flight

02 Aug 2024

In celebration of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) 15-year partnership with Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), the public was invited to help name a RFDS aircraft.

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Mount Isa Base

New era for Mount Isa as aeromedical support breaks ground

01 Aug 2024

Improved patient care and response capabilities for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) and LifeFlight is a step closer today with the first sod turned on a new $31.8 million joint facility at Mount Isa.

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Rockhampton Landing Fee Donation

31 Jul 2024

The Rockhampton Regional Council has generously donated a cheque for more than $143,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) to reimburse our annual landing fees at Rockhampton Airport.

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Continuity of reconciliation through art

10 Jul 2024

Art has a unique ability to bring people together, as demonstrated during the National Reconciliation Week event hosted by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and Queensland Cricket.

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Passionate RFDS supporter honoured with plane naming

08 Jul 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is thrilled to announce the latest name to adorn one of the organisation’s new KingAir B360 planes.

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