About Us
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (Western Operations) provides quality aerial medical and associated health services to advance the health of people in remote areas. We provide emergency evacuations, inter hospital transfers, remote medical consultations and primary health clinics to people located or travelling in remote and rural areas of the State.
In all our operations, we embrace the following values:
- A patient-focussed approach to care
- Achievement and maintenance of the highest standards of service
- Compassion and concern for the individual requiring care
- A commitment to ethical practice and integrity in all dealings
- Flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the communities served
- Sustaining a safe and healthy environment for staff and users of the services provided
- Support and encouragement in the development of staff
- Environmental awareness and responsibility
We operate from five bases throughout Western Australia - located at Derby, Port Hedland, Meekatharra, Kalgoorlie and Jandakot. An operational contingent of staff comprising 3 doctors, 5 nurses and 5 pilots is stationed at each Base to respond to the needs of patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Last Updated: 12/03/2008