Royal Flying Doctor Service WA

Royal Flying Doctor Service WA The finest care, the furthest corner

❤️ Thanks to generous funding from Telethon7 Perth, Woodside Energy and the Western Australian community, critically ill...
24/02/2026

❤️ Thanks to generous funding from Telethon7 Perth, Woodside Energy and the Western Australian community, critically ill newborns across WA will benefit from safer, faster and more standardised aeromedical transfers, with new neonatal equipment to be purchased and available at all RFDS WA bases.

The funding will allow us to purchase innovative Stryker stretchers and Cherub neonatal equipment. This standardised equipment also aligns with St John WA's equipment to improving continuity of care across health services.

This is the seventh year the RFDS in WA has received critical funding from Telethon. Funding provided in 2024 supported neonatal transfers through the RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service, resulting in 35 neonatal retrievals in 2025. Around 200 total neonatal transfers are conducted by the RFDS in WA across all aircraft types each year 💙

Read more: https://bit.ly/474WJYs

✈️ We are pleased to announce that Mr Rob Slocombe has been elected RFDS WA Board Chair, replacing Mr Sam Walsh AO, who ...
19/02/2026

✈️ We are pleased to announce that Mr Rob Slocombe has been elected RFDS WA Board Chair, replacing Mr Sam Walsh AO, who will conclude his outstanding nine years of voluntary service as Board Chair in April 2026. Rob Slocombe has been a valued member of the RFDS WA board since 2019 and brings extensive board and executive experience to his new role.

Ms Joanne Farrell has been appointed Deputy Chair and has also been a valued member of the RFDS WA Board since 2019. Her extensive strategic expertise includes safety, human resources and risk management, and community and corporate engagement.

The RFDS extends its deep appreciation to Sam Walsh for his exceptional leadership and dedicated service. Under Sam Walsh’s leadership, the RFDS has undergone significant growth and innovation including the introduction of jets and helicopters to our fleet.

We also thank outgoing Board members Professor Angus Turner, Mr Tim Shackleton, Mr John van der Wielen and Mr Simon Trott for their valued contributions and are pleased to formally welcome Simon Richmond to the Board.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4tGG8UE

We’re excited to invite schools from around Western Australia to take part in the first-ever RFDS WA Schools Program, pr...
16/02/2026

We’re excited to invite schools from around Western Australia to take part in the first-ever RFDS WA Schools Program, proudly supported by CBH Group ✈️

This new initiative gives students a fun and meaningful way to learn about the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s vital work in regional and remote Western Australia, while participating in Flying Doctor Day 2026 activities.

To learn more and register 👉 https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/wa/support-us/rfds-wa-schools-program/

Celebrating Anne Lewis – 100 Years Young! 🎉This week, we had the honour of celebrating Anne Lewis’ 100th birthday! Anne ...
05/02/2026

Celebrating Anne Lewis – 100 Years Young! 🎉

This week, we had the honour of celebrating Anne Lewis’ 100th birthday! Anne was WA’s first female commercial pilot and the first female pilot for the RFDS, a true trailblazer for women in aviation. When asked about her achievements, Anne said:
"What I did turned out to be a bit special and I rather enjoy being a bit special every now and then." ✨

Our RFDS team joined Anne to celebrate her incredible achievements and milestone birthday. She even enjoyed a ride in the RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service, thanks to Rotary Pilot Elaine Cadzow.

From the RFDS to the Royal Air Force and a global aviation career, Anne’s life is a testament to courage, passion, and inspiration. It was a privilege to pay tribute to such an iconic woman with 100 years of experience to inspire us all. ❤️💙

We’re thrilled to congratulate some incredible RFDS community champions recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours 🌟Ne...
05/02/2026

We’re thrilled to congratulate some incredible RFDS community champions recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours 🌟

Neil Livingstone was awarded Senior Citizen of the Year 👏
For 18 years, Neil has led the Esperance Firewood Cutters, inspiring volunteers and raising over $1 million for the RFDS WA. Neil’s long-term dedication and leadership embody the very best of community service.

