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The RFDS welcomes funding for Geraldton base

23 Dec 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia (RFDS) welcomes the State Government’s confirmation of $7.5 million to fund the operation of a new RFDS base in Geraldton.

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21 Nov 2023

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.

Operations Coordinator answering the phone on her headset.
18 Sep 2023

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.

Steve is now back behind the wheel
01 Sep 2023

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.

Queen of the Skies
31 Aug 2023

Dr Christine McConnell retiring after 27 years

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

Dr. McConnell in the 2000s on an aircraft
30 Aug 2023

Grain growers donate $100K to RFDS WA

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

RFDS staff accept a $100k cheque from CBH
14 Aug 2023

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.

Mini plane inspires big donation