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Nurse John smiling

The sky diaries

25 Mar 2025

Retrieval Nurse John Howes has marked an incredible 30 years of service with the RFDS, caring for thousands of patients in that time.

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Dr Deb Molloy

Meet Dr Deb Molloy

09 Sep 2024

Dr Deb grew up in Ireland and completed her medical training there. Since moving to Australia in 2014, she has worked as a medical officer for the RFDS in NSW and Western Australia.

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Dr Hazan's family

Pharmacy in a box

30 Aug 2024

For those who live, travel or work remotely, an RFDS medical chest can be a lifeline.

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Your Flying Doctor magazine teaser

Read the latest edition of Your Flying Doctor

29 Aug 2024

Our spring magazine is jam-packed with stories from all over Western Australia about the RFDS's dedicated staff, inspiring patients and our passionate supporters.

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PHI Helicopter

Royal Flying Doctor Service WA expands Medevac Service

26 Aug 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Australia (RFDS WA) has expanded its aeromedical retrieval capabilities through a new partnership with PHI Aviation.

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The RFDS WA achieves accreditation

20 Aug 2024

We are proud to announce that the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has achieved Nation Safety and Quality Service (NSQHS) Standards accreditation from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).

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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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