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Flying Doctor recognised at 2019 Make a Difference Awards

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is proud to have been recognised for its contribution to the provision of youth mental health services at the 2019 Youth Focus Make a Difference Awards.

"We knew she was in safe hands..."

“We did not anticipate the situation of our gorgeous girl, Calvary, arriving early. The panic set in straight away on how to get her over to Melbourne for the open-heart surgery she required.” Sofia said.

RFDS Jandakot Open Day a flying success

The Flying Doctor was extremely proud to welcome thousands of Western Australians to its Jandakot base for an Open Day on Saturday, 26 October.

Flying Doctor makes new appointments to Board of Directors

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors.

WA Flying Doctor throws open doors for Open Day at Jandakot base

Come along and view our aircraft and meet with the Flying Doctor team of doctors, flight nurses, pilots, engineers and operations staff at the Jandakot Open Day held on Saturday, October 26 from 10am-4pm.

2019 Spring Newsletter

Second PC-24 jet in service

When every minute in the air can mean the difference between life and death, these new jets have the potential to save countless lives.

Double your dollar

Rio Tinto to match all donations up to $100,000. We have recently launched an exciting and innovative digital fundraising campaign ‘Keep Flynn Flying’ with our partner Rio Tinto.

Our Regional Treasure Chests Supporting West Australians

RFDS Western Operations medical chests are located in more than 500 national parks, mine sites, stations and rural communities, providing essential access to medical treatment for a wide range of situations.

Show time for the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is delighted to again showcase its life-saving work and support the state’s largest annual community event - the 2019 IGA Perth Royal Show.

Have you heard of Sepsis?

Sepsis is responsible for about 5,000 deaths in Australia each year - more than our national road toll and common strains of cancer, according to Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Head of Medical Dr Andrew Hooper.

Broome RFDS crews float a labour of love at Shinju Festival

Check out our legendary and artistic Broome crews representing at the 2019 Shinju Matsuri Festival float parade!

RFDS and Rio Tinto 'Keep Flynn Flying' with unique $20 fundraising campaign

The Keep Flynn Flying campaign features an augmented reality experience where users will be able to bring RFDS founder Reverend John Flynn to life by scanning his image on the $20 note with their phones.

Meet RFDS Western Operations dental assistant Karleigh Barbour

“The positive response I receive from the community when they see me in my uniform never fails to make me feel proud to work for the RFDS.

RFDS trials gender-specific clinics in the Kimberley

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia reports the health outcomes of a remote Aboriginal community in the Kimberley are being better addressed with the roll out of gender-specific clinics.