The RFDS in WA

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Callum smiling in a hospital bed

Border dash to save a limb

13 Mar 2025

Callum Smith was enjoying a day of wakeboarding on Lake Argyle in the state’s far north when he took a fall that almost cost him his arm.

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Flying Doctor base in Meekatharra upgraded

23 Jul 2020

Patient care and comfort at the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) Meekatharra base in Western Australia has been lifted following the installation of a new patient transfer facility.

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RFDS Western Operations pilot Jake Walsh marks flying milestone

22 Jul 2020

Captain Jake Walsh has become WA's third RFDS pilot to join the '500 club' - achieving 500 hours flying time on the first-of-type aeromedical Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet.

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A young diabetic's story

13 Jul 2020

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After school excursion for Djugerari Kids in remote WA

03 Jul 2020

School's out for Djugerari Remote Community School students Cecilia and Kyle who score the opportunity to tour the RFDS' workhorse - the PC-12 turboprop aircraft and meet with crew.

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Trailblazer in flight: WA Flying Doctor Brian Collings retires

02 Jul 2020

After supporting regional and remote communities across WA for nearly 15-and-a-half years, Flying Doctor Brian Collings retires.

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RFDS’ Life-saving Blood Supply

12 Jun 2020

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RFDS urges men in remote WA to take charge of their health

RFDS urges men in remote WA to take charge of their health

11 Jun 2020

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Primary Health in Koorabye

11 Jun 2020

Broome-based RFDS pilot Bryn James says it is a privilege to be able to assist the people of Koorabye in the Kimberley through our primary healthcare clinics.

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