The RFDS in WA
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The Team Behind RFDS WA Operations
Every day, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS) stands ready to respond 24/7, no matter how remote the call for help may be.
More detailsRFDS celebrates 200 helicopter retrievals
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.
The Regional Operations Centre: Where it all begins
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.
Steve's Story: Stroke strikes behind the wheel
Steve Mogridge was driving on a lonely stretch of the Goldfields Highway when he had a stroke.
Queen of the Skies
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.
Dr Christine McConnell retiring after 27 years
After 27 years’ service at the RFDS WA, Dr Christine McConnell has hung up her stethoscope.
Grain growers donate $100K to RFDS WA
Following a bumper season, CBH's unique grain forfeiting scheme sees generous donations for WA charities.
Mini plane inspires big donation
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.
New partnership helps RFDS fly into the future
