The RFDS in QLD
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A focus on mental health this Christmas
These holidays, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and headspace Cairns are encouraging anyone who feels like they are struggling over Christmas to prioritise finding someone to talk to about it.
More detailsNew RFDS pilots complete simulator training
Eight new Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) pilots, five of whom were displaced from commercial airlines during the pandemic, have now completed simulator training on the Sunshine Coast.
Launch of face-to-face fundraising
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has this week launched its face-to-face fundraising campaign.
The full reach of Flying Doctor care
For a pregnant, first time mother moving to remote north west Queensland, the importance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) could not have been more evident for Ebony Robertson.
Rio Tinto staff supported by the Flying Doctor
Mental health education is vitally important for those living and working in remote areas such as Far North Queensland.
World-leading technology ensures safety of RFDS Cairns staff
World-leading medical simulation technology is now being used by Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) staff in Cairns to aid training and technical skill development.
Flying Doctor provides big boost for national economy
A new study has revealed the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides more than $2.5 billion in benefits to the Australian economy each year through its life-saving aeromedical services to regional, rural and remote Australians.
RFDS pilot celebrates 20 years helping Queenslanders
A flight with his high school teacher has manifested into a rewarding, 20-year career as a pilot with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) for Captain James Williams.
RFDS sources new decontaminant in battle against COVID- 19
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is ensuring patient and staff safety during the pandemic through use of a newly sourced aircraft decontaminant.
