The RFDS in QLD
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Keeping kids safe and healthy from the start
This World Patient Safety Day, we share the vital work of the RFDS Primary Health Care (PHC) team in ensuring there’s ‘safe care for every newborn and child’ across Queensland.
More detailsMount Isa family reunited with RFDS crew
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.
RFDS appeals for Christmas donation
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.
Bundaberg mum reunited with RFDS crew
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.
25 years serving rural and remote Queensland communities
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.
RFDS receives international recognition
The Flight Standards Team of pilots ensure the Flying Doctor remains airborne and they have been recognised internationally for their efforts.
It was a dark and stormy night and a baby is on the way
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.
Building a healthy headspace
On Wednesday 6 October, headspace Cairns celebrated headspace day — a national day of support for the mental health and wellbeing of all young Australians.
