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RFDS WA launches Pilbara Telehealth Consultations

21 Jul 2026

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07 Nov 2022

Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association Raises Funds for the WA Flying Doctor

Community support was strong for the Royal Flying Doctor Service WA and Dolly’s Dream at the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association (KPCA) conference held in Broome last month.

04 Nov 2022

Sod turned on world-class RFDS Aviation Training Facility in Bundaberg

Construction has officially begun on a new world-class aviation training facility in Bundaberg.

04 Nov 2022

Finalist in 2022 Australian Podcast Awards

The Flying Doctor Podcast has just been announced as a finalist (in two categories) in the upcoming 2022 Australian Podcast Awards

03 Nov 2022

Flying Doctor Wellbeing expands to Victoria’s Bass Coast

RFDS Victoria is expanding its mental health service to the Bass Coast Shire to help address the region’s significant lack of accessible mental health support.

03 Nov 2022

#60 BAM! The ambulance hit a roo. Kate, in labour, held her breath...

Kate Napier lived on a remote cattle station and was expecting her second child. She was supposed to move into town four weeks early, but life got in the way and a week out from her due date, she went into labor and was more than 150km from the hospital.

02 Nov 2022

Turosi Giving raised $120,000 for RFDS

At their recent charity ball, Turosi Giving raised a record high donation for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

01 Nov 2022

Purchase an RFDS gift that makes a difference this Christmas

Support the Royal Flying Doctor Service this Christmas by purchasing a gift from our shop. All proceeds help us to be there for people who live in the furthest corners of Western Australia and need our care the most.

31 Oct 2022

#58 How did Mack keep himself alive, under a rolled-car, in remote Western Australia?

19-year-old Mack and his mate Josh had been mustering out near Fitzroy Crossing in remote Western Australia when their car rolled and Mack found himself pinned, under the vehicle, with diesel in his face and injuries that should have left him dead.

31 Oct 2022

From the footy field to fighting for life

A photo of 22-year-old Jess taken one hour before the moment she almost died shows the rugby player looking happy and relaxed—a picture of health. It’s almost impossible to believe what happened next.

27 Oct 2022

RFDS extends wellbeing service with launch of a new Employee Assistance Program

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) will extend its Mental Health and Wellbeing Service with the launch of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

25 Oct 2022

RFDS WA crew celebrate double win at 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards

The Royal Flying Doctor Service WA is celebrating this week following two wins at the Rural Health Excellence Awards on Saturday night.

24 Oct 2022

Message from our President

RFDSSE President thankful for your ongoing support

24 Oct 2022

The Flying Doctor has a new donor and they are the youngest on record

Smallest supporter gives a big gift

22 Oct 2022

The outback surf club making waves for Flying Doctor

Situated 900km from the nearest beach, Winton is normally a sought-after outback experience known for its stretches of red dirt, not white sand. It definitely isn’t the place you would expect to find a local Surf Club.

21 Oct 2022

Join the RFDSSE retrieval team

We’re always on the lookout for new talent to join our growing team..