Article supplied by RFDS.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Australia (RFDS WA) has expanded its aeromedical retrieval capabilities through a new partnership with PHI Aviation.
This collaboration extends RFDS WA’s offshore medevac services to support client operations in the Bonaparte Basin.
Key highlights of the expanded service:
- A dedicated doctor and paramedic/nurse retrieval team stationed at PHI’s Darwin base.
- The team provides rapid medical evacuations for critical cases in remote offshore areas, and search and rescue operations.
- This builds on RFDS WA’s medical evacuation services from PHI’s Broome base.
The partnership with PHI strengthens RFDS WA’s position as a leader in remote healthcare, serving the world’s largest and most remote health jurisdiction. It also generates additional revenue through a profit-for-purpose model, supporting RFDS WA’s mission to provide vital medical services to our communities.
RFDS WA conducts over 10,000 aeromedical retrievals annually, and this extension enhances our capacity to save lives in even more remote locations. The collaboration with PHI Aviation opens doors for potential partnerships with other companies operating in the region, to further extend RFDS WA’s reach and impact.