The RFDS in WA
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Partnering for a more inclusive future
The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia was proud to host its first Indigenous nursing student as part of a new partnership with Murdoch University.
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RFDS welcomes 10-year partnership with WA Country Health Service
19 Jul 2024The RFDS WA is pleased to announce the signing of a new 10-year contract with the WACHS to continue delivering high quality health care and aeromedical services to regional and remote Western Australians.
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New RFDS facility opens at Busselton
14 Jun 2024A new purpose-built facility has officially opened at Busselton-Margaret River Airport for RFDS and St John WA crews.
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Carol's story
13 Jun 2024Carol didn’t realise she had been bitten by the snake until she became very unwell about 15 minutes later.
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RFDS to open its first permanent GP clinic in Kalgoorlie
12 Jun 2024The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) will open its first permanent GP clinic in Kalgoorlie in late 2024 to support the growing demand for primary health care in the Goldfields.
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RFDS promises Above & Beyond towards centenary
12 Jun 2024The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) has launched its 2024 – 2028 Strategy, entitled Above & Beyond.
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Flying Doctor Day 2024
14 May 2024On 15 May 2024, the RFDS will celebrate Flying Doctor Day and 96 years of proudly providing emergency aeromedical and essential health care services to the Australian community.
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RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service EC145 helicopter two year anniversary
09 May 2024Today marks two years since the RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service EC145 helicopters joined the Royal Flying Doctor Service WA fleet.
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Leanne's Story
09 May 2024Leanne and her husband Darren were taking their new campervan back home to Exmouth when a medical emergency almost cost Leanne her life.
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