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NAIDOC Week

Building a legacy for future generations

09 Jul 2025

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.

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24 Aug 2018

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.

24 Aug 2018

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!

24 Aug 2018

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.

24 Aug 2018

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.

Over land and over sea
23 Aug 2018

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.

02 Aug 2018

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.

01 Aug 2018

Outback Survival: Exploring Safely

In the outback, safety when exploring comes down to one thing: preparedness.

30 Jul 2018

Community champion named 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero

An unassuming figure with a heart and sense of community spirit as vast as his backyard in south west Queensland’s Yowah, Scott Shorten is the deserving winner of the 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero award.

Scott shorten announced 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero