The Outback Car Trek

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world.

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Utilising advanced aviation, medical, and communications technologies, the RFDS delivers essential primary health care services alongside 24-hour emergency aeromedical support to people living, working, and travelling across Australia.

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With a service area covering more than 7.13 million square kilometres—effectively one of the largest “waiting rooms” in the world—the RFDS provides vital, round-the-clock emergency medical care to rural and remote communities.

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The RFDS conducts emergency medical evacuations for patients who are seriously ill or injured and require urgent attention. Highly skilled medical teams deliver critical care on-site before transporting patients, via dedicated aircraft, to appropriate hospitals for further treatment when required.

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In addition to emergency services, the RFDS plays a crucial role in delivering ongoing healthcare through regular fly-in, fly-out clinics. These services include general practitioners, nursing care, and allied health support for communities with limited or no access to local medical facilities.

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Rural and remote Australia is characterised by small, widely dispersed populations and limited access to healthcare infrastructure. The RFDS addresses this challenge by providing consistent, reliable medical services, often acting as the sole healthcare provider in many regions.

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In these communities, the RFDS supports individuals and families throughout their entire lives—delivering not just critical care, but continuity of care that helps sustain the health and wellbeing of remote Australia.