Royal Flying Doctor Service - Patient Transfer Facility Fundraiser

Published 9th February 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is set to build a dedicated Patient Transfer Facility (PTF) in Renmark, the first of its kind in the Riverland. Council have been long-time supporters of the RFDS and look forward to our continued support into the future.

The RFDS Renmark Patient Transfer Facility will feature:

* a climate-controlled indoor environment for the clinical handover of patients between RFDS and SAAS crews;

* a stabilisation bay for retrieval teams to manage deteriorating patients prior to flight;

* a spacious floorplan to accommodate multiple patients and crews at the same time;

* a secure undercover ambulance patient drop-off area;

* a standby light vehicle for transport of retrieval teams to local hospitals and;

* private rest areas for patients and crews.

Renmark Paringa Council Mayor Neil Martinson said the Council was pleased to provide in-principle support for the project. “Council has a long history of supporting the Flying Doctor. We contribute approximately $37,000 annually in-kind to the service through maintaining our airport for the benefit of the Riverland region. We have also upgraded our sealed runway, using $1.8 million of external funding and will soon commence re-sheeting our unsealed runway, using a further $275,000 of external funding,” Mayor Martinson said. “The proposed Patient Transfer Facility would be a great addition to the Renmark Airport and has the potential to save lives.”

To read more about this exciting project or to make a donation visit www.rfdsriverland.com.au

Renmark Patient Transfer Facility video