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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 man after Northern Territory ute rollover 

LifeFlight airlifts man after Northern Territory ute rollover...
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LifeFlight airlifts man in North West after snake bite

The Mount Isa-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew tonight airlifted a man to hospital after a snake bite....
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LifeFlight airlifts woman after offroad ute incident

The Toowoomba-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a woman to hospital after an offroad ute incident in the Somerset region....
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LifeFlight airlifts boy after burns incident

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a boy to hospital after he fell into a campfire....
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LifeFlight airlifts man after vehicle rollover

The Mount Isa-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a man to hospital after a vehicle rollover....
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LifeFlight airlifts woman after quad bike crash

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a woman to hospital after a quad bike crash into a wall in the Gympie...
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In the community

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

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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A father saved leads to meaningful First Nations artwork

When emerging contemporary Indigenous artist and Gomeroi woman Melinda Luscombe painted her latest vibrant creation she meditated on the fragility of life....
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LifeFlight brings lifesaving missions to life with new immersive visitor centre

The LifeFlight Jocelyn Walker Visitor Experience and Education Centre has opened its doors on the Sunshine Coast, giving the community a rare behind-the-scenes...
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Sold-out Soiree raises $125k for trauma training

The Soiree in the Hangar was back for its annual night of glamour on Saturday, raising funds for LifeFlight’s free trauma training program,...
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Resilient Queensland teenager thanks her LifeFlight rescue crew

When a beast spooked Ava St Henry’s horse, the 15-year-old was flung onto a steel fence and then crushed as the horse collapsed...
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Toowoomba gala raises vital funds for visitor centre

Toowoomba’s LifeFlight Clive Berghofer Visitor Experience and Education Centre is a step closer to becoming reality after LifeFlight’s annual gala last night....
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Business updates

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

LifeFlight soars higher in North West

Strong demand for rapid aeromedical care combined with a new helicopter and base has fuelled a record year for the LifeFlight Mount Isa-based...
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LifeFlight Bundaberg crew soars to new heights in record year

Bundaberg’s LifeFlight aeromedical crew helped nearly 70 per cent more people in the past year, including numerous ocean and island rescues....
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LifeFlight helps 100,000 patients as rescue demand grows

Growing demand for rapid aeromedical and critical care across Queensland has seen LifeFlight crews help their 100,000th patient since the life-saving service began...
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LifeFlight announces new AW139 delivery as platform nears 20 years in Queensland

LifeFlight will next week take delivery of its 17th AW139 helicopter as the Leonardo platform prepares to mark nearly two decades of service...
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LifeFlight Commercial Board bolstered with Peter Dutton appointment

Former Federal Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton has been appointed to the Board of LifeFlight Commercial (LFC) as a non-executive director....
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LifeFlight helicopter takes flight from new Sunshine Coast base

The LifeFlight Sunshine Coast rescue helicopter will today fly out of the region’s new supersized aeromedical facility following a 14-month construction project....
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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 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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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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Night Winch Rescue: How LifeFlight Saved a Paraglider at Rainbow Beach

Read how LifeFlight’s Sunshine Coast crew braved a dangerous storm for a high-risk night cliff winch rescue at Rainbow Beach....
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Hidden Danger in Trees: How LifeFlight Saved Yarren from a Near-Fatal Caterpillar Reaction

How LifeFlight’s mobile ICU helicopter saved a 6-year-old Sunshine Coast boy after a near-fatal reaction to hairy caterpillars....
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Rapid Aeromedical Response: How LifeFlight’s Critical Care Team Saved Zach

Discover how LifeFlight’s rapid aeromedical response and intensive trauma care saved a young motorcyclist after a severe crash....
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LifeFlight TV

Watch heartfelt testimonials, compelling stories and exciting updates that showcase the impact of our mission and the remarkable people behind it.
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Clive’s resilient recovery

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Alexa’s emotional reunion

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Chris’s mountain hike

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Zach’s story of survival

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Maverick’s extraordinary rescue

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Yarren’s ‘hairy’ reaction

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Clive’s resilient recovery

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Alexa’s emotional reunion

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