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Flying Doctor Day 2024

14 May 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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RFDS Australia's Most Reputable Charity

13 Jan 2023

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Ex TC Ellie flooding at Fitzroy Crossing airstrip

RFDS supports flooded Kimberley communities

05 Jan 2023

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The RFDS in WA sees an increase in calls for help early this festive season

19 Dec 2022

The Royal Doctor Service of WA (RFDS) has seen an increase in calls related to accidents in regional WA during the past week.

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RFDS patient calls for support this Christmas

29 Nov 2022

A Perth mother-of-two who suffered a life-threatening emergency while on holiday in the South West is encouraging Western Australians to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) this Christmas.

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RFDS WA crews pause for Remembrance Day

RFDS WA crews pause for Remembrance Day

11 Nov 2022

This Remembrance Day, Royal Flying Doctor Service crews across Western Australia paused at 11am to reflect on the price that Australia and countries around the world have paid through wars and conflict since the First World War.

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Dr Kieren Hennelly at the conference

Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association Raises Funds for the WA Flying Doctor

07 Nov 2022

Community support was strong for the Royal Flying Doctor Service WA and Dolly’s Dream at the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association (KPCA) conference held in Broome last month.

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Purchase an RFDS gift that makes a difference this Christmas

01 Nov 2022

Support the Royal Flying Doctor Service this Christmas by purchasing a gift from our shop. All proceeds help us to be there for people who live in the furthest corners of Western Australia and need our care the most.

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RFDS WA crew celebrate double win at 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards

RFDS WA crew celebrate double win at 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards

25 Oct 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service WA is celebrating this week following two wins at the Rural Health Excellence Awards on Saturday night.

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