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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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Our Regional Treasure Chests Supporting West Australians

01 Oct 2019

RFDS Western Operations medical chests are located in more than 500 national parks, mine sites, stations and rural communities, providing essential access to medical treatment for a wide range of situations.

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Show time for the Flying Doctor

20 Sep 2019

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is delighted to again showcase its life-saving work and support the state’s largest annual community event - the 2019 IGA Perth Royal Show.

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Have you heard of Sepsis?

12 Sep 2019

Sepsis is responsible for about 5,000 deaths in Australia each year - more than our national road toll and common strains of cancer, according to Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Head of Medical Dr Andrew Hooper.

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Broome RFDS crews float a labour of love at Shinju Festival

10 Sep 2019

Check out our legendary and artistic Broome crews representing at the 2019 Shinju Matsuri Festival float parade!

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RFDS and Rio Tinto 'Keep Flynn Flying' with unique $20 fundraising campaign

26 Aug 2019

The Keep Flynn Flying campaign features an augmented reality experience where users will be able to bring RFDS founder Reverend John Flynn to life by scanning his image on the $20 note with their phones.

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Wendy and Karleigh

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.

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RFDS trials gender-specific clinics in the Kimberley

12 Jul 2019

The 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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Wiluna local and young Martu woman wins for community

Royal Flying Doctor Service Regional Service Award 2019 winner announced

27 May 2019

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