The RFDS in WA

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RFDS and CBH

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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26 Jul 2024

Partnering for a more inclusive future

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia was proud to host its first Indigenous nursing student as part of a new partnership with Murdoch University.

Dr Watson, Nurse Jess, Pilot Rob, Murdoch Uni Nurse Camille and a Pilot at Three Springs
19 Jul 2024

RFDS welcomes 10-year partnership with WA Country Health Service

The RFDS WA is pleased to announce the signing of a new 10-year contract with the WACHS to continue delivering high quality health care and aeromedical services to regional and remote Western Australians.

RFDS welcomes 10-year partnership with WA Country Health Service
14 Jun 2024

New RFDS facility opens at Busselton

A new purpose-built facility has officially opened at Busselton-Margaret River Airport for RFDS and St John WA crews.

RFDS helicopter and ambulance
13 Jun 2024

Carol's story

Carol didn’t realise she had been bitten by the snake until she became very unwell about 15 minutes later.

Carol smiling at the beach.
12 Jun 2024

RFDS promises Above & Beyond towards centenary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) has launched its 2024 – 2028 Strategy, entitled Above & Beyond.

Above & Beyond
14 May 2024

Flying Doctor Day 2024

On 15 May 2024, the RFDS will celebrate Flying Doctor Day and 96 years of proudly providing emergency aeromedical and essential health care services to the Australian community.

FDD 24 banner
09 May 2024

RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service EC145 helicopter two year anniversary

Today marks two years since the RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service EC145 helicopters joined the Royal Flying Doctor Service WA fleet.

RFDS Helicopter from the back
09 May 2024

Leanne's Story

Leanne and her husband Darren were taking their new campervan back home to Exmouth when a medical emergency almost cost Leanne her life.

Leanne and her husband Darren at the beach