The RFDS in WA

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CBH and RFDS WA extend partnership

09 Apr 2025

The RFDS WA is pleased to announce CBH Group has extended its commitment as a Major Partner for a further three years.

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24 May 2022

Celebrating RFDS Western Operations engineers this Aviation Maintenance Technician Day

In the last year, the WA Flying Doctor travelled 9,000,000kms to reach more than 10,000 patients in need of our care, a feat made possible thanks to our highly specialised engineering team.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
12 May 2022

Help save lives this Flying Doctor Day

On Tuesday 17 May, the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia (RFDS) will celebrate Flying Doctor Day, marking the 94th anniversary of the very first Flying Doctor flight in 1928.

Flying Doctor Day
09 May 2022

The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Fortescue Heli-Med Service took flight for the first time

The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Fortescue Heli-Med Service took flight for the first time today, marking an historic moment for the RFDS in Western Australia.

RFDS x Fortescue
17 Mar 2022

WA Flying Doctor marks Close the Gap Day

Every day, WA Flying Doctor crews travel hundreds of kilometres to Close the Gap, delivering essential healthcare to many remote Aboriginal communities. Here are some of their stories.

Close the Gap Day
14 Mar 2022

WA Flying Doctor's fleet boosted by arrival of new Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet

Thanks to an investment from our Principal Partner Rio Tinto, today the WA Flying Doctor was thrilled to welcome a third Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet to boost our aeromedical fleet.

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11 Mar 2022

A close call for Busselton man with cardiac condition

Busselton local Annie Evans-Pascoe has thanked the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) for coming to the aid of her husband after his heart stopped multiple times, causing him to experience sudden blackouts.

Rodney Pascoe Evans
11 Mar 2022

WA Flying Doctor team delivers baby girl at Merredin Hospital

Pregnant mum June Woods was returning home to Perth on the Prospector Train when she began experiencing contractions earlier than expected.

RFDS and babies
11 Mar 2022

A new chapter in RFDS history

The RFDS in Western Australia is excited to be the first Australian State to integrate helicopters into our service to meet the evolving health needs of regional Western Australians.

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