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New RFDS Ambassadors to light the way for Queensland

10 Apr 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is proud to announce its latest round of inductees who have signed on to become a ‘Light the Way’ Ambassador.

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King Air B360 on the tarmac

New aircraft to bolster RFDS fleet

11 Feb 2021

The aeromedical capabilities of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) are set to be bolstered through the acquisition of four new Beechcraft King Air 360CHW turboprop aircraft.

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Susan Markwell and Maree Cummins with an RFDS aircraft

RFDS Flight Nurses celebrate 30 years

05 Feb 2021

It’s rare for any employee to achieve 30 years’ service in one organisation, but rarer still for two employees to be celebrating the milestone on the same day.

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Dr Katrina Starmer and some members of the Chillagoe community

THE GIFT OF TIME: The profound effect a community had on their local GP

19 Jan 2021

For RFDS (Queensland Section) GP Trainee Katrina Starmer, a recent gift from the Chillagoe community, was not just beautiful – but incredibly symbolic.

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Kathleen Conroy provides advice on writing your will

Legal expert Kathleen Conroy answers the most frequently asked questions about writing a Will

05 Jan 2021

Partner and Pro Bono Director of Gadens, Kathleen Conroy, shares useful advice to consider when writing a Will.

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Brisbane Base Tour

Visit our Brisbane Base from the comfort of your home!

04 Jan 2021

During these uncertain times, planning a base tour can be difficult. But here at the RFDS (Queensland Section), we’ve found a way for you to visit our Brisbane Base without leaving the comfort of your own home.

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Heather Stott Key Relationships Manager

Heather Stott shares the impact of her role as Key Relationships Manager

03 Jan 2021

In her role as Key Relationships Manager, Heather Stott enjoys meeting RFDS (Queensland Section) supporters, and showing them how their contributions are making a difference.

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RFDS (Queensland Section) Flight Nurse Robyn Langton

Learn why Flight Nurse Robyn Langton is passionate about her role with the RFDS

02 Jan 2021

RFDS Bundaberg Manager of Clinical and Base Operations, Robyn Langton, says being able to provide remote Queenslanders with the same quality of healthcare to their counterparts in the city is one of the most rewarding parts of her job.

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Dr Charles Ellis saves newborn baby

Dr Charles Ellis shares his experience of an emergency flight to save a newborn baby

01 Jan 2021

With almost 20 years’ experience with the Flying Doctor, Dr Charles shares one emergency flight he remembers vividly, the flight to save a newborn child.

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