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RFDS (Queensland Section) receives generous donation from Roma Saleyards

30 May 2023

The RFDS (Queensland Section) is extremely grateful to the Roma Saleyards and Maranoa Regional Council for their support from another great charity cattle sale this year.

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Two children are pictured holding an RFDS teddy bear, learning about wellbeing strategies.

Teddy bears help teach healthy habits to little locals across Mount Isa

20 Oct 2022

RFDS teams up with the Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) to support ConnectedLE’s Teddy Bear Care Program.

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Doctor, Pilot, and Nurse stand in front of the B360 aircraft

Future of aeromedical care ready for take-off with launch of first B360 aircraft

18 Oct 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has unveiled the first of a new fleet of aircraft which are set to revolutionise aeromedical care in Australia.

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Liam and Hannah are pictured holding their newborn baby, Harry.

A Father's Day to remember

17 Oct 2022

Harry John O’Loughlin chose the most perfect day to enter the world - arriving four weeks ahead of schedule to mark the most special Father’s Day imaginable for his parents.

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RFDS welcomes funding for new Mount Isa Base

14 Oct 2022

The RFDS will receive more than $6.9 million towards its new Mount Isa Base from the Queensland Government’s Resources Community Infrastructure Fund.

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Manager of Outback Mental Health Services, Tim Driscoll, is pictured smiling on a blue background. Next to Tim is white text and a quote.

Five Minutes With… Mental Health

14 Oct 2022

For over 25 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has been providing expert Mental Health and Wellbeing Services to people in rural and remote communities across Queensland.

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11 year old, Eliza, is pictured next to pilot, Elliot Johnston who is being interviewed. They are seated in front of an RFDS aeroplane, smiling.

Little Charleville local shares her RFDS experience for Juiced TV

12 Oct 2022

As the daughter of an RFDS Nurse Manager, Eliza grew up knowing all about the RFDS, but when a serious accident occurred, she turned that experience into an incredible feature for Juiced TV.

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The Flying Doctor is soaring further for emotional wellbeing during Queensland Mental Health Week

12 Oct 2022

Starting conversations about mental health is the first step to developing a proactive approach to wellbeing; the second, bringing the conversations to life.

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Qantas is set to celebrate 100 years since the first mail flight

10 Oct 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) celebrates its proud history with Qantas, as the commercial airline celebrates 100 years of passenger flying.

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