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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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Meet RFDS Western Operations dental assistant Karleigh Barbour
05 Aug 2019“The positive response I receive from the community when they see me in my uniform never fails to make me feel proud to work for the RFDS.
Read full storyRFDS trials gender-specific clinics in the Kimberley
12 Jul 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia reports the health outcomes of a remote Aboriginal community in the Kimberley are being better addressed with the roll out of gender-specific clinics.
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Royal Flying Doctor Service Regional Service Award 2019 Finalists announced
23 May 2019Recognising our rural and regional young achievers and community contributors
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Spotlight shone on RFDS Narrogin auxiliaries
22 May 2019“The community support and gratitude for the Flying Doctor has been overwhelming and I’m very proud to represent such an important service.
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Meet Port Hedland Flying Doctor Sanjeet Chana
17 May 2019“As a Brit working in Australia for the first time, the Gibb River Road sits as a must-see, an iconic route in an amazing part of the country. I’m really looking forward to staying at cattle stations, visiting remote communities and meeting the people who live there.
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Kalamunda Bushies ride to support the Flying Doctor
17 May 2019"When the opportunity arose to help one of our fellow agencies in the emergency services link, it was a no brainer.
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Off duty Flight Nurse saves life on commercial flight
03 May 2019After visiting family in Perth on his days off, Flight Nurse Ben never expected to help save a life on his commercial flight home to Port Hedland.
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