The RFDS in WA
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New aircraft joins RFDS WA fleet thanks to Rinehart Medical Foundation and Hancock Iron Ore
The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia has officially welcomed a new Pilatus PC-12 PRO aircraft to its Jandakot base - the first of its kind to join the RFDS WA fleet.
More detailsWA Flying Doctor's first remote vaccination operation a success
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is proud to have completed its first remote COVID-19 vaccination operation across the Goldfields-Esperance region.
Turning passion into action: National Reconciliation Week
In marking National Reconciliation Week, it is with great pride that we share with you stories from our crews who give their everything, every day, to provide the finest care to our patients who live in the furthest corners of WA.
RFDS' flying ICU a saving grace for Pilbara family
"I don't know if I could live here and raise a family without the RFDS," - Tom Price woman Amy Padfield.
Tribute to RFDS pioneer the late Melva Stone AO
Melva Stone AO will always be remembered as a pioneer in the history of the RFDS in Western Australia.
Flying Doctor Day set for take-off
Help fly us further this Flying Doctor Day as we celebrate 93 years of providing an essential 'mantle of safety' to all who live, work and travel throughout Western Australia on Monday 17 May.
RFDS jet deployed for time-critical mission
With three significant blockages in the arteries pumping blood to his heart, doctors at Broome Hospital told Les Noad that he wouldn't make it through the night unless he could get to specialised care in Perth as soon as possible.
RFDS flight nurse named finalist in 2020 Year of the Midwife and Nurse Awards
RFDS flight nurse Jeannette Spark has been named a finalist in the 2020 Year of the Midwife and Nursing Awards.
An Australian first for WA's Flying Doctor
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) Board Chair, Mr Sam Walsh AO has announced that two helicopters will join our fleet in an Australian first for the RFDS.
