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Tui smiling while holding baby Westynn

Country & Westynn

17 Sep 2024

Karratha mum Tui Magner was excited to experience her first water birth as she welcomed her fourth child. But once her newborn son was in her arms, Tui quickly realised little Westynn was not well.

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Jaimen and his family on the beach

Higher perspective

12 Sep 2024

When a dirtbike crash left Jaimen Hudson a quadriplegic at the age of 17, he vowed that it wouldn’t stop him from living a life of purpose and adventure. He adopted the mantra “never waste a day.”

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Dr Deb Molloy

Meet Dr Deb Molloy

09 Sep 2024

Dr Deb grew up in Ireland and completed her medical training there. Since moving to Australia in 2014, she has worked as a medical officer for the RFDS in NSW and Western Australia.

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Dr Hazan's family

Pharmacy in a box

30 Aug 2024

For those who live, travel or work remotely, an RFDS medical chest can be a lifeline.

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Your Flying Doctor magazine teaser

Read the latest edition of Your Flying Doctor

29 Aug 2024

Our spring magazine is jam-packed with stories from all over Western Australia about the RFDS's dedicated staff, inspiring patients and our passionate supporters.

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PHI Helicopter

Royal Flying Doctor Service WA expands Medevac Service

26 Aug 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Australia (RFDS WA) has expanded its aeromedical retrieval capabilities through a new partnership with PHI Aviation.

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More than $380,000 raised at Topdrill's Annual Charity Sundowner

More than $380,000 raised at Topdrill's Annual Charity Sundowner

06 Aug 2024

The RFDS sincerely thanks Topdrill and the more than 500 attendees at this year’s Resources Industry Charity Sundowner for raising over $380,000 for two crucial Goldfields charities.

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Dentist Michiel De Beer and Dentist Alexandra Dreher with a patient

Dental Health Week (5-11 August)

05 Aug 2024

This week the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia is acknowledging Dental Health Week.

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Dr Watson, Nurse Jess, Pilot Rob, Murdoch Uni Nurse Camille and a Pilot at Three Springs

Partnering for a more inclusive future

26 Jul 2024

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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