Flight Nurses Australia

30/05/2026

Interesting info - discuss ⬇️

28/05/2026

Looks like another great webinar from ACEM

The Starting and Sustaining a Career in Pre-hospital and Retrieval Medicine webinar is bringing together FACEMs who live and breathe PHRM to share their experiences.

You'll walk away from the session with:
◽️ An introduction to starting a career in PHRM, from meeting requirements to setting yourself up for success;
◽️ Insight into how training and clinical governance support professional development; and
◽️ An understanding of the Associateship of PHRM process and its career value.

🗓️ Wednesday 3 June 2026 ⏰ 3:00pm to 4:30pm AEST, 5:00pm to 6:30pm NZST ✅️ 1.5 CPD hours available 👩🏻‍💻 Free webinar

Register now and discover from what a long and sustainable career in PHRM could look like for you. https://ace.mn/PHRMW

21/05/2026

🙌🏼 not long to go now!

Abstracts are in and the themes are so well represented! We’re feverishly busy reviewing a TON of abstracts and we can’t wait to get back to you, confirm your acceptance and create our final program…. a truly remote, real and relentless few days coming to you in October with - and stay tuned for our keynote speaker announcements soon!

Early bird registration here: https://www.aeromedconference.com/registration

15/05/2026

Latest from AirMed&Rescue 📰

Why isn’t critical care experience enough for air ambulance missions?

For clinicians moving into fixed-wing air medical roles, the biggest challenge often isn’t the medicine–it’s everything around it.

In this industry voice, Gareth Evans explains why this field demands a completely different skill set–and what training must include.

What’s the most underrated skill in air medical retrieval?

Visit: https://lnkd.in/enjBGpyr

14/05/2026

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Looking to raise your organisation’s profile & connection with Australia / Aotearoa’s aeromedical services? Join us as a sponsor or exhibitor at the Conference!

Taking place from 28 – 30 October 2026 in Darwin, North Territory, this premier event unites aeromedical professionals, industry leaders, and key decision-makers from across Australia and New Zealand.

The Aeromed Conference brings together a diverse audience, including aeromedical doctors, flight paramedics, nurses, and retrieval specialists, alongside pilots, aviation safety experts, and aircrew. Representatives from government agencies, defence, and emergency services, as well as industry leaders in air ambulance operations, medical equipment, and telehealth, will also be in attendance. This is a unique opportunity to connect with frontline professionals, decision-makers, and innovators who shape the future of aeromedical care.

A variety of sponsorship and exhibition packages are available, with flexible options to suit your organisation’s goals. We also welcome tailored proposals to ensure the best fit for your objectives.

Contact Conference Design today to discuss how you can be part of Aeromed 2026. Stay updated on conference planning at
👉www.aeromedconference.com.au

13/05/2026

INCREDIBLE to say the least.
Amazing 40 years to FNAs Maree - a pioneer for Flight Nurse Practitioners and a true icon of RFDS QLD. 🙌🏼

Today, the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia recognises Maree Cummins and her remarkable contribution to emergency nursing, rural and remote health, and aeromedical retrieval.

Maree has spent approximately 40 years in the emergency profession, with much of her career dedicated to aeromedical retrieval. She began her career working in hospitals in Brisbane and Mount Isa before embarking on a long-term career with the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Queensland Section.

This year, Maree celebrates 35 years of employment with RFDS Queensland, having begun in Mount Isa and now working from the RFDS Brisbane Base.

Maree was one of the first Flight Nurses employed by RFDS Queensland, and more recently has been part of the trial introducing the Nurse Practitioner Aeromedical role within the organisation.

A CENA member for over 20 years, Maree's commitment to the profession extends beyond her clinical work to her long-standing connection to the emergency nursing community.

For nurses starting their careers in emergency care, Maree highlights the breadth of opportunity available across the profession - not only in major regional and tertiary facilities, but also in rural and remote communities. She points to the value of postgraduate professional development in enabling nurses to work to their full capacity and authorised scope of practice, providing evidence-based and timely care to patients no matter where they live or work.

"Working with great multidisciplinary teams makes it a pleasure to come to work. Most importantly, being able to help our patients is the greatest reward."

Thank you, Maree, for your leadership, service and lasting contribution to emergency nursing and aeromedical care!

13/05/2026

Free Webinar!

Thanks Australasian College for Emergency Medicine

Join us for the Starting and Sustaining a Career in Pre-hospital and Retrieval Medicine webinar.

Whether you’re just starting out or have a long career in pre-hospital and retrieval medicine (PHRM), this webinar has plenty to offer on all things training, careers and ongoing education.

🗓️ Wednesday 3 June 2026
⏰ 3:00pm to 4:30pm AEST, 5:00pm to 6:30pm NZST
✅️ 1.5 CPD hours available
👩🏻‍💻 Free webinar

Register now and discover from what a long and sustainable career in PHRM could look like for you. https://ace.mn/PHRMW

13/05/2026

Our friends NZNO COASTN hold the Aeromedical Retrieval Course. It’s an excellent chance to learn about FN in New Zealand and gain valuable skills and usually they complete HUET as part of the program.

Our Kaye Melmeth Grant has been used to fund Australian flight nurses attending this for years.

https://www.flightnursesaustralia.com.au/scholarship

12/05/2026

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Every day, our nurses deliver compassionate, expert care in some of Queensland’s most diverse and challenging environments.

Whether supporting communities on the ground or delivering care when time is critical, their professionalism, resilience and commitment is deeply valued. They are a vital part of our team, and we couldn’t do what we do without them. 💙

Happy International Nurses Day!

12/05/2026

🙌🏼 thanks to Aeromedical Society of Australasia

Today, on , we take a moment to recognise and say thank you for the extraordinary work of Flight Nurses. Nursing is far more than a profession—it is a commitment to service, compassion, judgement, and courage.

carry that commitment into some of the most challenging environments imaginable. They bring calm in chaos, clinical excellence under pressure, and reassurance to patients and families on some of the worst days of their lives.

Their work demands not only exceptional skill, but resilience, teamwork, and heart. They represent the very best of aeromedicine —quiet professionals who make an extraordinary difference every single day.

On International Nurses Day, their dedication is seen, valued, and deeply respected. Thank you for what you do, for how you do it, and for the care you provide to our communities.

Flight Nurses Australia