Wayne & Jeanette Taylor - The Litter Legends! 🗑️
Wayne and Jeanette, also known as Litter Legends, were recognised for their passionate community action and dedication by collecting 184 bags of rubbish during the Oceans to Outback challenge to support the RFDS. Their commitment motivates others to get out, care for our environment and make a difference.

Dr Kenneth Arthur Elliott AO 🌍
Congratulations to Dr Ken Elliott, former RFDS WA doctor, who was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his distinguished service to international relations through humanitarian medical care in remote regions. His remarkable service highlights the impact of medical care both at home and overseas.

Congratulations to all nominees and recipients of the Australia Day Honours across Western Australia and beyond 👏

Photo 1: Neil Livingstone (photo credit - Shire of Esperance)
Photo 2: Wayne and Jeanette Taylor (photo credit - Shire of Carnarvon)
Photo 3: Dr Kenneth Arthur Elliott and his wife Jocelyn at Government House WA (photo credit: Government House WA)

Today we reached a major milestone, caring for our 900th rotary patient 🚁The RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service EC145 helic...
03/02/2026

Today we reached a major milestone, caring for our 900th rotary patient 🚁

The RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service EC145 helicopters are a vital part of our WA operations. They support hospital-to-hospital transfers and add real versatility, landing on rooftop helipads at Royal Perth, Fiona Stanley, and Perth Children’s Hospital. This reduces ambulance travel times and gives our frontline crews greater capacity to respond to patient needs.

After 20 years, we’re wishing a farewell to Carmen, our much-loved Service Support Assistant based at Jandakot, who is r...
30/01/2026

After 20 years, we’re wishing a farewell to Carmen, our much-loved Service Support Assistant based at Jandakot, who is retiring this month 💙❤️

Thank you, Carmen, for 20 years of outstanding service and for everything you’ve given to the RFDS WA. You will be truly missed, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter 💐

We recently welcomed the Nurse Midwife Health Program, a national not-for-profit providing free, confidential mental hea...
22/01/2026

We recently welcomed the Nurse Midwife Health Program, a national not-for-profit providing free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support for nurses and midwives.

Our team also loved the thoughtful goodies – a great reminder that help is always there when it’s needed.

Learn more 👉 https://nursemidwifehpa.org.au

We were thrilled to welcome Erin from Tasmania for a placement as a University of Tasmania Robin Miller Scholarship reci...
19/01/2026

We were thrilled to welcome Erin from Tasmania for a placement as a University of Tasmania Robin Miller Scholarship recipient ✈️

This was the second year we’ve hosted the scholarship in WA, giving Erin the chance to dive into rural and remote healthcare and inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals 💙❤️

“It’s never just a flight - it’s a collective effort that stretches across the sky, the state, and the community.”Across...
14/01/2026

“It’s never just a flight - it’s a collective effort that stretches across the sky, the state, and the community.”

Across WA, our aircraft land at more than 800 remote locations - many without sealed runways, lights or road access for hundreds of kilometres ✈️🚁

Behind every landing site is a person, a family and a community relying on us. Behind every retrieval is an extraordinary level of careful coordination by the RFDS Regional Operations Centre at Jandakot that receives more than 650 calls every day.

Read more: https://bit.ly/49kOpFL

From Victoria to WA, and straight into our hearts ✈️This week we welcomed the Popple family to our Jandakot base. After ...
09/01/2026

From Victoria to WA, and straight into our hearts ✈️

This week we welcomed the Popple family to our Jandakot base. After selling their home and travelling Australia for 18 months, sisters Madeline and Amelia are raising funds for the RFDS WA by selling handmade jewellery in caravan parks along the way.

They’ve already raised $1,500 - with more creations still to come. Thank you, Maddy and Amelia, for your generosity and kindness 💙❤️

The Popple Kids' Creations

Thanks for everything, Susan! 💐After almost 20 years of flight nursing, today Susan completed her final patient retrieva...
30/12/2025

Thanks for everything, Susan! 💐

After almost 20 years of flight nursing, today Susan completed her final patient retrieval for the RFDS.

A well-earned retirement starts now, and we wish her all the very best for the next chapter.

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Perth, WA
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