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Helen and baby Theo at the Christmas tree

Mother-to-be Helen's emergency flight to Perth

19 Nov 2024

First time mother-to-be Helen did everything right throughout her pregnancy this year. She hung up her riding helmet and was taking extra care around the horses. But one hot February morning, a regular day at the stud took a dramatic turn.

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Flying Doctor recognised at 2019 Make a Difference Awards

15 Nov 2019

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is proud to have been recognised for its contribution to the provision of youth mental health services at the 2019 Youth Focus Make a Difference Awards.

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"We knew she was in safe hands..."

14 Nov 2019

“We did not anticipate the situation of our gorgeous girl, Calvary, arriving early. The panic set in straight away on how to get her over to Melbourne for the open-heart surgery she required.” Sofia said.

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RFDS Jandakot Open Day a flying success

30 Oct 2019

The Flying Doctor was extremely proud to welcome thousands of Western Australians to its Jandakot base for an Open Day on Saturday, 26 October.

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Flying Doctor makes new appointments to Board of Directors

28 Oct 2019

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors.

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WA Flying Doctor throws open doors for Open Day at Jandakot base

15 Oct 2019

Come along and view our aircraft and meet with the Flying Doctor team of doctors, flight nurses, pilots, engineers and operations staff at the Jandakot Open Day held on Saturday, October 26 from 10am-4pm.

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2019 Spring Newsletter

03 Oct 2019

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Second PC-24 jet in service

01 Oct 2019

When every minute in the air can mean the difference between life and death, these new jets have the potential to save countless lives.

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Double your dollar

01 Oct 2019

Rio Tinto to match all donations up to $100,000. We have recently launched an exciting and innovative digital fundraising campaign ‘Keep Flynn Flying’ with our partner Rio Tinto.

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