The RFDS in WA
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The flying dentist
Dentist Vincenzo Figliomeni had been working in an on-call emergency role at Perth Children’s Hospital when he started to see a worrying trend.
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Can you help us to understand our impact?
04 Jan 2024Take this quick survey and help us to understand the impact of the RFDS on Western Australia.
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Josie Alec joins RFDS WA Board
19 Dec 2023RFDS WA is proud to announce Kuruma Marthudunera (KM) traditional owner and business identity Josie Alec has joined its Board of Directors.
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RFDS celebrates 200 helicopter retrievals
23 Nov 2023200 patients of all ages have been transferred by the Fortescue Heli-Med Service EC145 helicopters since they joined the RFDS fleet 18 months ago.
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The Regional Operations Centre: Where it all begins
21 Nov 2023The crew in the Regional Operations Centre make crucial decisions every day to ensure the smooth retrieval of patients. Coordinating nearly 30 patient transfers daily across the state requires quick thinking and expertise.
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Steve's Story: Stroke strikes behind the wheel
18 Sep 2023Steve Mogridge was driving on a lonely stretch of the Goldfields Highway when he had a stroke.
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Queen of the Skies
01 Sep 2023At the age of 97, Anne Lewis is being honoured as being the first woman to obtain her commercial pilot's licence in WA and the first woman to fly for the RFDS.
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Dr Christine McConnell retiring after 27 years
31 Aug 2023After 27 years’ service at the RFDS WA, Dr Christine McConnell has hung up her stethoscope.
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Grain growers donate $100K to RFDS WA
30 Aug 2023Following a bumper season, CBH's unique grain forfeiting scheme sees generous donations for WA charities.
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