The Royal Flying Doctor Service is delighted to have yesterday signed a long-term Strategic Partnership with the Australian Government until 2031-32, cementing the shared commitment to together improve the health of people in rural and remote communities.
This Strategic Partnership aligns with the ongoing support for critical RFDS services by the Australian Government and follows the Federal Budget announcement in May of this year of an additional $71.3million over 3 years for the RFDS to support the delivery of essential health services. The funding enables the RFDS to continue to deliver primary healthcare, mental health and dental services across rural and remote areas in the face of rising costs.
Speaking at the signing of the Strategic Partnership, Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon. Mark Butler MP said:
“Over nine decades, the RFDS has provided a lifeline for people who live, work and travel in rural, remote and very remote Australia”
“The strategic agreement between the Commonwealth and the RFDS is part of our commitment to working together as genuine partners to improve health outcomes for people in the bush. Our government is committed to ensuring no-one is left behind in having access to health and medical care”.
“This additional investment from the Albanese Government ensures the RFDS can continue to provide world-class healthcare services”.
