NSW government pledges A$15 million to Royal Flying Doctor Service
The New South Wales government has allocated A$15 million to the Royal Flying Doctor Service as part of its 2026/27 state budget, aimed at supporting healthcare in rural and remote areas.
The government of the Australian state of New South Wales has committed A$15 million, roughly €8.4 million, to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The funding forms part of the state's 2026/27 budget.
According to the announcement, the money is intended to help sustain medical services in rural and remote communities. It will support general medical care, dental services, mental health programs, and emergency and patient transport. Funding will also go toward transporting medical personnel to isolated areas.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service operates a fleet of five aircraft types for its air ambulance missions. Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft are used in South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Beechcraft King Air B350C and B200C aircraft serve Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania, with the fleet in Queensland supplemented by King Air 360CHW models. In Western Australia, rescue helicopters are also used to provide aerial medical response.
The funding announcement did not include further detail on how the money will be distributed among the various services mentioned.
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- aerotelegraph.comNew South Wales unterstützt Royal Flying Doctor Service mit 15 Millionen Dollar