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CBH and RFDS WA extend partnership

09 Apr 2025

The RFDS WA is pleased to announce CBH Group has extended its commitment as a Major Partner for a further three years.

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17 May 2019

Kalamunda Bushies ride to support the Flying Doctor

"When the opportunity arose to help one of our fellow agencies in the emergency services link, it was a no brainer.

03 May 2019

Off duty Flight Nurse saves life on commercial flight

After visiting family in Perth on his days off, Flight Nurse Ben never expected to help save a life on his commercial flight home to Port Hedland.

08 Apr 2019

RFDS welcomes RAC WA CEO Rob Slocombe to its board

Mr Slocombe joins leading medical experts Director of Burns Service WA Fiona Wood AM and McCusker Director of Lions Outback Vision Dr Angus Turner as the newest appointments to the RFDS Western Operations board in 2019.

Rob Slocombe joins RFDS board
05 Apr 2019

Broome's Wonder Women back to take on Gibb Challenge for the Flying Doctor

After raising $7000 for the Flying Doctor in the 2018 Gibb Challenge, team 'Wonder Women' are back again to tackle the endless corrugations, dust, soft sand and water crossings along the Gibb River Road.

04 Apr 2019

Charles' Story

“The medical staff on board kept my heart going to keep me alive on the flight to Jandakot where I was conveyed to Fiona Stanley Hospital to get a pacemaker fitted.

02 Apr 2019

What it takes to join the RFDS medical team

"It's a very dynamic space to work in, where you get different patients, travel to different places every day and sometimes on different modes of transport. You deal with everything and anything.

01 Apr 2019

Downer Group take on iconic Kimberley bike event to support their Flying Doctor

"I've done corporate triathlons but the Gibb Challenge is one of a kind - I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

01 Apr 2019

Flying Doctor Edi's Story

"Many of the patients we pick up are suffering from chronic health issues and are in dire need of specialist care.

RFDS Medical Officer Dr Edi Albert