The RFDS in WA

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Rob Slocombe and Joanne Farrell

Board leadership transition for the RFDS in WA

20 Feb 2026

Mr Rob Slocombe has been elected Chair of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) to replace Mr Sam Walsh AO, who concludes his tenure as Chair after nine years of successful, voluntary service in April 2026.

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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.

15 Oct 2019

WA Flying Doctor throws open doors for Open Day at Jandakot base

Come along and view our aircraft and meet with the Flying Doctor team of doctors, flight nurses, pilots, engineers and operations staff at the Jandakot Open Day held on Saturday, October 26 from 10am-4pm.

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.