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The Team Behind RFDS WA Operations

14 Jan 2026

Every day, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS) stands ready to respond 24/7, no matter how remote the call for help may be.

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14 Dec 2020

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.

Urgent flight for Albany baby
04 Dec 2020

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.

Robin Miller
02 Dec 2020

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.

RFDS Karara partnership story
01 Dec 2020

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.

Jorn Ib
18 Nov 2020

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.

Christmas Flying Doctor 2020
12 Nov 2020

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.

Marianne Testi
12 Nov 2020

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.

aerial rottnest
06 Nov 2020

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.