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Discover inspiring stories, find out about our latest rescues and stay up to date on how we're making a difference across Queensland and the world.

From the frontline

Explore the latest rescues carried out by LifeFlight’s aeromedical teams.

LifeFlight airlifts two patients after vehicle rollover

The Roma-based LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) aeromedical crew today airlifted two patients after a vehicle rollover....
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LifeFlight airlifts man from K’gari after motorbike crash

The Bundaberg-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a man to hospital following a motorbike crash on K’gari....
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Two LifeFlight helicopters tasked to car crash

The Sunshine Coast-based and Bundaberg-based LifeFlight helicopter crews today flew to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover in the Gympie region....
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LifeFlight airlifts man from K’gari after back injury

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a man from K'gari after his vehicle struck a washout....
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LifeFlight airlifts patients after vehicle crash and snake bite

The Toowoomba-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a woman to hospital following a three-vehicle crash in Fernvale....
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LifeFlight airlifts man after two-vehicle crash

The Bundaberg-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a man to hospital after a two-vehicle crash....
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In the community

Learn how LifeFlight is making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Queensland.

Big splash for LifeFlight as Bryony triples her fundraising goal

Bryony Gray has tripled her fundraising goal for LifeFlight, after swimming 5km to raise funds for the aeromedical organisation that saved her husband...
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LifeFlight helps Red Frogs to keep schoolies safe

A free emergency training program by LifeFlight is supporting Red Frogs Australia for this year’s Schoolies cohort, as more than 40,000 school-leavers descend...
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LifeFlight records increase in animal-related incidents

LifeFlight has recorded an increase in animal-related rescues with 155 people airlifted this year across the state....
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Baby Cooper’s life-saving airlift with LifeFlight

Cooper Pressler-McHugh was only 10 weeks old when he needed specialised medical care more than 350 kilometres from home....
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Lift off for LifeFlight in North West Queensland

The North West’s latest LifeFlight helicopter touched down in Mount Isa today signaling a new aeromedical era for the region....
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LifeFlight ready for adventuring Queenslanders during holidays

A grateful and brave little girl has thanked her LifeFlight and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) rescue crew....
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Business updates

Stay informed with the latest news, developments and initiatives from LifeFlight.

LifeFlight CEO lauded for service at EY awards night

LifeFlight CEO Ashley van de Velde OAM has been honoured with a prestigious award recognising his four decades of service in aeromedicine....
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StarFlight boosts Tasmania aeromedical network with Airbus order

StarFlight Australia (SFA) has ordered three new Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its commitment to enhance the aeromedical network in Tasmania with...
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New LifeFlight Toowoomba and Roma doctor ready to save lives

Emma Cooper says a first-hand look at LifeFlight’s work in Roma inspired her to sign up as one of the not-for-profit’s newest critical...
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New LifeFlight doctor loves ‘on the fly’ problem solving

LifeFlight’s newest Sunshine Coast-based doctor is an adrenaline junkie eager to dive into the next stage of his aeromedical career....
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New Bundaberg LifeFlight doctor praises 24/7 coverage

LifeFlight’s Bundaberg base has entered a new aeromedical era with 24/7 doctor coverage for the first time....
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Gold Coast doctor soars into new aeromedical role

Gold Coast doctor Koichi Yasuda is soaring into a new field and joining the Brisbane-based LifeFlight crew....
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