The RFDS in WA
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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.
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The story of Jimmy Darcy and his horse
11 Mar 2022As we celebrate the moment the RFDS took flight on its first mission on Flying Doctor Day May 17, we want to share a story that captured the attention of the country, including Flying Doctor founder Reverend John Flynn.
Read full story![Kalgoorlie boy fundraises for the WA Flying Doctor on his fifth birthday](https://thumbor.ixchosted.com/FP1yqCh8w8Dei-ExO1F6WB6mGgM=/600x400/https://rfds-media.s3.amazonaws.com/dd/news/Hamish_was_thrilled_to_have_Royal_Flying_Doctor_Service_WA_flight_nurse_Colleen_and_Dr_Adam_drop_by_his_birthday_party.1332.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIA57J6V557HP5WJ6WZ&Signature=VZiHfBXbh%2BakAmfLMkrPXK%2FukrM%3D&Expires=1719996222)
Kalgoorlie boy Hamish Levy celebrates 5th birthday by supporting his Flying Doctor in WA
11 Mar 2022Five-year-old Kalgoorlie boy Hamish Levy may just be our biggest fan! To celebrate his fifth birthday, instead of asking for presents, Hamish asked his guests to donate to the WA Flying Doctor instead. What a champ!
Read full story![Royal Flying Doctor Service WA and Lifeline WA partnership more important than ever before](https://thumbor.ixchosted.com/YF-H-DGW_S9v6qNUf1L7CgOPiuk=/600x400/https://rfds-media.s3.amazonaws.com/dd/news/20220114_PC12_with_LifeLine_logo_taken_by_Finn_Parsons_003.6ded.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIA57J6V557HP5WJ6WZ&Signature=y9T7wxDSqIgX4k%2Bkp%2FlEaeRxpQY%3D&Expires=1719996222)
Royal Flying Doctor Service WA and Lifeline WA partnership more important than ever before
09 Mar 2022A message of hope has been flying high this summer with two of Western Australia’s most trusted charities, the Royal Flying Doctor Service in WA and Lifeline WA, working together to support people with mental health issues.
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Wings of WA takes flight
02 Mar 2022Already in its first 60 days of service, our newest PC-12 has travelled to all corners of Western Australia and retrieved 63 patients.
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RFDS responds to an urgent call for anti venom after man gets bitten by tiger snake
01 Mar 2022Snake bite venom can spread quickly throughout the body and are always given the highest priority by the RFDS.
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Ready for take-off
25 Feb 2022Our latest magazine is out now! Read about your Flying Doctor in WA and how we are facing the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a new chapter in our history, patient and staff stories, and recipes from our family to yours...
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Darcy's Horse sculpture to raise vital funds for the WA Flying Doctor
19 Jan 2022A sculpture celebrating the Royal Flying Doctor Service will be on display in the Dexus lobby. “Darcy’s Horse” by WA artist Troy Morrison will be auctioned to raise vital funds for the RFDS.
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RFDS partners with INPEX for vaccines by helicopter
24 Dec 2021A new partnership has begun between the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) and INPEX to ensure critical COVID-19 vaccinations can continue during the wet season in remote Kimberley communities.
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