24-hour medical and emergency assistance

• SA (Outback Areas): 1800 RFDS SA
• NT (Central Australia): 000
• NT (Top End/Darwin): 000
• HF Radio: (4010kHz, 6890kHz or 8165kHz)
• Satellite Telephone: 08 8648 9555 or +61 1800 RFDS SA (+61 1800 733 772)

RFDS Community Health Services

The RFDS is committed to delivering whole-of-life community health services to help outback, rural and remote Australians live happier and healthier lives.

Our Community Health Services are delivered by a team of experienced and professional doctors, nurses and allied health clinicians who specialise in rural and remote health.

Our services include: Sexual Health; Mental Health & Wellbeing; Aboriginal Health; Women's Health, Pregnancy & Midwifery; Children's Health; Men's Health; Aging Well; Medication Management; Health Education & Remote First Aid Training; Dental & Oral Health; Allied Health (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics); Vaccinations

Additional Community Health Services

24/7 social crisis services

1800RESPECT: 24/7 national online and phone clinic providing safe, confidential information, counselling and support services for people impacted by domestic violence, family violence, sexual assault and rape.
CALL:1800 RESPECT

13YARN: 24/7 national crisis support line designed and led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for Mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
CALL: 13YARN

Lifeline: national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
CALL: 13 11 14

Community support services

Headspace: free online and phone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.
CALL:1800 650 890

Beyondblue: provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
CALL: 1300 22 4636

MensLine Australia: professional phone and online support and information service for Australian men.
CALL: 1300 78 9978

SANE Australia: provides information about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support and help for carers.
CALL: 1800 18 7263

Support after Suicide: provides information, resources, counselling and group support to those bereaved by suicide. Education and professional development to health, welfare and education professionals.
CALL: (03) 9421 7640

Diversity and inclusion support services

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National): interpreting service provided by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.
CALL: 13 14 50

National Relay Service: provides service access for deaf and hearing impaired people.
CALL: 133 677

Vision Australia, supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose.
CALL: 1300 84 74 66

QLife: provides anonymous and free LGBTQI+ peer support for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
CALL:1800 184 527