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Our numbers tell a critical story

10 Jun 2025

Numbers are important at tax time. At the Royal Flying Doctor Service, our numbers show why your help is critical in Western Australia.

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01 Oct 2019

Second PC-24 jet in service

When every minute in the air can mean the difference between life and death, these new jets have the potential to save countless lives.

01 Oct 2019

Double your dollar

Rio Tinto to match all donations up to $100,000. We have recently launched an exciting and innovative digital fundraising campaign ‘Keep Flynn Flying’ with our partner Rio Tinto.

01 Oct 2019

Our Regional Treasure Chests Supporting West Australians

RFDS Western Operations medical chests are located in more than 500 national parks, mine sites, stations and rural communities, providing essential access to medical treatment for a wide range of situations.

20 Sep 2019

Show time for the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is delighted to again showcase its life-saving work and support the state’s largest annual community event - the 2019 IGA Perth Royal Show.

12 Sep 2019

Have you heard of Sepsis?

Sepsis is responsible for about 5,000 deaths in Australia each year - more than our national road toll and common strains of cancer, according to Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Head of Medical Dr Andrew Hooper.

10 Sep 2019

Broome RFDS crews float a labour of love at Shinju Festival

Check out our legendary and artistic Broome crews representing at the 2019 Shinju Matsuri Festival float parade!

26 Aug 2019

RFDS and Rio Tinto 'Keep Flynn Flying' with unique $20 fundraising campaign

The Keep Flynn Flying campaign features an augmented reality experience where users will be able to bring RFDS founder Reverend John Flynn to life by scanning his image on the $20 note with their phones.

05 Aug 2019

Meet RFDS Western Operations dental assistant Karleigh Barbour

“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.

Wendy and Karleigh