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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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11 Dec 2019

Flying Doctor appoints Joanne Farrell to Board of Directors

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations (RFDS WO) has welcomed Joanne Farrell to its Board of Directors.

Flying Doctor appoints Joanne Farrell to Board of Directors
27 Nov 2019

Midwifery scholarship in memory of Savanna Addis

A midwifery scholarship commemorating the life of inspirational Western Australian Savanna Addis has been established in a joint partnership between the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Rural Health West.

25 Nov 2019

Flying Doctor showcases unique aero medical skills at 2019 Mining Emergency Response Competition

Western Australia's Flying Doctor crew showcased the preparation and considerations made when aero medically retrieving a patient with burn injuries at the 2019 Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) held at Langley Park, November 22-24.

18 Nov 2019

RFDS Pilot Makes a Surprise Visit to Kent Street Senior High School

RFDS Pilot, Drazen Tolic surprised Harrison Clarke during his aviation class to thank him for his generous donation to the Flying Doctor. Harrison, a year seven student, donated his birthday money to the RFDS this year in support of the service that has cared for his grandfather and close friend.

15 Nov 2019

Flying Doctor recognised at 2019 Make a Difference Awards

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is proud to have been recognised for its contribution to the provision of youth mental health services at the 2019 Youth Focus Make a Difference Awards.

14 Nov 2019

"We knew she was in safe hands..."

“We did not anticipate the situation of our gorgeous girl, Calvary, arriving early. The panic set in straight away on how to get her over to Melbourne for the open-heart surgery she required.” Sofia said.

30 Oct 2019

RFDS Jandakot Open Day a flying success

The Flying Doctor was extremely proud to welcome thousands of Western Australians to its Jandakot base for an Open Day on Saturday, 26 October.

28 Oct 2019

Flying Doctor makes new appointments to Board of Directors

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors.