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Change the Game returns, turning livestreams into life-saving support for the Flying Doctor
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is levelling up its charity streaming initiative, Change the Game, with the campaign returning for its second year to unite gamers, streamers, and content creators.
More details2018 Local Heroes Announced
Nine local heroes from each of Queensland's nine RFDS bases have been announced.
A catastrophic accident that changed Lexie's life forever
At 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.
Ridewest on a journey from Brisbane to Longreach
Ridewest 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.
A Royal visit for our Cairns base
King 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.
A fishing trip which could have been his last
We'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.
Get to know: Natasha Hodgson, Primary Health Care Nurse
I’ve had excellent mentors during my training, and RFDS is no exception. All of the staff at RFDS have worked hard to get here and it’s great to be surrounded by such a supportive team.
The search is on for our hidden heroes
The RFDS Local Hero Awards have launched across Queensland today, calling out to those community members who have rolled their sleeves up, put their hands out, or stowed away their fears in an emergency to help the Flying Doctor carry out its lifesaving work.
A partnership in education
CQUniversity has joined forces with Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), signing an agreement that will see collaboration and research development and placement opportunities for students.
