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Meet Port Hedland Flying Doctor Sanjeet Chana (WA)
“As a Brit working in Australia for the first time, the Gibb River Road sits as a must-see, an iconic route in an amazing part of the country. I’m really looking forward to staying at cattle stations, visiting remote communities and meeting the people who live there.
Read moreFlying Doctor showcases initial plans for Bundaberg simulation training facility (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has today showcased the preliminary plans for its world-class Aeromedical Retrieval Simulation Hub (AMRSH) to be built in Bundaberg.
Read moreWhen young lives hang in the balance (QLD)
For Bundaberg mum, Kelly-Anne, there were no warning signs that something was wrong.
Read moreClare's story (QLD)
Medical emergencies don't wait for good weather. Five-year-old Clare discovered this first-hand when her appendix threatened to rupture during one of the worst floods in North Queensland history.
Read moreA day in the life of an RFDS Flight Nurse (QLD)
I could be a midwife one day, a critical care nurse the next and working in primary health the day after.
Read moreFlight Nurse Fleur (QLD)
If you’re in the middle of a paddock with the doctor and a very sick patient you don’t have time to faff around. Every second counts.
Read moreDrones to overcome distance for the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland (QLD)
This Tuesday 16th of April, Queensland’s leaders in UAV & drone technology will meet to help the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) overcome one of the organisations biggest challenges - the tyranny of distance.
Read moreNew Board Chair & Deputy Chair for RFDS
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Nev Power as the new Chair of the RFDS Federation Board and Dr John O’Donnell AM as Deputy Chair.
Read moreThe full reach of Flying Doctor care (QLD)
For a pregnant, first time mother moving to remote north west Queensland, the importance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) could not have been more evident for Ebony Robertson.
Read moreRFDS and LifeFlight dig in for Wide Bay community (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) and LifeFlight are building a joint, purpose-built, aeromedical base and patient transfer facility, continuing both organisations' long history of commitment to improving health outcomes for the Wide Bay community and beyond.
Read moreThe Flying Doctor reveals Townsville expansion plans (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has committed to a major expansion of its Townsville operational base in a move that will boost health outcomes for thousands of regional and rural Queenslanders.
Read moreOur 2019 Queensland Heroes (QLD)
The quick thinking and cool-headed response of four Mount Isa locals to a tragic Christmas Eve boating accident has seen the group awarded the 2019 RFDS Queensland Hero Award
Read moreMobile Dental Unit Training session (QLD)
On the 9th of November 2018, Corinne Millard, Nurse Educator from Rockhampton, delivered basic life support training at the mobile dental unit, based in Sapphire.
Read more2018 Local Heroes Announced (QLD)
Nine local heroes from each of Queensland's nine RFDS bases have been announced.
Read more90 Years of Unparalleled Service
The RFDS has evolved from an early vision of an “aerial experiment” into a remarkable 24-hour, 7 days a week health service to enable people in rural and remote Australia, and who are beyond regular medical infrastructure, to access medical care in metropolitan-based tertiary hospitals.
Read moreA Day in the life of an RFDS Patient Transport Officer (TAS)
Glenice was transferred onto their stretcher then we were off to the hospital. Glenn and Wez were laidback, which was a good thing as Glenice does enjoy making fun with people. She kept attempting to knock Glenn’s hat off with her walking stick
Read moreQCoal Foundation furthers RFDS mental health support for North and Western Queensland communities (QLD)
QCoal Foundation has granted the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) $25,000 funding to support the mental health of North and Western Queensland communities after the devastation of the recent unprecedented flooding.
Read moreA miracle across the seas (QLD)
Leaving in the afternoon, they arrived about 5pm just as darkness was falling. Dalsy said her husband had to support her for the entire journey as waves broke over the bow of the boat. She said she was covered by a tarp in order to keep her dry throughout the hour-long journey.”
Read moreThank you for supporting our work. (NSW/ACT)
You're helping save lives in the furthest corners of Australia.
Read moreA new vision in aviation (QLD)
The RFDS (Queensland Section) has made Australian aviation history after taking delivery of the Proline Fusion cockpit flight display technology, the first of its kind in the country. Deputy Head of Flying Operations, Clayton Nankivell explains.
Read moreFederation Annual Report Year 2018-19
Annual report for the federation office of the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Read moreRFDS announces first Patient Transfer Facility in regional SA (SA/NT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has announced a landmark project to establish the RFDS Mount Gambier Patient Transfer Facility, the first of its kind in regional South Australia.
Read moreHow Alfred Traeger gave the outback its voice (QLD)
In the mid 1920’s Alfred Traeger invented the pedal powered radio, revolutionising communication in the outback. The invention was integral to the founding of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, but it wasn't his only invention and he was just as innovative at home as he was in his factory.
Read moreWhat drives an RFDS Flight Nurse - Laura Bratby (QLD)
In a job where no two days are the same, flight nurse Laura Bratby is motivated by mental resilience, a supportive team and knowing she’s helping people who need her the most.
Read moreRidewest on a journey from Brisbane to Longreach (QLD)
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.
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