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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 child after fall from bicycle 

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a child to hospital after she fell from her bicycle in Cambroon, south of Kenilworth....
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LifeFlight airlifts woman after fall from horse

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a woman to hospital after she fell from a horse in Widgee, west of Gympie....
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LifeFlight winches hiker after fall

The Toowoomba-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew winched a man this afternoon after he injured his leg while hiking....
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LifeFlight airlifts man after motorcycle incident

The Toowoomba-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a man to hospital after a motorbike incident in Halliford....
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LifeFlight airlifts man after motorcycle crash

The Mount Isa-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a man to hospital after a motorcycle incident north west of Mount Isa....
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LifeFlight winches climber after fall

The Toowoomba-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today winched a man after he injured his foot while climbing a mountain....
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In the community

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

Chomp with the Chopper – LifeFlight offers a window into the world of aeromedicine

The Maranoa community stepped behind the scenes of LifeFlight's Roma operation, on Friday, as the aeromedical service opened the doors of its Roma...
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LifeFlight launches Toowoomba art trail with tribute to philanthropist

Clive Berghofer, meet Clive Bear-ghofer. The philanthropist has been gifted his namesake in artistic bear form to show appreciation for his significant contributions....
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LifeFlight’s Canapes in the Cockpit record fundraiser

The south-west community raised a Roma-based record of $141,000 for LifeFlight at Friday night's elegant hangar fundraiser....
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Historic Bush Cattle Drive Raises $55,000 for LifeFlight

A biennial bush tradition has delivered a big boost to regional aeromedical care, with the Eidsvold Cattle Drive committee presenting a $55,000 donation...
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Routine fitness test becomes race to save swimmer’s life

A routine fitness test turned into a lifesaving rescue when two LifeFlight crew members helped save a swimmer who suffered a cardiac arrest...
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Winched bushwalker reunited with LifeFlight pilot

A Bundaberg retiree has been reunited with the LifeFlight pilot who reversed a helicopter into a rocky Mount Walsh ravine to winch her...
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Business updates

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

LifeFlight warns of danger to helicopters from laser strikes

LifeFlight is urging the community to report the dangerous use of lasers on helicopters to Queensland Police after three in the past six...
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Family emergency rescue inspires LifeFlight doctor

When Doctor William Lindores was a child, he saw Queensland’s aeromedical service save his cousin's life....
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Dutch doctor ready for take-off in Brisbane

To LifeFlight critical care doctor Katja Jansen, nothing is more rewarding than helping people....
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LifeFlight doctor’s childhood inspiration takes flight

LifeFlight critical care doctor Neeban Balayasoderan first saw an aeromedical helicopter in action when he was only a child....
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Doctor trades chilly Sweden for coastal Queensland town

After working near the Arctic Circle, Swedish doctor Stefan Sjödin has flown across the world to work as one of LifeFlight’s newest critical...
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LifeFlight secures third straight EMS Business of the Year award

LifeFlight has received national recognition for its aeromedical excellence, taking home the EMS (Emergency Medical Service) Business of the Year award at the...
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Patient Stories

We’re inspired daily by the stories of the people we help and the impact we make throughout their communities.

A “death-defying” outback Queensland LifeFlight truck rollover rescue and survival story

ROMA, QUEENSLAND: A complex roadside medical procedure, a helicopter’s rapid response, slick first responder teamwork and a positive attitude saved Billy Reeves....
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Snake Bite Survivor: LifeFlight Rescue Saves Wondai Man After Eastern Brown Snake Bite

How an eastern brown snake bite on his Wondai property showed Tomasz Machajski firsthand why rural communities need to know what to do...
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A Needle in a Haystack: Jake’s Incredible Mountain Search and Rescue

How a Personal Locator Beacon, AirPods, and a precision LifeFlight mountain winch rescue saved Jake McCollum after an 80m fall....
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Remote Rural Rescue: How LifeFlight Saved an 87-year-old grain Farmer

How LifeFlight brought advanced critical care straight to a remote Mondure farm paddock to save an 87-year-old Queensland farmer...
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Flying Intensive Care: How LifeFlight’s Rapid Response Saved Ava

How LifeFlight’s flying intensive care unit shrank a 500km distance to deliver a teenage horse lover straight to emergency surgery....
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Backbone of the Outback: LifeFlight’s croc country rescue

Read the incredible outback search and rescue story of Tony and Lisa Fogg, who survived three days stalked by a crocodile before LifeFlight...
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