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RFDS WA Operations

The Team Behind RFDS WA Operations

14 Jan 2026

Every day, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS) stands ready to respond 24/7, no matter how remote the call for help may be.

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29 May 2020

Port Hedland International Airport takes the Flying Doctor to new heights

Landing fees for Flying Doctor crews arriving at Port Hedland International Airport will continue to be waived following a three-year partnership extension announced today.

19 May 2020

National Volunteer Week 2020

This National Volunteer Week (18 – 24 May 2020), we celebrate and acknowledge the volunteers and supporters who are the lifeblood of our organisation.

12 May 2020

Landmarks across Perth city to light up for Flying Doctor Day

Landmarks across Perth city will light up in the iconic red and blue colors of the Flying Doctor to celebrate 92 years of our life-saving service across Australia.

PC-24 and ambulance
11 May 2020

RFDS Receives Fuel Expense Relief from Australian Government

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been granted a number of fuel rebates from the Australian Government’s Australia Airline Financial Relief Package (AAFRP), totalling more than $500,000.

11 May 2020

Meet Broome base flight nurse Fiona Yard

In recognition of International Nurses Day (May 12), we caught up with Broome base flight nurse Fiona Yard who is no stranger to the demands of remote nursing, especially as we continue to work through the pandemic and beyond.

28 Apr 2020

Crew members return to serve WA communities during COVID-19

Former RFDS Western Operations pilot Joe Saad has responded to a call-out from the Flying Doctor in WA to bolster their workforce during COVID-19 and beyond. Joe shares with us insights from the frontline as he undertakes intensive infection control training and patient transfer procedures.

28 Apr 2020

Bob just loved the ride!

Bob Niven shares his Flying Doctor story after experiencing two heart attacks whilst in Broome last year.

Broome Retrieval
27 Apr 2020

A Midnight Emergency

Doreen was enjoying her pre-Christmas holiday down south in Denmark when she awoke to a burning sensation and tightness in her chest.