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RFDS Goldfields Health Centre officially opens in Kalgoorlie

25 Aug 2025

The RFDS Goldfields Health Centre supported by Northern Star Resources has officially opened at 158 Egan Street Kalgoorlie, delivering much needed general practitioner services to the Goldfields community.

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30 Oct 2020

A day in the life of a roving dentist for the Flying Doctor

Meet RFDS Western Operations dentist Dr Steve Hill who delivers oral health care to some of the most remote communities in Western Australia.

30 Oct 2020

Kalgoorlie flight nurse reflects on service to WA communities

In celebrating NAIDOC Week 2020, Kalgoorlie-based flight nurse Colleen Reid shares the meaningful connections and bond she shares with people living in some of the most isolated communities across WA.

21 Oct 2020

Funds mined for the Flying Doctor

Goldfields mining company Topdrill hosted a fundraising event for the RFDS as the movers and shakers of the resources sector gathered in Kalgoorlie on the eve of Diggers and Dealers 2020.

14 Oct 2020

Flying Doctor donation kiosk lands in Kalgoorlie

A new roving Flying Doctor donation kiosk is expected to turn heads of travellers and their loved ones at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Regional Airport over the next month.

16 Sep 2020

Travel safe tips from your Flying Doctor

We know the wonders and pitfalls of remote travel. Here are our top tips for safe travel from the Flying Doctor you'll want to keep handy as you #wanderoutyonder throughout Western Australia during the school holidays.

01 Sep 2020

Mums and bubs rely on the Flying Doctor

Women's Health Week: Health issues related to pregnancy, birth and newborn babies are among the most common reasons the Flying Doctor is called for assistance in WA. RFDS flight nurse Ashlee Blood says it's an incredibly humbling experience being there women in such a life-changing event.

01 Sep 2020

Flying Doctor in WA propels forward

RFDS Western Operations longest serving engineer Greg Turner who retired last year and returned to serve during COVID-19 was given the honor of installing the first next generation propeller on the PC-12 aircraft.

28 Aug 2020

WA Governor officially opens upgraded facilities at RFDS Meekatharra base

The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia and patron of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia officially opened upgraded facilities at the RFDS Meekatharra base today.