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 detailsClare's story
Medical emergencies don't wait for good weather. Five-year-old Clare discovered this first-hand when her appendix threatened to rupture during one of the worst floods in North Queensland history.
Our 2019 Queensland Heroes
The quick thinking and cool-headed response of four Mount Isa locals to a tragic Christmas Eve boating accident has seen the group awarded the 2019 RFDS Queensland Hero Award
Woolworths shoppers raise more than $200K to help save lives
In the month of May, the Woolworths team and their customers helped raise an incredible $203,833 for the Flying Doctor in Queensland through their $1 token campaign—all we can say is, thank you!
RFDS granted NSQHS accreditation
RFDS Queensland Section’s pursuit of the best and most responsive patient care possible was recently cemented with two new accreditations.
Dental care for rural and remote communities
It may come as a surprise that the Flying Doctor is one of the largest providers of oral and dental health services in the country, reaching those areas other healthcare providers can’t access.
Creating pathways to rural and remote medicine
Funded by the Department of Health, The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) in partnership with Cairns Hospital have facilitated medical intern placements for Post Graduate Year 1 junior doctors.
Expanding after-hours telehealth
It has been 10 months since we expanded our telehealth services from our Cairns Base to cover weekend hours. In this short period of time, the addition of this service has demonstrated significant improvements in access to remote Primary Health Care.
