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Enabling life in rural Queensland

15 Jan 2025

Life on remote cattle stations may be tough, but the RFDS (Queensland Section) is continuing to ensure that access to the finest care is one less worry for families across Queensland.

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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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Celebrating a decade of partnership with over 15,000 reasons to smile

22 Jun 2020

QCoal and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) will this month celebrate a significant milestone – 10 years of partnership in support of rural and regional Queenslanders.

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Townsville nurse retires after 13 years

09 Jun 2020

Mr Cole, who last week retired from his role as Flight Nurse and Midwife with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), believes there is no more satisfying way to earn a living than by helping others.

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Bundaberg Aeromedical Base off to a flying start

08 Jun 2020

It has been four months since the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) opened the hangar doors to its new Bundaberg Aeromedical Base, and while the skies have been quieter than usual during that time, it’s been all systems go for the lifesaving work of the local RFDS crew.

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