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RFDS Meekatharra base, WA Mid West and Gascoyne region

The RFDS welcomes funding for Geraldton base

23 Dec 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia (RFDS) welcomes the State Government’s confirmation of $7.5 million to fund the operation of a new RFDS base in Geraldton.

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06 Aug 2024

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.

More than $380,000 raised at Topdrill's Annual Charity Sundowner
05 Aug 2024

Dental Health Week (5-11 August)

This week the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia is acknowledging Dental Health Week.

Dentist Michiel De Beer and Dentist Alexandra Dreher with a patient
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.

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