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Flying Doctor Edi's Story

"Many of the patients we pick up are suffering from chronic health issues and are in dire need of specialist care.

Rural GPs train on the ground and now in the air with RFDS

Western Australia’s regional and remote health care networks are set to be strengthened with RFDS Western Operations achieving national accreditation as a training provider for rural General Practitioners (GPs).

RFDS welcomes two leading medical experts to its board

RFDS Western Operations is proud to announce the appointment of Director of Burns Service WA Professor Fiona Wood AM and McCusker Director of Lions Outback Vision Dr Angus Turner to its board.

RFDS pilot first woman in the Southern Hemisphere to command the Pilatus PC-24 jet

RFDS Western Operations pilot Lisa Roper-Campbell is the first woman in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere to command the world-first for aero medical service Pilatus PC-24 jet.

RFDS Western Operations fleet world-leader in aero medical services

The arrival of the second Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet 'Kimberley' marks the completion of the RFDS Western Operations integrated fleet.

A Christmas miracle - Jeremy's Flying Doctor story

"Jeremy wouldn't be alive today if the RFDS didn't come to get us that day," Wheatbelt resident Sherelle said.

World-first aero medical PC-24 jet lands in WA

On Sunday December 2, Rio Tinto Managing Director Pilbara Mines Stefan Buys joined RFDS Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Tomkinson to witness the historic touchdown of the RFDS' first Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft at Broome International Airport.

Your Christmas 2018 Wish for the Flying Doctor

Thank you for supporting the RFDS. We would love to hear your Chistmas wishes for the Flying Doctor!

Emilia's Story

“The isolation felt extreme in Coral Bay when Emilia was bitten by the snake.”

Isla's new sponsors help keep Goldfields safe

GrainKing Nyrex Chaser Bin Auction for Royal Flying Doctor Service

Take part in the GrainKing Bin Auction for Royal Flying Doctor Service. The profits from this one-of-a-kind chaser bin auction will be donated to the RFDS.

Frances heads to Tahiti for World Sprints

RFDS WA Medical Services administration coordinator Frances will travel to Tahiti this month to compete in the Va'a World Sprint Championships.

Tax Appeal 2018

In the lead up to the 2018 End of Financial Year, Perth business man Ben Pollard shares why he supports the Royal Flying Doctor Service through regular giving.

RFDS WA nurses facilitate primary health care to PNG communities

RFDS nurses Fiona and Fran delivered primary health care to remote villages in Papa New Guinea as part of a No Roads Expedition clinical outreach program in May this year.

Grazier lucky to be alive after high-speed crash on remote station

The boys strapped me onto an old shearing bed and put me on the back of the utility and we made our way to the nearest registered airstrip to meet the RFDS plane. Those are just the things you have to do out here if you’ve got nothing on hand.