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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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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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Operations Coordinator answering the phone on her headset.

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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RFDS staff accept a $100k cheque from CBH

Grain growers donate $100K to RFDS WA

30 Aug 2023

Following a bumper season, CBH's unique grain forfeiting scheme sees generous donations for WA charities.

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Mini plane inspires big donation

Mini plane inspires big donation

14 Aug 2023

When aeromodeller Andrew Herzfeld set out to build a replica Rio Tinto Life-Flight PC-24 jet, he dreamed of using it to fundraise for RFDS WA.

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RFDS staff with a PC-12 bearing the Rinehart Medical Foundation logo

New partnership helps RFDS fly into the future

13 Jul 2023

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