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Flying Doctor Day 14 May

Flying Doctor Day is landing on 14 May!

14 Apr 2026

Flying Doctor Day is landing on 14 May!

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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.

27 Apr 2020

Keeping remote community safe during COVID-19

It’s the beginning of March and the Kimberley region remains unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic. Elsewhere around the globe and in some parts of Australia, the threat of COVID-19 is rapidly spreading.

keeping remote community safe
17 Apr 2020

Spot the difference on old and new Australian $20 note

Great pick up by an eagle-eyed Western Australian who noticed the call-signs on Flying Doctor aircraft featuring on the old and new Australian $20 note are different. Blunder or not? We get down to the bottom of the mystery!

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13 Apr 2020

A tourist flight of a lifesaving kind

When her dad had a widowmaker heart attack on a family holiday in Broome, daughter Bryony was inspired by the work of the RFDS and promised her 12 year old self she would support the organisation in anyway way she could.

08 Apr 2020

Preparing COVID-19 Patient for Transfer

Is your organisation preparing potential COVID-19 patients for transfer? The RFDS medical team has developed specialist advice for those in remote locations during this pandemic.

07 Apr 2020

Response Ready for WA Appeal

The Response Ready for WA Appeal will enable the immediate bolstering of frontline people – doctors, nurses and pilots.

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