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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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Professor Fiona Wood

RFDS WA Board Member Professor Fiona Wood recognised in Australia Day Honours

30 Jan 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia proudly congratulates board member Professor Fiona Wood on her inclusion in the Australia Day Honours List.

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Can you help us to understand our impact?

04 Jan 2024

Take this quick survey and help us to understand the impact of the RFDS on Western Australia.

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Josie Alec joins RFDS WA Board

19 Dec 2023

RFDS WA is proud to announce Kuruma Marthudunera (KM) traditional owner and business identity Josie Alec has joined its Board of Directors.

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RFDS celebrates 200 helicopter retrievals

RFDS celebrates 200 helicopter retrievals

23 Nov 2023

200 patients of all ages have been transferred by the Fortescue Heli-Med Service EC145 helicopters since they joined the RFDS fleet 18 months ago.

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The Regional Operations Centre: Where it all begins

21 Nov 2023

The crew in the Regional Operations Centre make crucial decisions every day to ensure the smooth retrieval of patients. Coordinating nearly 30 patient transfers daily across the state requires quick thinking and expertise.

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Steve is now back behind the wheel

Steve's Story: Stroke strikes behind the wheel

18 Sep 2023

Steve Mogridge was driving on a lonely stretch of the Goldfields Highway when he had a stroke.

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Queen of the Skies

Queen of the Skies

01 Sep 2023

At the age of 97, Anne Lewis is being honoured as being the first woman to obtain her commercial pilot's licence in WA and the first woman to fly for the RFDS.

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Dr. McConnell in the 2000s on an aircraft

Dr Christine McConnell retiring after 27 years

31 Aug 2023

After 27 years’ service at the RFDS WA, Dr Christine McConnell has hung up her stethoscope.

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