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RFDS midwives nurturing new life
More detailsBundaberg mum reunited with RFDS crew
Bundaberg resident Sarah Campbell went into spontaneous labour at just 24 weeks. Had it not been for the RFDS baby Ella may not have survived.
25 years serving rural and remote Queensland communities
Dr Don Bowley celebrates 25 years of service to the RFDS (Queensland Section). Here, Dr Don reflects on what he describes as a very rewarding career.
RFDS receives international recognition
The Flight Standards Team of pilots ensure the Flying Doctor remains airborne and they have been recognised internationally for their efforts.
It was a dark and stormy night and a baby is on the way
After 15 years with the Flying Doctor in Queensland, pilot Lindsay Hart has had some unique experiences. One dark and stormy night over Longreach was particularly memorable.
Building a healthy headspace
On Wednesday 6 October, headspace Cairns celebrated headspace day — a national day of support for the mental health and wellbeing of all young Australians.
Flying Doctor helps protect remote communities through delivery of COVID-19 vaccine
RFDS (Queensland Section) primary health care staff have now delivered more than 7,500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to rural and remote communities.
RFDS strengthens connections with Cape York communities
The RFDS (Queensland Section) has engaged Indigenous photographer, Naomi Hobson, to capture portraits in Cape York communities serviced by our Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
Funding secured for new Mount Isa Base
Funding secured from the Commonwealth Government for our new Mount Isa Base means the RFDS (Queensland Section) can proactively begin planning the construction phase of the $12.9 million aeromedical base and patient transfer facility.
RFDS gifted land for new full motion flight simulator
Bundaberg Regional Council has gifted the RFDS a block of land worth $405,000. The donation means the new RFDS pilot training centre will be built beside the aeromedical base next to the Bundaberg Airport.
Flight Nurse Hayden Wilson
Growing up on Norfolk Island, Flight Nurse Hayden Wilson saw his fair share of aeromedical retrievals, and with a nurse in the family it’s no surprise that he’s landed the job he has today.
Fundraisers donate $50,000 to RFDS
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has 50,000 reasons to thank the RFDS Near and Far Volunteer Auxiliary after making a generous donation to the Service.
All in a day’s work: Keeping Michael alive
When Dr Charles Ellis wakes up in the morning, he’s never quite sure what the day will hold. One day he got a call that was life or death.
Well that wasn’t on the bucket list
Tim Elleston and his wife were on the road trip of a lifetime through outback Queensland when their trip didn’t quite go to plan.
Are they really ok?
Are you aware of how the people around you are really going? Asking ‘Are you OK?’, seems like a simple act, but can be one of the hardest questions to ask. This year, the theme for ‘R U OK?Day’ is ‘Are they really OK? Ask them today’.
