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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08 Mar 2024

Road to recovery - Bella's story

Bella Howe’s life changed on a wild winter’s day in July 2022. She was a spectator at a dirt bike race in the Wheatbelt town of Brookton when a rider lost control on a jump.

Bella smiling next to a horse
08 Feb 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia records busiest year

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australian has recorded its busiest year on record, with 10,270 patients retrieved across the state throughout 2023.

RFDS Doctor in an aircraft
30 Jan 2024

RFDS WA Board Member Professor Fiona Wood recognised in Australia Day Honours

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia proudly congratulates board member Professor Fiona Wood on her inclusion in the Australia Day Honours List.

Professor Fiona Wood
04 Jan 2024

Can you help us to understand our impact?

Take this quick survey and help us to understand the impact of the RFDS on Western Australia.

RFDS WA Jet flying through the sky
19 Dec 2023

Josie Alec joins RFDS WA Board

RFDS WA is proud to announce Kuruma Marthudunera (KM) traditional owner and business identity Josie Alec has joined its Board of Directors.

Josie Alec RFDS WA
23 Nov 2023

RFDS celebrates 200 helicopter retrievals

200 patients of all ages have been transferred by the Fortescue Heli-Med Service EC145 helicopters since they joined the RFDS fleet 18 months ago.

RFDS celebrates 200 helicopter retrievals
21 Nov 2023

The Regional Operations Centre: Where it all begins

The 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.

Operations Coordinator answering the phone on her headset.
18 Sep 2023

Steve's Story: Stroke strikes behind the wheel

Steve Mogridge was driving on a lonely stretch of the Goldfields Highway when he had a stroke.

Steve is now back behind the wheel