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The RFDS welcomes funding for Geraldton base

23 Dec 2025

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.

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26 Oct 2021

RFDS major fundraiser event Gibb Challenge wins prestigious award

The Gibb Challenge, a major fundraiser event for the RFDS, is the winner of the "Best charity or cause-related event" at the 2021 Australian Event Awards and Symposium.

RFDS x Gibb
20 Oct 2021

Newest RFDS aircraft takes to the sky

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations (RFDS) will proudly unveil the newest member of its fleet in Port Hedland today.

Newest RFDS aircraft takes to the sky
11 Oct 2021

On the Road Again Tour puts pedal to the metal for RFDS

Travelling across the wild, wild west in support of the RFDS are a group of Perth motoring enthusiasts from the On the Road Again (OTRA) club.

OTRA rides again for RFDS
08 Oct 2021

RFDS marks vaccine milestone in the Pilbara

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) crews continue to go the distance delivering COVID-19 vaccines across regional and remote Western Australia, marking its delivery of the 5000th vaccine at a clinic held in Newman in the Pilbara last Friday.

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07 Oct 2021

Spontaneous fundraiser on Dirk Hartog Island raises $22,000 for WA Flying Doctor

A massive thank you to the Wardle family who hosted a long table lunch on Dirk Hartog Island which raised a whopping $22,000 in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia.

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16 Sep 2021

Health Minister visits remote community with the RFDS

Deputy Premier and Health Minister Roger Cook saw the RFDS' partnership with Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services in action at a remote COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Bidydanga last week.

Minister visit RFDS
16 Sep 2021

Showtime for the Royal Flying Doctor Service

The Flying Doctor in Western Australia is excited to be a part of the Perth Royal Show again! Grab your tickets and we hope to see you there!

Perth Royal Show
10 Sep 2021

RFDS proud to support Broome vaxathon

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) WA together with our key health partners on the ground in Broome helped to facilitate a special COVID-19 ‘Vaxathon’ over two days this week.

broome vaxathon