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Our numbers tell a critical story

10 Jun 2025

Numbers are important at tax time. At the Royal Flying Doctor Service, our numbers show why your help is critical in Western Australia.

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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
01 Sep 2023

Queen of the Skies

At 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.

Queen of the Skies
31 Aug 2023

Dr Christine McConnell retiring after 27 years

After 27 years’ service at the RFDS WA, Dr Christine McConnell has hung up her stethoscope.

Dr. McConnell in the 2000s on an aircraft
30 Aug 2023

Grain growers donate $100K to RFDS WA

Following a bumper season, CBH's unique grain forfeiting scheme sees generous donations for WA charities.

RFDS staff accept a $100k cheque from CBH