Queensland
24-hour medical and emergency help: 1300 MY RFDS (1300 69 7337).
Urgent notice from RFDS: you may need to update your satellite phone settings to be able to call Telehealth (1300 MY RFDS).
NSW and ACT
24-hour medical emergency help: call the Flying Doctor directly on 1800 DRS FLY (1800 377 359) or dial 000.
Use these numbers only in an emergency or if you do not have access to hospital services in your local area.
To talk to someone: Lifeline 13 11 14. Rural areas: Lifeline 13 11 14 or the NSW rural 24-hour mental health crisis line 1800 011 511.
Victoria
RFDS Victoria does not provide emergency medical services. Dial 000.
South Australia and Northern Territory
- SA (outback areas): 1800 RFDS SA (1800 733 772)
- NT (Central Australia): 000
- NT (Top End / Darwin): 000
- HF radio: 4010 kHz, 6890 kHz or 8165 kHz
- Satellite phone: 08 8648 9555 or +61 1800 733 772
Tasmania
Tasmanian RFDS does not provide emergency medical services. Dial 000.
Western Australia
24-hour medical and emergency help: 1800 625 800. Satellite phone calls: 08 9417 6389.