About
Founded in 1986, CareFlight is a charity based in Australia working on health, education, employment & skills.
CareFlight is an Australian aeromedical charity that provides critical care retrieval and rapid response helicopter, turbo-prop and jet services. It transfers patients from accident scenes and between hospitals, and runs clinical training, including trauma and emergency medicine courses for remote communities, health professionals and industry. Its stated mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community. Its operations span Australia, with bases including the Northern Territory, Sydney and Newcastle. CareFlight is funded through government, corporate and individual support, and it also runs a merchandise shop and a fundraising programme.
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MediSim
Health · Australia
Mobile trauma training program for clinicians and community members.
Emergency Trauma Training
Health · Australia
Trauma training workshops for remote communities and agricultural industries.
Patient Transport Services
Health · Australia
Aeromedical transfer of patients from accident scenes and between hospitals.
Sick and Injured Kids in the Bush
Health · Australia
Training workshop for remote communities on caring for sick and injured children.
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Australia's Most Reputable Charity
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Viva Energy Australia, Mounties Care, Nurofen, Honda Foundation, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Rio Tinto, Endeavour Energy, University of Tasmania, Northern Territory Community Benefit Fund, AMSL Aero, Infiniwell
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