Mental Health
The RFDS currently runs a range of specific mental health programs in three of its four operating sections, utilising both Commonwealth and State funding. Mental health service activities are based on community needs and include clinical service provision and community development initiatives.
In addition, a number of mental health projects have been conducted, focusing on the development of educational resources for RFDS staff, rural and remote health practitioners and the general public. Practitioner support is also available for RFDS staff.
The RFDS mental health program is continually evolving to better meet the needs of people who live in the bush.