About Us

CareFlight is an Australian aeromedical charity with a mission to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community.

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Our Mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community

Our Vision is to be the most advanced integrated aeromedical service, trusted by all Australians.

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From a single helicopter in 1986

Today our doctors and nurses fly to and from destinations across Australia on helicopters, aeroplanes and jets.

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Work with us

CareFlight offers a variety of challenging and exciting career
opportunities in medicine, aviation and support services.

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Watch a brief introduction to CareFlight with CEO Mick Frewen and members of the team from around Australia. CareFlight today

Our Board and Governance

CareFlight’s Board of Directors ensure we stay true to our vision, uphold our code of conduct and ethics, and adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

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Reconciliation Action Plan

CareFlight views its Reconciliation Action Plan and commitment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as a key underpinning our Vision.

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Environmental Sustainability

CareFlight is committed to reducing our environmental impact and improving the sustainability of our business into the future.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

CareFlight encourages equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, with the aim of creating a culture which respects others and celebrates our differences.

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Our partners

Our Corporate Partners contribute their time, resources and financial support to help keep our aircraft in the skies and our medical crew continuing to save lives across Australia.

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Annual reports

Browse through our archive of annual and financial reports.

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Our aircraft

CareFlight uses the most advanced helicopters, turbo-prop aeroplanes and jet aircraft to transfer patients from accident scenes and between hospitals.

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News and stories

Click through to read the latest news and stories about CareFlight, including from our patients and team members.

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Acknowledgement of Country

CareFlight acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

CareFlight recognises that we travel and work on the lands of various First Nations peoples. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge and pay respects to the Traditional Owners and Elders – past, present and future – of all of the lands on which CareFlight operates.

Learn more about our commitment to Reconciliation

Read News and Stories about CareFlight

  • Staff stories

Congratulations Dr Ruth!

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  • Reconciliation
  • Staff stories

Taking action through employment

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  • Innovation, research and technology
  • News

CareFlight’s new world-class helicopter unveiled at Sydney Opera House

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  • Staff stories

The Story of Australia

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  • Reconciliation
  • Staff stories

CareFlight’s Australia Day relationship

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  • Innovation, research and technology
  • News

CareFlight announces partnership with electric aircraft pioneers AMSL Aero

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  • Reconciliation
  • Staff stories

Reconciliation at CareFlight – A message from our CEO

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  • Reconciliation
  • Staff stories

Reconciliation: in this together

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  • Reconciliation
  • Staff stories

Reconciliation: in this together

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  • Patient stories

Simon’s Story

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  • Patient stories

Going the extra mile with Zach

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  • Patient stories

Jason and Kia’s Story

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  • Patient stories

Lily’s amazing revival

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  • Innovation, research and technology

Shedding light on the injured brain: Phantom study

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  • Patient stories

Ryan’s Story

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