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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 locate missing man in bushland

The LifeFlight Bundaberg-based aeromedical crew yesterday located a missing man and his two dogs in the Fraser Coast region....
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LifeFlight airlift injured hiker to safety

The LifeFlight Toowoomba-based aeromedical crew yesterday winched a man off a mountain after he hurt his ankle....
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LifeFlight airlift injured climber to hospital

The LifeFlight Sunshine Coast-based aeromedical crew today winched a climber off a mountain....
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LifeFlight airlifts man after gyrocopter crash on K’gari

The LifeFlight Sunshine Coast-based aeromedical crew yesterday airlifted an adult male from K'gari, after the gyrocopter he was in crashed....
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LifeFlight airlifts boy after car and pedestrian incident

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew last night airlifted a primary school aged boy to hospital from Landsborough....
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LifeFlight airlifts man to hospital after farming incident

The Toowoomba-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a man to hospital following a farming incident....
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In the community

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

LifeFlight patient’s gratitude for cow paddock ICU team

Every morning when he looks in the mirror, Joshua Ditchmen sees two young men staring back....
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Incredible night-time cliff winch rescue saves paraglider

Seconds after crashing his paraglider into a Rainbow Beach sandstone cliff, experienced adventurer Maverick Robbins pulled out his mobile phone from his chest...
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Emilie reunites with the LifeFlight crew who saved her

A local Bundaberg family has been reunited with the LifeFlight critical care doctor and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) flight paramedic that saved 19-year-old...
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Record amount raised at LifeFlight gala

LifeFlight Sunshine Coast gala attendees dug deep to raise a record $292,095 last night for the charity at a glitzy, Palm Springs-themed event....
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The Robinson’s donate $18,000 to LifeFlight

Mum Liz and siblings Harriet and Toby Robinson have donated $18,000 to LifeFlight, in memory of her daughter and their sister Sally who...
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Hayden Kenny donates collector surfboard to LifeFlight fundraiser

Sunshine Coast surf lifesaving legend Hayden Kenny OAM has commissioned the making of a one-off 1962-Malibu replica surfboard to be auctioned at the...
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Business updates

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

New LifeFlight chopper set for lift off on Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast region today welcomed a new LifeFlight AW139 helicopter....
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New LifeFlight chopper set for lift off in Bundaberg

The Wide Bay-Burnett region and beyond today welcomed a new LifeFlight AW139 helicopter....
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LifeFlight and Leonardo lock in major partnership

LifeFlight and Leonardo today announced a key partnership to enhance aeromedical rotary wing services across Australia with cutting-edge technology and a shared commitment...
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LifeFlight expands fleet with new AW139 helicopters

LifeFlight has announced a major fleet expansion with an order for four additional Leonardo AW139 helicopters to meet growing demand for its rotary...
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LifeFlight recruits and trains 28 new doctors

LifeFlight has recruited 28 critical care doctors and equipped them with specialist training to operate in a rescue helicopter environment....
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Katarina Carroll appointed to LifeFlight Commercial Board

Former Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM has been appointed as a Director to the Board of LifeFlight Commercial Ltd....
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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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