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Flooding in rural area

Far West Extreme Wet Weather Response

24 Feb 2026

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is here for our Far West communities as this significant wet weather continues. We know many people are dealing with difficult conditions, and we want to reassure everyone that we’re doing everything we can to keep healthcare accessible and reliable.

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09 Nov 2020

Mother-daughter artists create First Nation art for Flying Doctor

Artwork created by South Australian Aboriginal artists Kelly Taylor and her daughter T’keyah Ware has been unveiled in a new range of RFDS uniforms to reflect our role in supporting remote communities.

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08 Nov 2020

Signature Flying Doctor artwork launches NAIDOC Week

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has partnered with two South Australian Aboriginal artists to launch a major artwork and uniform piece inspired by the remote communities it serves.

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07 Nov 2020

Always Was, Always Will Be.

This year the NAIDOC theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. This theme recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent

Community members gather around an RFDS plane on a dirt runway
06 Nov 2020

Special Goldfields touch to WA Flying Doctor's 2020 Christmas Cards

The Flying Doctor in WA is proud to support local and feature the talent work of Kalgoorlie-based artists in this year's Christmas card range.

05 Nov 2020

Motor car enthusiasts ride for the Flying Doctor

The On the Road Again (OTRA) tour are celebrating 10 years of fundraising for their Flying Doctor and are travelling from Northam to York over eight days for the 2020 event.

05 Nov 2020

Recycle for RFDS

There is another way you can support your Flying Doctor! We are excited to announce the Royal Flying Doctor Service WA has recently registered as a charity with Containers for Change. Return your eligible containers through the recycling scheme and donate the funds to RFDSWA to help fly us further.

05 Nov 2020

From the frontline: Preparing for take-off

Colin works at the RFDS' 24-hour Coordination Centre at Jandakot Airport. He gives us some insight into some behind-the-scenes action which takes place from the call for help to take-off.

03 Nov 2020

Flying Doctor Hits 150 COVID Clinics

Flying Doctor Hits 150 COVID Clinics

03 Nov 2020

City GPs invited to support women's health in the outback

RFDSSE provides emergency retrieval services, primary care clinics, GPs and other health services to some of New South Wales' most remote locations.

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02 Nov 2020

Five-year-old's RFDS dash to Perth

5-year-old Esperance boy Emmett Buckley relied on the RFDS after badly fracturing his elbow at school.