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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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RFDS flight nurse named finalist in 2020 Year of the Midwife and Nurse Awards
20 Apr 2021RFDS flight nurse Jeannette Spark has been named a finalist in the 2020 Year of the Midwife and Nursing Awards.
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An Australian first for WA's Flying Doctor
30 Mar 2021Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) Board Chair, Mr Sam Walsh AO has announced that two helicopters will join our fleet in an Australian first for the RFDS.
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Busselton nurse awarded RFDS Midwifery Scholarship
22 Mar 2021The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has awarded a Busselton Hospital ED nurse the second RFDS midwifery scholarship established in memory of inspirational Western Australian Savanna Addis.
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Travel outback with peace of mind
15 Mar 2021Find out how your Flying Doctor can help you as you are travelling around regional and remote Western Australia for importance peace of mind at the 2021 Caravan and Camping Show.
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Family's dream holiday up in smoke
12 Mar 2021The Borrello family were holidaying in Coral Bay when a fire consumed their camper trailer leaving them with burns injuries and requiring urgent transfer to Perth.
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Celebrating the women of the Flying Doctor
08 Mar 2021Happy International Women's Day! The Flying Doctor in WA is celebrating the day by recognising the tremendous efforts of the women of the Flying Doctor who #choosetochallenge themselves on the frontline and behind-the-scenes to benefit the health outcomes of all who live, work and travel across WA.
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A golden partnership begins
02 Mar 2021The Royal Flying Doctor Service in WA is delighted to welcome Westgold Resources as our newest major partner.
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The weekend that didn’t quite go to plan
25 Feb 2021Laura wasn't expecting to be airlifted by the RFDS when she was spending the weekend in Mukinbudin with her family. Thankfully the RFDS was there for Laura and her baby boy Archie to safely transport them to Perth...
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