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The RFDS welcomes funding for Geraldton base
The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia (RFDS) welcomes the State Government’s confirmation of $7.5 million to fund the operation of a new RFDS base in Geraldton.
More detailsRFDS responds to an urgent call for anti venom after man gets bitten by tiger snake
Snake bite venom can spread quickly throughout the body and are always given the highest priority by the RFDS.
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Darcy's Horse sculpture to raise vital funds for the WA Flying Doctor
A sculpture celebrating the Royal Flying Doctor Service will be on display in the Dexus lobby. “Darcy’s Horse” by WA artist Troy Morrison will be auctioned to raise vital funds for the RFDS.
RFDS partners with INPEX for vaccines by helicopter
A new partnership has begun between the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) and INPEX to ensure critical COVID-19 vaccinations can continue during the wet season in remote Kimberley communities.
WA Flying Doctor celebrates award winning fundraising campaign
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) is proud to announce our 2021 Flying Doctor Day campaign was recently selected as the state’s Most Innovative Fundraising Campaign by the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) WA.
Support our Flights for Life Appeal for Western Australians
For the first time ever, you can double your impact this Summer and help two of Western Australia’s most hard working and trusted charities.
RFDS and Fortescue announce new aeromedical helicopter service for WA
In an Australian first for the Flying Doctor, a five-year partnership with Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) will see two EC-145 helicopters integrated into the RFDS WA fleet.
Flight nurse reunites with baby delivered in RFDS aircraft
In what was a heart warming reunion, RFDS WA flight nurse Libby Stearne reunited with Katanning mum and baby Spencer who she delivered on board an RFDS aircraft at Jandakot Airport in May.
