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Graphic: Parker smiling with his Mum and Dad

Parker's story

16 Apr 2024

Last year the Galloway family were holidaying in Esperance when they were faced with every parent’s worst nightmare.

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Wendy and Karleigh

Meet RFDS Western Operations dental assistant Karleigh Barbour

05 Aug 2019

“The positive response I receive from the community when they see me in my uniform never fails to make me feel proud to work for the RFDS.

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RFDS staff

RFDS trials gender-specific clinics in the Kimberley

12 Jul 2019

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia reports the health outcomes of a remote Aboriginal community in the Kimberley are being better addressed with the roll out of gender-specific clinics.

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Wiluna local and young Martu woman wins for community

Royal Flying Doctor Service Regional Service Award 2019 winner announced

27 May 2019

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Royal Flying Doctor Service Regional Service Award 2019 Finalists announced

23 May 2019

Recognising our rural and regional young achievers and community contributors

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Spotlight shone on RFDS Narrogin auxiliaries

22 May 2019

“The community support and gratitude for the Flying Doctor has been overwhelming and I’m very proud to represent such an important service.

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Meet Port Hedland Flying Doctor Sanjeet Chana

17 May 2019

“As a Brit working in Australia for the first time, the Gibb River Road sits as a must-see, an iconic route in an amazing part of the country. I’m really looking forward to staying at cattle stations, visiting remote communities and meeting the people who live there.

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Kalamunda Bushies ride to support the Flying Doctor

17 May 2019

"When the opportunity arose to help one of our fellow agencies in the emergency services link, it was a no brainer.

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Off duty Flight Nurse saves life on commercial flight

03 May 2019

After visiting family in Perth on his days off, Flight Nurse Ben never expected to help save a life on his commercial flight home to Port Hedland.

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