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Board leadership transition for the RFDS in WA
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.
More detailsRFDS 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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
2019 Spring Newsletter
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.