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RFDS delivers four billion-dollar impact amid record demand
The Royal Flying Doctor Service in WA (RFDS) is delivering twice the value of the funding invested in its operations, according to a new independent report, amid record demand for its services.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
