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Peace of mind in the Wheatbelt
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Dentist Vincenzo Figliomeni had been working in an on-call emergency role at Perth Children’s Hospital when he started to see a worrying trend.
Shared history
It’s a true legend of the bush that inspired the Reverend John Flynn’s vision to create what eventually became the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Operation Mitchell Plateau
It was a team effort when the RFDS was called to retrieve a woman who broke her leg hiking in one of WA’s most hard-to-reach locations.
Country & Westynn
Karratha mum Tui Magner was excited to welcome her first son after having three beautiful daughters. But once her newborn was in her arms, Tui quickly realised little Westynn was not well.
A first for the RFDS
In May, a crew carried out the first aeromedical transfer from a remote fishing community on the Abrolhos Islands, 60km west of Geraldton.
Higher perspective
When a dirtbike crash left Jaimen Hudson a quadriplegic at the age of 17, he vowed that it wouldn’t stop him from living a life of purpose and adventure. He adopted the mantra “never waste a day.”
Meet Dr Deb Molloy
Dr Deb grew up in Ireland and completed her medical training there. Since moving to Australia in 2014, she has worked as a medical officer for the RFDS in NSW and Western Australia.
Pharmacy in a box
For those who live, travel or work remotely, an RFDS medical chest can be a lifeline.
Read the latest edition of Your Flying Doctor
Our spring magazine is jam-packed with stories from all over Western Australia about the RFDS's dedicated staff, inspiring patients and our passionate supporters.
Royal Flying Doctor Service WA expands Medevac Service
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Australia (RFDS WA) has expanded its aeromedical retrieval capabilities through a new partnership with PHI Aviation.
The RFDS WA achieves accreditation
We are proud to announce that the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has achieved Nation Safety and Quality Service (NSQHS) Standards accreditation from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).
More than $380,000 raised at Topdrill's Annual Charity Sundowner
The RFDS sincerely thanks Topdrill and the more than 500 attendees at this year’s Resources Industry Charity Sundowner for raising over $380,000 for two crucial Goldfields charities.
Dental Health Week (5-11 August)
This week the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia is acknowledging Dental Health Week.
Partnering for a more inclusive future
The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia was proud to host its first Indigenous nursing student as part of a new partnership with Murdoch University.
RFDS welcomes 10-year partnership with WA Country Health Service
The RFDS WA is pleased to announce the signing of a new 10-year contract with the WACHS to continue delivering high quality health care and aeromedical services to regional and remote Western Australians.
