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A milestone worth celebrating
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Mount Isa Base.
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Sod turned on a new Aeromedical Hub at Brisbane Airport
17 Sep 2024The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) and the state’s aeromedical healthcare providers will soon operate under the same roof at a new Aeromedical Hub at Brisbane Airport to connect more regional, rural and remote communities to major hospitals and life-saving medical care.
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A call to action for safer healthcare
17 Sep 2024This World Patient Safety Day, the RFDS (Queensland Section) is shining a spotlight on patient safety awareness and the importance of supporting our healthcare systems.
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Support for stations
12 Sep 2024Most farmers, ringers and station hands would know someone who has been helped by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) when an ordinary workday in the outback doesn’t go to plan.
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The legendary jackaroo retires his beloved tractor
09 Sep 2024As Sam Hughes steps away from his iconic bright orange 1957 Chamberlin 9G tractor, it feels like the end of an era. But while this might be the last time we see him with his tractor, it’s far from the end of the Travelling Jackaroo’s journey.
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Longreach locals master mental health support skills
03 Sep 2024Many of us have loved ones or friends who are facing challenging times, but it can be difficult to recognise when their struggles signal a developing mental health issue or crisis. In these situations, being prepared to provide support can make all the difference.
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A father’s journey with the Flying Doctor
01 Sep 2024The challenges of life on remote stations in Queensland’s Channel Country seem trivial when you’re doing what you love with the people you love. John Tully wouldn’t trade his life for anything different, but without the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), he may not be here today.
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The legacy and future of the Mount Isa Base
28 Aug 2024Sixty years ago, in the heart of Queensland’s outback, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mount Isa base was established, revolutionising healthcare in one of the State’s most challenging regions.
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Paralympian saved by the Flying Doctor
26 Aug 2024Australian Paralympian Lewis Bishop is preparing to compete against the world’s best at the 2024 Paralympian Games in Paris after being saved by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section).
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