The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has been providing the finest care to Australians living and working in remote areas of the country for more than 95 years. From emergency aeromedical support for mining teams, to long-term healthcare for communities supporting mining operations, RFDS is ready to help when you need it most.
Every two minutes, someone in Australia receives vital care from the RFDS. Whether it is on the ground or through innovative telehealth, RFDS is bridging vast distances to ensure people can access live-saving care – no matter where they live, work, or play.
Step inside the future of emergency care
At AIMEX 2025, attendees will get a closer look at the emergency and essential health care the RFDS provides, whether it’s face-to-face or via digital means.
Visit the RFDS booth to see firsthand the tools and technology assisting to save lives every day.
Attendees can step inside the RFDS simulator aircraft and get a feel for what it’s like inside a ‘Flying Intensive Care Unit’ – where critical care meets the sky.
The RFDS is committed to ensuring the highest quality of care is within reach, no matter how far from hospital someone might be.
A great example of this is the RFDS Virtual Emergency Centre in William Creek in Far North South Australia. This groundbreaking service offers 24/7 emergency care with no health professionals physically in the room. Using telehealth, patients can connect directly with RFDS doctors, offering life-saving advice and support – instantly.
Josh Larven, a young Adelaide pilot who faced a life-threatening anaphylactic shock nearly 1,000km from home, credits the RFDS Virtual Emergency Centre in William Creek for saving his life: “Without the RFDS, I probably wouldn’t be here.”
Phil and Paul Gedye, two brothers on a motorbike adventure, turned to the RFDS for emergency help in the space of days after a motorbike crash and health scare in the Simpson Desert. Paul said: “This autonomous clinic at William Creek is the most innovative thing I’ve ever seen… You have a real-life doctor on a video screen – the care in their eyes and the knowledge, it’s so unique.”
On the first day of the conference, attendees will also have the chance to hear from RFDS executive leaders Dr Mardi Steere and Charlie Paterson on the AIMEX Main Stage, as they share insights into the Flying Doctor’s essential care for remote mining sites and communities.
Visit the RFDS at AIMEX 2025
Stop by the RFDS booth to learn more, experience live-saving technology firsthand, and find out how the Flying Doctor delivers the finest care to the furthest corner.