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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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12 Aug 2021

Narrogin woman Ann McLeish steps up again for her Flying Doctor

The one and only Ann McLeish is back, walking 185km between Field Days from Dongara to Newdegate to raise vital funds and awareness of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia.

Ann
05 Aug 2021

RFDS dental services expand into the Pilbara

Newman and South Hedland residents now have access to local and quality dental services provided by the Flying Doctor in Western Australia.

dental
03 Aug 2021

Resource sector digs deep for the Flying Doctor

Western Australia's resource industry dug deep to support the Flying Doctor on the eve of Diggers and Dealers in Kalgoorlie at a sundowner event hosted by drilling specialists Topdrill.

Topdrill
15 Jul 2021

RFDS takes vaccines to Ngaanyatjarra Lands in Western Australia

The RFDS’ remote COVID-19 vaccination program continues to roll-out to the furthest corners of Western Australia this week with crews undertaking a five-day clinic in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands (NG Lands).

NG Lands
09 Jul 2021

Flying Doctor delivers again

Congratulations to our Kalgoorlie crew who worked together as a team to deliver a healthy baby girl at Merredin Hospital on Monday.

baby merredin
08 Jul 2021

New clinical bags for RFDS frontline crew in WA

Spurred on by the advent of COVID-19, the RFDS in Western Australia has collaborated with Perth's leading canvas supplier Total Canvas to streamline and transition all RFDS medical bags to boost patient care and efficiency.

new bags
06 Jul 2021

Vital funding from partnership with Ramelius Resources

The RFDSWA is delighted to partner with Ramelius Resources who have recently supported the Flying Doctor in WA with the purchase of Hamilton T1 Ventilators worth $50,000.

Hamilton T1 Ventilator funding
02 Jul 2021

Equal access to vaccines in our regions

As we mark NAIDOC Week 2021 (4-11 July), we acknowledge the efforts of our frontline crews in partnership with our health partners in providing COVID-19 vaccinations to protect remote communities.

Vaccines Yakanarra