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The Outback Explorer Campaign shines a light on Queensland communities
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders have launched the Outback Explorer Campaign to celebrate Queensland communities and those who live in them.
More detailsOutback Survival: Snakes and Snakebites
13 Jul 2018Snakebite first aid can be very effective if done quickly.
Read full storyOutback Survival Tips
12 Jul 2018There are few places on earth as vast, beautiful, rugged or unforgiving as the Australian outback. Be prepared and cautious before you set out on your outback adventure.
Read full storyHealth and Aviation Online
30 May 2018Until Recently, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) heavily relied on the use of paper-based systems to record patient medical data. In conjunction with Brisbane based tech start-up, Buckham&Duffy, the RFDS have developed and transitioned records their new digitised system.
Read full story2018 Local Heroes Announced
15 May 2018Nine local heroes from each of Queensland's nine RFDS bases have been announced.
Read full storyA catastrophic accident that changed Lexie's life forever
26 Apr 2018At just 18-years old, Lexie, a young women from Townsville had a truly horrific accident while enjoying her first work experience at one of the remotest spots in Australia.
Read full storyRidewest on a journey from Brisbane to Longreach
23 Apr 2018Ridewest riders have begun their 1237km journey from Brisbane to Longreach. The team have nearly raised $1 000 000 for the RFDS mental health service since their first ride in 2010.
Read full storyA Royal visit for our Cairns base
10 Apr 2018King Charles unveils the name of the newest addition to the Queensland Fleet. A call to Gilberton Station gives the King insight into the families that it will service.
Read full storyA fishing trip which could have been his last
23 Mar 2018We'd been fishing all morning. I can't even blame the fact that I was fighting a big fish and it put strain on me. There was no pain, no shortness of breath, nothing at all. It just came straight out of the blue.
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