Flight Nurses Australia

Got Photos?! Please send them in 📸

Entries are open for the Photo Competition! Our photo competition has attracted some incredible entries over the years, and we cannot wait to see what this year's talented entrants capture.

Whether you are aircrew, a pilot, paramedic, nurse or doctor, we invite you to submit your best photos showcasing the unique challenges and rewards of aeromedical care under the theme, Critical Care in the Air: Remote, Real & Relentless.

Share your perspective, showcase your work, and go in the running to win a prize!

https://www.aeromedconference.com/photo-competition-2026

Our webinars are back!! On TUESDAY the 30th

We have Justin Treble presenting his experiences with burn emergencies in two mass casualty events.

Sure to be a great talk free for all members!

We hope you have all had a wonderful day as part of 👏🏻

What a group to be part of! Oftentimes we see things that are very unique, unusual, confrontational and tragic all in a days work. Always remember to look after yourselves and each other 💙🛩️🚁

Interesting info - discuss ⬇️

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

🙌🏼 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

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

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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

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!