The RFDS in QLD
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Family ties in the skies
Picture this: You’re in the air at 35,000 feet, the steady hum of the engines a backdrop to your thoughts. You’re not on an ordinary flight; you’re a patient, being transported for urgent care.
More detailsSam's got the need; the need for speed!
I have flown with the RFDS as a patient, and now to be able to work on the other side of the organisation is extremely humbling.
Get to know Emma Wex
One day you may be tasked to a woman in pre-term labour, the next day you could be attending a car roll over.
The power of three
All the girls at the Base were listening in when I asked Lyn if she would marry, me. Of course, all the RFDS nurses then asked if they had an invite to the wedding!
Ride on!
If you learn about the people and places they get to, the stories of retrieval and survival are extraordinary. They are not like a normal clinical hospital situation, they adapt brilliantly.
Over land and over sea
I remember it clearly. It was about six o’clock in the morning, I was bending down to get some live bait in the bucket for my hook when I felt this funny sensation in my head. There was no pain, just a strange sensation.
2018 Wings For Life Gala
Once again we held our Annual Wings For Life Gala. This years event was spectacular and our best one yet.
Outback Survival: Staying Safe in the Heat and Sun
Before you embark on your adventure, make sure you're prepared for and protected against the sun and heat by following these precautions.
Outback Survival: Exploring Safely
In the outback, safety when exploring comes down to one thing: preparedness.
