The RFDS in QLD
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Building a legacy for future generations
As we mark NAIDOC Week, we reflect on the ongoing commitment of the RFDS (Queensland Section) to building a healthier, more resilient future across the many communities we serve.
More detailsCelebrating a decade of partnership with over 15,000 reasons to smile
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.
Townsville nurse retires after 13 years
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.
Bundaberg Aeromedical Base off to a flying start
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.
Flying Doctor and Kowanyama community “In this Together”
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and the Far North Queensland remote Indigenous community of Kowanyama have truly embraced this year’s Reconciliation Week theme “in this together”.
Hayley's snake bite scare
Eight-year-old Hayley was crying and in pain. She screamed, “A snake’s bitten me”. Her mum Catherine tried to keep calm, but she couldn’t help thinking, “What if Hayley dies? What if this is part of our story now that we had a daughter who died at eight years old from a snake bite?"
RFDS and Rio Tinto partner to improve remote and rural Queensland health services
In May 2020, the RFDS and Rio Tinto announced a new partnership to improve emergency and remotely delivered health care services across regional Queensland.
Hand sanitiser ready for takeoff
In May, the RFDS took delivery of some timely, and extremely precious cargo thanks to Carlton & United Breweries.
Woolworths online shoppers to help the Flying Doctor fund preterm baby emergency kits
Vulnerable babies like Daisy are being kept safe in the air with the Flying Doctor thanks to Woolworths online shoppers.
