The RFDS in WA

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CBH and RFDS WA extend partnership
The RFDS WA is pleased to announce CBH Group has extended its commitment as a Major Partner for a further three years.
More detailsWA 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.

Flying Doctor gorge rescue in the remote Kimberley
The Flying Doctor in WA was involved in an extraordinary and coordinated rescue of a 26-year-old woman who was stranded from her injuries following a fall while hiking on a remote gorge in the Kimberley.

RFDS Esperance Auxiliary member uses Flying Doctor for the first time
RFDS Esperance Auxiliary member Colin McKenzie, aged 79, experienced first-hand the impact of his donations after requiring urgent transfer to Perth following a choking incident.

Flying Doctor base in Meekatharra upgraded
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.

RFDS Western Operations pilot Jake Walsh marks flying milestone
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.

A young diabetic's story

After school excursion for Djugerari Kids in remote WA
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.

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