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From the frontline

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

LifeFlight airlifts boy after K’gari water incident

The Bundaberg-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a boy from K'gari to hospital after he reportedly injured his neck while diving in the...
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LifeFlight airlifts man to hospital after motorbike crash

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a man to hospital after a motorbike and a vehicle crash in the Gympie region....
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LifeFlight airlifts man after serious Somerset region crash

The Sunshine Coast LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a man to hospital after a motor vehicle crash in the Somerset region....
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LifeFlight airlifts injured trail bike rider with broken leg

The Bundaberg-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a man from a campground on the border of North and South Burnett regions this afternoon after...
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Teenager winched from mountain after seven-metre fall

The LifeFlight Sunshine Coast-based aeromedical crew yesterday winched a bushwalker from the Glass House Mountains National Park after she slipped going up a...
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K’Gari camper airlifted after suspected snake bite

The Bundaberg-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a woman from K’Gari after a suspected snake bite yesterday (Saturday October 4)....
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Learn how LifeFlight is making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Queensland.

LifeFlight past patient now saving lives on the Sunshine Coast

LifeFlight aircrew officer Chris Finch is saving lives with the same aeromedical organisation that saved his life a decade ago....
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LifeFlight patient urges snake caution for school holidays

A Sunshine Coast school teacher is urging people to attend free trauma training workshops after being bitten by a snake at a bush...
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LifeFlight Canapes in the Cockpit fundraiser is a must attend

LifeFlight’s Canapes in the Cockpit fundraising event on September 12 will see attendees grooving to live music, snacking on delicious delicacies and bidding...
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Miracle crash survivor helping others

Dozens of Toowoomba and Brisbane medical professionals kept Zach Nightingale alive, but it was the quick thinking of the first two people by...
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LifeFlight paramedic signs off after 28 years of community service

LifeFlight critical care flight paramedic Brad Solomon has been there for Queenslanders in an emergency for close to three decades....
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Father and son join LifeFlight to save stranded sailors

Erwin and his son Andrew are first responders from different sides of the same coin....
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Business updates

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

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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StarFlight takes off in Tasmania with 24/7 aeromedical care 

StarFlight Australia (SFA) has welcomed the opportunity to strengthen Tasmania’s aeromedical network following the Tasmanian Government’s decision to award the company a $354...
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