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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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More than $380,000 raised at Topdrill's Annual Charity Sundowner

More than $380,000 raised at Topdrill's Annual Charity Sundowner

06 Aug 2024

The RFDS sincerely thanks Topdrill and the more than 500 attendees at this year’s Resources Industry Charity Sundowner for raising over $380,000 for two crucial Goldfields charities.

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Dentist Michiel De Beer and Dentist Alexandra Dreher with a patient

Dental Health Week (5-11 August)

05 Aug 2024

This week the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia is acknowledging Dental Health Week.

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Dr Watson, Nurse Jess, Pilot Rob, Murdoch Uni Nurse Camille and a Pilot at Three Springs

Partnering for a more inclusive future

26 Jul 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia was proud to host its first Indigenous nursing student as part of a new partnership with Murdoch University.

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RFDS welcomes 10-year partnership with WA Country Health Service

RFDS welcomes 10-year partnership with WA Country Health Service

19 Jul 2024

The RFDS WA is pleased to announce the signing of a new 10-year contract with the WACHS to continue delivering high quality health care and aeromedical services to regional and remote Western Australians.

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RFDS helicopter and ambulance

New RFDS facility opens at Busselton

14 Jun 2024

A new purpose-built facility has officially opened at Busselton-Margaret River Airport for RFDS and St John WA crews.

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Carol smiling at the beach.

Carol's story

13 Jun 2024

Carol didn’t realise she had been bitten by the snake until she became very unwell about 15 minutes later.

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RFDS GP with patient

RFDS to open its first permanent GP clinic in Kalgoorlie

12 Jun 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) will open its first permanent GP clinic in Kalgoorlie in late 2024 to support the growing demand for primary health care in the Goldfields.

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Above & Beyond

RFDS promises Above & Beyond towards centenary

12 Jun 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) has launched its 2024 – 2028 Strategy, entitled Above & Beyond.

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