The RFDS in QLD
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Continuity of reconciliation through art
Art has a unique ability to bring people together, as demonstrated during the National Reconciliation Week event hosted by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and Queensland Cricket.
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Balancing life in the outback
12 Oct 2023RFDS Mental Health Clinical Lead Donna is mentoring our team of mental health clinicians while helping people in South-West Queensland.
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Help in the Cape
10 Oct 2023RFDS Senior Mental Health Clinician is changing lives in Far North Queensland by delivering our RFDS Mental Health and Wellbeing Services across Cape York communities.
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Making a difference this Queensland Mental Health Week
09 Oct 2023headspace Cairns* is encouraging people to remain connected with family, friends, and the broader community during Queensland Mental Health Week (October 7–15).
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The Flying Doctor’s Charleville team celebrate 80 years of life-saving services
03 Oct 2023The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is this month marking the momentous 80-year anniversary of its Charleville Base.
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Women in engineering
20 Sep 2023Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprentice Cate is on a pathway to success gaining her engineering qualifications working alongside our experienced RFDS engineers.
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A patient's voice for care
17 Sep 2023Today marks World Patient Safety Day, highlighting the importance of engaging patients for patient safety, and as such, elevating the voice of the patient.
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R U OK?
14 Sep 2023RFDS Board member Ivan Frkovic shares the importance of staying connected and having a conversation this R U OK? Day.
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A father’s special bond
03 Sep 2023Being a father means many things, but for RFDS (Queensland Section) Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner Hayden Wilson, being a role model for his daughters is at the top of the list.
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