The RFDS in QLD

Telehealth and Medical Chests

RFDS is now providing urgent after-hours GP telehealth support to rural, remote and regional patients within the North Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN). This service supports patients with acute care needs who cannot wait for in-hours GP services. Eligibility criteria apply. Service hours:

Monday to Friday 6pm to 11pm
Saturday 1pm to 12midnight
Sunday and Public Holidays 24 hours

To access the service call 1300 697 622 or for more information click here.

RFDS medical officers provide a 24-hour medical consultation service via telephone and radio transmission. The service is provided to people living, working or travelling in remote areas of Queensland. Advice is also available to rural doctors, remote area nurses, allied health staff, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, patients and carers.

Another unique service is the RFDS Medical Chest. There are 1,200 of these valuable medical chests located throughout the state. They allow patients to be treated for a range of medical conditions including antibiotics for infections, pain relief prior to medical evacuation and more. They contain a variety of first aid items, medications and pain relief.

A guide for RFDS Medical Chest Custodians is available to review online.

Medical Chest Administration

1300 624 378

medicalchest@rfdsqld.com.au