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RFDS midwives nurturing new life
More detailsA day in the life of an RFDS Flight Nurse
I could be a midwife one day, a critical care nurse the next and working in primary health the day after.
What drives an RFDS Flight Nurse - Laura Bratby
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.
A passion for remote health care
“You have to be flexible - other people might call it resilient, but you must have the flexibility to work in a huge range of environments. You must be adaptable.”
A new vision in aviation
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.
Alfred Traeger: Giving the Outback its voice
Traeger's technology spread across two thirds of the Australian continent, covering more than five million square kilometres, giving residents a level of connectivity unlike they had ever seen before.
Rural nurse honoured as 2017 RFDS Queensland Hero
A dedicated commitment to the wellbeing of her small central Queensland community has seen Lesley De Landelles taking home the 2017 RFDS Queensland Hero award.
My sister, the brave
My dad called. He told me a truck had crushed his car. My three daughters were trapped inside. He didn't know if they were trapped inside. He didn't know if they were all alive. I thought I was dreaming. That's what stopped me from collapsing."
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RFDS Dental Service ready to serve rural communities throughout Queensland
A fresh, new RFDS Dental service is sure to bring a smile to the faces of those people living in rural and remote Queensland.
Rockhampton Regional Council gives back to RFDS
A generous donation of $103,064 from the Rockhampton Airport will help to keep the Royal flying Doctot Service (Queensland Section) in the skies.
A manufacturing milestone means a lot for the Flying Doctor
Sunshine Coast camper manufacturer Trayon Campers has celebrated the milestone of its 1000th camper rolling off the production line by donating the purchase price to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).
Hear, hear! RFDS is delivering hearing assessment services to rural parts of Queensland
Residents of rural and remote Queensland will be delighted to hear the news that the RFDS (Queensland Section) will soon be offering a free hearing screening service.
RFDS Local Hero Award Recipients Announced
The hidden heroes behind the Flying Doctor have been honoured.
Four years of oral health partnership
The QCoal Community Dental Service, operated by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), is celebrating its fourth anniversary.
A long ride west
I wanted to raise some funds but also, and probably more importantly, I wanted to raise awareness of the issue.
