The RFDS in QLD

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Enhancing efficiency in delivering the finest care

27 Nov 2024

The RFDS (Queensland Section) Operations Control Centre (OCC) celebrates its second year of success.

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Emergency RFDS transfer in south-west

31 Jul 2020

One of his best mates is a pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), but Donald Truss never expected that he’d require an emergency transfer himself.

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Flying Doctor Flight Nurse calls time on long and illustrious career helping others

29 Jul 2020

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Flight Nurse Lois Lanyon has called time on a long and well-travelled nursing career spanning almost 50 years.

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Funding support to ensure continuity of care

22 Jul 2020

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has received more than $285,000 in funding from the Queensland Government to aid in the delivery of services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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20 years and $15 million raised thanks to Ergon Energy Retail

21 Jul 2020

For the last 20 years, Ergon Energy Retail and its customers have raised over $15 million for the Flying Doctor in Queensland, keeping the RFDS aircraft in the air and saving lives. Thank you to everyone who supports us through this amazing initiative.

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Talk small to make big change

16 Jul 2020

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has launched a new campaign aimed at promoting better connections to support mental health and wellbeing

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Brisbane and Rockhampton Bases celebrate 25 years

03 Jul 2020

The Brisbane and Rockhampton Bases of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) both celebrated 25 years in operation on 3 July, 2020.

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Simulation technology helps tackle virus

25 Jun 2020

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) medical staff are using the latest high-tech medical simulation technology to aid in the fight against COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

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Bundaberg Flight Nurse completes outback rotation

24 Jun 2020

The challenges presented in delivering remote healthcare during COVID-19 have resulted in a rewarding opportunity for one Bundaberg-based flight nurse.

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