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RFDS WA launches Pilbara Telehealth Consultations
More detailsFamily's dream holiday up in smoke
The Borrello family were holidaying in Coral Bay when a fire consumed their camper trailer leaving them with burns injuries and requiring urgent transfer to Perth.
Celebrating the women of the Flying Doctor
Happy International Women's Day! The Flying Doctor in WA is celebrating the day by recognising the tremendous efforts of the women of the Flying Doctor who #choosetochallenge themselves on the frontline and behind-the-scenes to benefit the health outcomes of all who live, work and travel across WA.
A golden partnership begins
The Royal Flying Doctor Service in WA is delighted to welcome Westgold Resources as our newest major partner.
The weekend that didn’t quite go to plan
Laura wasn't expecting to be airlifted by the RFDS when she was spending the weekend in Mukinbudin with her family. Thankfully the RFDS was there for Laura and her baby boy Archie to safely transport them to Perth...
Broome RFDS doctor named finalist in the 2021 WA Rural Health West Awards
Broome RFDS doctor Tanya Ronaldson is in the running for 'GP of the Year' at the 2021 Rural Health West Awards.
RFDS inspired children's book curated by former patient
A former patient who was retrieved after a mine site incident has produced a children's book as a way of giving back to the RFDS.
24/7 service uninterrupted by Broome base fire
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) is continuing its 24/7 service in the Kimberley despite a fire at its Broome base on Saturday night.
Urgent flight for Albany baby
“Seeing your baby turn blue and struggling to breathe is terrifying,” says Albany mum, Tammy. When four-month-old baby Grace was struggling to breathe, Tammy remained level-headed to provide her daughter with the best fighting chance.
Robin Miller: A life of service and adventure
A pioneering female pilot who combined her passion for flying with nursing, Robin Miller made extraordinary contributions to both aviation and medicine.
Unique partnership delivering dental health services in the Midwest recognised
An impactful partnership between the Flying Doctor in WA, Karara Mining and the Shires of Perenjori, Morawa and Mingenew delivering dental health services in the Midwest was recognised through a Department of Mines Community Partnership Resources Sector Award for Excellence.
An emergency dash to Perth
York-based businessman Jorn Ib had just finished setting up his site at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days when he started to experience a heart attack.
Santa won't be the only red-belly in the skies this Christmas
Help keep the Flying Doctor's red-bellies and crews in the air by making a donation this Christmas.
Western Operations Flight Nurse marks 30 years of service with the Flying Doctor
Congratulations are in order for Flight Nurse Marianne Testi who today marks 30 years of service with the Flying Doctor.
Swim for your Flying Doctor at the 2021 Rottnest Channel Swim
Looking for a charity to throw your support behind? Look no further than the Royal Flying Doctor Service who provide a 'mantle of safety' to all who live, work and travel throughout WA, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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.
