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Donate some loose change to support the Flying Doctor

01 May 2024

Woolworths customers can play a part in keeping the lifesaving work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) going by making a special in-store donation from today.

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RFDS helps Hannah

Mount Isa family reunited with RFDS crew

09 Dec 2021

This week, the RFDS (Queensland Section) welcomed 10-year-old Hannah Lovett and her family back to the Mount Isa Base after Hannah was flown by the Flying Doctor almost three years ago.

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RFDS helps save twins born at 25 weeks

RFDS appeals for Christmas donation

06 Dec 2021

This year, Nikiha and Matt Davies will celebrate Christmas with healthy twin boys, now almost two. But if it wasn't for an emergency transfer by the RFDS (Queensland Section) when Nikiha was 25 weeks pregnant, the couple may not have been so lucky.

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Bundaberg mum reunited with RFDS crew

Bundaberg mum reunited with RFDS crew

05 Dec 2021

Bundaberg resident Sarah Campbell went into spontaneous labour at just 24 weeks. Had it not been for the RFDS baby Ella may not have survived.

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Ravenswood Vaccination

RFDS encourages Queenslanders to help protect one another

16 Nov 2021

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Dr Don Bowley celebrates 25 years with RFDS (Queensland Section)

25 years serving rural and remote Queensland communities

03 Nov 2021

Dr Don Bowley celebrates 25 years of service to the RFDS (Queensland Section). Here, Dr Don reflects on what he describes as a very rewarding career.

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Pilot Nick Tully

RFDS receives international recognition

28 Oct 2021

The Flight Standards Team of pilots ensure the Flying Doctor remains airborne and they have been recognised internationally for their efforts.

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lindsay hart pilot

It was a dark and stormy night and a baby is on the way

27 Oct 2021

After 15 years with the Flying Doctor in Queensland, pilot Lindsay Hart has had some unique experiences. One dark and stormy night over Longreach was particularly memorable.

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Cairns team celebrates headspace day

Building a healthy headspace

20 Oct 2021

On Wednesday 6 October, headspace Cairns celebrated headspace day — a national day of support for the mental health and wellbeing of all young Australians.

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