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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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25 Feb 2019

RFDS Western Operations fleet world-leader in aero medical services

The arrival of the second Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet 'Kimberley' marks the completion of the RFDS Western Operations integrated fleet.

21 Dec 2018

A Christmas miracle - Jeremy's Flying Doctor story

"Jeremy wouldn't be alive today if the RFDS didn't come to get us that day," Wheatbelt resident Sherelle said.

04 Dec 2018

World-first aero medical PC-24 jet lands in WA

On Sunday December 2, Rio Tinto Managing Director Pilbara Mines Stefan Buys joined RFDS Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Tomkinson to witness the historic touchdown of the RFDS' first Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft at Broome International Airport.

20 Nov 2018

Your Christmas 2018 Wish for the Flying Doctor

Thank you for supporting the RFDS. We would love to hear your Chistmas wishes for the Flying Doctor!

20 Nov 2018

Emilia's Story

“The isolation felt extreme in Coral Bay when Emilia was bitten by the snake.”

23 Aug 2018

GrainKing Nyrex Chaser Bin Auction for Royal Flying Doctor Service

Take part in the GrainKing Bin Auction for Royal Flying Doctor Service. The profits from this one-of-a-kind chaser bin auction will be donated to the RFDS.

10 Jul 2018

Frances heads to Tahiti for World Sprints

RFDS WA Medical Services administration coordinator Frances will travel to Tahiti this month to compete in the Va'a World Sprint Championships.