The RFDS in WA
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Board leadership transition for the RFDS in WA
Mr Rob Slocombe has been elected Chair of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) to replace Mr Sam Walsh AO, who concludes his tenure as Chair after nine years of successful, voluntary service in April 2026.
More detailsRoyal 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.
The RFDS WA achieves accreditation
We are proud to announce that the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has achieved Nation Safety and Quality Service (NSQHS) Standards accreditation from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).
More than $380,000 raised at Topdrill's Annual Charity Sundowner
The RFDS sincerely thanks Topdrill and the more than 500 attendees at this year’s Resources Industry Charity Sundowner for raising over $380,000 for two crucial Goldfields charities.
Dental Health Week (5-11 August)
This week the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia is acknowledging Dental Health Week.
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.
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.
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.
Carol's story
Carol didn’t realise she had been bitten by the snake until she became very unwell about 15 minutes later.
