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The Team Behind RFDS WA Operations
Every day, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS) stands ready to respond 24/7, no matter how remote the call for help may be.
More detailsOperation Mitchell Plateau
It was a team effort when the RFDS was called to retrieve a woman who broke her leg hiking in one of WA’s most hard-to-reach locations.
Country & Westynn
Karratha mum Tui Magner was excited to welcome her first son after having three beautiful daughters. But once her newborn was in her arms, Tui quickly realised little Westynn was not well.
A first for the RFDS
In May, a crew carried out the first aeromedical transfer from a remote fishing community on the Abrolhos Islands, 60km west of Geraldton.
Higher perspective
When a dirtbike crash left Jaimen Hudson a quadriplegic at the age of 17, he vowed that it wouldn’t stop him from living a life of purpose and adventure. He adopted the mantra “never waste a day.”
Meet Dr Deb Molloy
Dr Deb grew up in Ireland and completed her medical training there. Since moving to Australia in 2014, she has worked as a medical officer for the RFDS in NSW and Western Australia.
Pharmacy in a box
For those who live, travel or work remotely, an RFDS medical chest can be a lifeline.
Read the latest edition of Your Flying Doctor
Our spring magazine is jam-packed with stories from all over Western Australia about the RFDS's dedicated staff, inspiring patients and our passionate supporters.
Royal Flying Doctor Service WA expands Medevac Service
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Australia (RFDS WA) has expanded its aeromedical retrieval capabilities through a new partnership with PHI Aviation.