Royal Flying Doctor Service Base

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Port Augusta Base serves an area of 840,000 square kilometres, providing emergency aeromedical and essential primary health care services to people who live, work and travel in the outback areas of South Australia.

The base is one of 23 operated by the RFDS across the country, an organisation that assists someone every two minutes.

Be it an aeromedical evacuation, a GP clinic, a telehealth call, a mental health or oral health clinic, or a child's immunisation, the RFDS is there for rural and remote Australians.

While supported by government funding, the RFDS relies on bequests, fundraising and donations to bridge the gap in operational funding and to finance the replacement of aircraft, medical equipment and other major capital initiatives. 

If you wish to donate to the RFDS, you can make a donation directly at flyingdoctor.org.au/sant or when you visit us at Wadlata Outback Centre.

Although the Port Augusta Base does not currently offer tours, they are scheduled to be a filming location for Season 3 of Channel 7's TV Show, RFDS. Read more: https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/news/season-3-rfds-set-soar-new-stories-and-stunning-locations/

For 24/7 emergency assistance in South Australia, remember to dial 000 or 1800 RFDS SA (1800 733 772) if you’re in an outback area. The RFDS will be alerted and be on their way.