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A dream come true
For Abi Donaldson, becoming a flight nurse with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) was not just a career move; it was an opportunity to support those closest to her heart.
More detailsFlying Doctor celebrates local cattle farmer’s contribution to the health of his fellow Queenslander
Former Banana Shire cattle Farmer Ray Grace is a generous supporter of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) & we'd like to say thank you!
Mobile Dental Unit Training session
On the 9th of November 2018, Corinne Millard, Nurse Educator from Rockhampton, delivered basic life support training at the mobile dental unit, based in Sapphire.
Queensland’s largest art exhibition spreads its wings with the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Queensland's largest and most prestigious art exhibition is spreading its wings with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) to help raise funds for the state's field days.
A chat with Christopher Wallin
Queenslander Christopher Wallin supports the Royal Flying Doctor Service but he’s probably better known as a successful business man and the Managing Director of QCoal Group.
Farmhand to Flying Doctor
The mail plane was small. It didn’t fill me with confidence – one engine, one pilot. But he was friendly and made me feel a little reassured. I was 15 years old and heading out to Abingdon Downs Station in gulf country Queensland, to visit my school friend Klancie, and ‘help’ with the mustering.
A day in the life – John Hannan
For Cairns Mental Health Clinical Practitioner, John Hannan, no two days in his line of work are ever the same. Flexibility and spontaneity are required to ensure every client seen is helped. This is a day in the life of John Hannan.
A Christmas Blessing
The RFDS was delighted after being chosen as the charity of choice for the 2018 ABC Christmas Appeal. However, the sheer amount of support we received far surpassed our expectations.
Georgia's fight for life
Every parent’s worst fear is something happening to their child, and for parents of 11-year-old Georgia they faced this reality almost two years ago.
