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More detailsFlying Doctor base in Meekatharra upgraded
Patient care and comfort at the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) Meekatharra base in Western Australia has been lifted following the installation of a new patient transfer facility.
RFDS Western Operations pilot Jake Walsh marks flying milestone
Captain Jake Walsh has become WA's third RFDS pilot to join the '500 club' - achieving 500 hours flying time on the first-of-type aeromedical Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet.
A young diabetic's story
After school excursion for Djugerari Kids in remote WA
School's out for Djugerari Remote Community School students Cecilia and Kyle who score the opportunity to tour the RFDS' workhorse - the PC-12 turboprop aircraft and meet with crew.
Trailblazer in flight: WA Flying Doctor Brian Collings retires
After supporting regional and remote communities across WA for nearly 15-and-a-half years, Flying Doctor Brian Collings retires.
RFDS’ Life-saving Blood Supply
Primary Health in Koorabye
Broome-based RFDS pilot Bryn James says it is a privilege to be able to assist the people of Koorabye in the Kimberley through our primary healthcare clinics.
Dentists go west
Meet our Stars of COVID-19
Port Hedland International Airport takes the Flying Doctor to new heights
Landing fees for Flying Doctor crews arriving at Port Hedland International Airport will continue to be waived following a three-year partnership extension announced today.
National Volunteer Week 2020
This National Volunteer Week (18 – 24 May 2020), we celebrate and acknowledge the volunteers and supporters who are the lifeblood of our organisation.
Landmarks across Perth city to light up for Flying Doctor Day
Landmarks across Perth city will light up in the iconic red and blue colors of the Flying Doctor to celebrate 92 years of our life-saving service across Australia.
RFDS Receives Fuel Expense Relief from Australian Government
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been granted a number of fuel rebates from the Australian Government’s Australia Airline Financial Relief Package (AAFRP), totalling more than $500,000.
Meet Broome base flight nurse Fiona Yard
In recognition of International Nurses Day (May 12), we caught up with Broome base flight nurse Fiona Yard who is no stranger to the demands of remote nursing, especially as we continue to work through the pandemic and beyond.
