Jacinta Jones is the State Manager for Aeromedical Nursing and has worked for the Flying Doctor for more than a decade. But nothing could have prepared her for flying on the front line during the pandemic. In this episode, Jacinta shared what g

Caring through COVID

Aug 24th, 2022 37m 8s

It’s certainly no secret that the toll on our mental health was one of the most significant but often hidden costs of the pandemic. If you are still feeling the impacts of a few long and hard years, you are not alone. RFDS Clinical Lead for Out

In conversation with Stephanie Donovan, Senior Mental Health Clinician at Queensland Health

Jul 1st, 2022 36m 55s

In this episode of the Small Talk, Big Difference podcast, RFDS Clinical Lead for Outback Mental Health Dr Tim Driscoll speaks with Stephanie Donovan, a Senior Mental Health Clinician in Disaster Recovery for the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Hea

Fast Advice with Dr Tim Driscoll [Part 2]

Jun 24th, 2022 6m 44s

In the latest episode of the Small Talk, Big Difference podcast, RFDS Clinical Lead for Outback Mental Health Dr Tim Driscoll reflects on his conversation with Rockhampton SES Local Controller Eddie Cowie. Eddie experienced the impact of compou

In conversation with SES Local Coordinator, Eddie Cowie

Jun 20th, 2022 24m 33s

Do you know how you would handle an emergency situation, or how you would go about recovering after losing your home and livelihood? It’s a situation nobody wants to be in, but in 2019, Rockhamptom SES Local Controller Eddie Cowie had to figure

Fast advice with Dr Tim Driscoll [Part 1]

Jun 9th, 2022 4m 49s

RFDS Outback Mental Health Manager Dr. Tim Driscoll shares the most important takeaways from his chat with Tony Wellspring about recovering from a traumatic incident. Tune in to learn the importance of support from family, friends and colleague

In conversation with Rural Fire Brigade Volunteer, Tony Wellspring

Jun 3rd, 2022 16m 7s

The 2019 bushfires left destruction and devastation in their wake, and will forever be burnt into the memories of those who encountered them. In this episode of the Small Talk, Big Difference podcast we talk to one of those people about his exp

Guided Meditation - Revive

Oct 6th, 2021 15m 3s

A regular relaxation and meditation practice enables the body and mind to deeply rest and relax, providing a restorative break from busyness for the mind and body. This guided meditation will take you through a full body relaxation.

Guided Meditation - Release

Oct 6th, 2021 9m 37s

Guided Meditation - Release

Oct 6th, 2021 9m 37s

Having conversations about mental health

Jun 22nd, 2021 22m 59s

This episode focusses on how to have a conversation with someone if you are concerned about their mental health. It offers practical tips for how to approach the conversation, and why it is important to do so.

Using communication to maintain positive personal and professional relationships

May 19th, 2021 16m 37s

Communication is key to maintaining positive personal and professional relationships.In the latest episode of our RFDS podcast, Senior Mental Health Clinician Sharyn Bunn explores why healthy communication can be hard to achieve.By thinki

What to do if substance use is negatively impacting on your life or someone that you know

Jan 28th, 2021 13m 4s

What can you do if substance use is negatively impacting on your life or someone that you know?This podcast episode of our Small Talk, Big Difference campaign explores drug and alcohol harm minimisation, providing information to help yourself

How your GP can help with your mental health

Dec 3rd, 2020 10m 36s

The holiday season is a joyous occasion but can be a difficult time for those struggling with mental health concerns.Often, your GP or local health centre can be a good place to start, offering direct support and linking you in with professi

How to have healthy intimate relationships

Dec 3rd, 2020 15m 24s

This time of year can provide a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with a loved one.Building a loving relationship, or repairing one, takes time, effort and commitment.This podcast episode explores intimate relationships with your spouse

Using technology to beat isolation and stress

Jul 6th, 2020 10m 25s

Chatting to friends and family can seem like second nature to some of us, but for others it can be difficult, and even more so during the pandemic. Technology has changed the way we communicate and is helping us stay connected, especially for t

Learning the art of saying 'no' and other tips to manage stress

Jul 6th, 2020 27m 7s

Learning the art of saying ‘no’ can help manage feelings of being stressed and overwhelmed with life. If you are always running on empty and find it difficult to say ‘no,’ then Dr Tim Driscoll from the RFDS Outback Mental Health team has some s

How to relax and reduce stress

Jul 6th, 2020 18m 53s

Relaxing is not something we think about when we are stressed and overwhelmed, but taking some time out of your day to be mindful and present can actually help reduce burn out. Sharyn Bunn is a Senior Mental Health Clinician for the RFDS, who e

How to sleep better

May 29th, 2020 17m 6s

Sleeping is something we all do, but it’s not always as simple as hopping into bed and nodding off.For some catching forty winks can be tricky and not getting enough sleep or of having poor quality sleep can seriously affect our mental health

Nursing at Altitude: Meredith Staib, RFDS Queensland CEO

May 11th, 2020 22m 46s

In this 3 part-series, you’ll hear the stories of 3 different nursing careers from within the organization - from an outback flight nurse, to a male flight nurse and a former nurse, now our CEO.This time, you’ll hear from RFDS Queensland Sect

Nursing at Altitude: Courtney Bylett, Charleville Flight Nurse

May 11th, 2020 17m 18s

Nursing at Altitude: Hayden Wilson, Rockhampton Flight Nurse

May 11th, 2020 26m 45s

In this 3 part-series, you’ll hear the stories of 3 different nursing careers from within the organisation - from an outback flight nurse, to a male flight nurse and a former nurse, now our CEO.First up is RFDS Flight Nurse Hayden Wilson. Men

Interview with Queensland Section CEO, Meredith Staib

Apr 6th, 2020 9m 54s

The RFDS is considered an essential service and will continue to provide vital emergency medical and primary health care services to rural and remote Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic.In Queensland, the Flying Doctor have put in place sig

COVID-19: Kids asking questions about coronavirus

Apr 3rd, 2020 7m 32s

Everyone knows that kids like to ask questions, and the topic of the Coronavirus is no exception!So, we thought we’d answer a few of them with the help of RFDS (Queensland Section) Head Medical Consultant Dr Katie Clift.Thanks to 8yo Ellie

COVID-19: How to protect your mental health

Mar 22nd, 2020 22m 14s

As the numbers of people testing positive for Coronavirus rise around the world, so too are many people’s anxiety levels. So how can you protect your mental health and that of your family, friends and colleagues as we deal with the disruption c