Who runs CareFlight?

Andrew Refshauge has been the Chairman of CareFlight, since December 2007. CareFlight International Air Ambulance is an aero-medical retrieval and repatriation service which attends missions anywhere in the world. This operation was established in 1990, attending to around 300 missions per year.

Is CareFlight a good charity?

CareFlight has been named Australia’s most reputable charity in 2019. The annual Australian Charity Reputation Index (RepTrak) survey compares Australia’s 40 largest charities. It ranks them using a scoring system that includes measures of trust, admiration, respect and overall esteem.

How do I donate to CareFlight?

Other ways to donate:

1. Fax: 1300 788 786.
2. Mail: CareFlight, GPO Box 9829, In Your Capital City.

Is CareFlight not for profit?

CareFlight is an Australian not-for-profit aeromedical organisation proudly voted as 2019’s most reputable charity. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community. We operate from locations in NSW, northern WA and the Top End of the NT.

How does CareFlight promote wellbeing?

CareFlight brings a hospital level of care to you in our retrieval service, and infections (germs) can be transmitted while on your journey with us. CareFlight does transport infectious patients (about 2% of all our missions include transporting infectious patients).

What is CareFlight charity?

CareFlight is an Australian aeromedical. charity, established in 1986. CareFlight’s mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community by providing the highest standard of rapid response critical care.

How much of donations go to charity Australia?

With over 70% of donations going directly to project expenditure, we are considered one of the highest charities percentage of donation that goes to charity Australia.

Is CareFlight funded by the government?

April: The Australian Government provides funding to CareFlight as part of an aeromedical retrieval package to increase Australia’s capacity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

How much is CareFlight?

“The median cost of a helicopter air ambulance flight is $10,200,” the AAMS said in a statement. “On average, Medicare pays $5,900 per transport, Medicaid pays $3,500 per transport, and the average uninsured patient pays $350 per transport.”

Does CareFlight receive government funding?

CareFlight CEO, Mick Frewen, welcomed the Government funding. “This funding allows us to increase our response capacity to this emergency and serve remote communities in the Northern Territory to deliver equity in healthcare to one of our most vulnerable populations,” Mr Frewen said.

What does it mean to be airlifted to a hospital?

to take people or things into or away from a place by aircraft, especially in a dangerous situation. The injured climber has been airlifted to hospital.

What kind of helicopter do hospitals use?

There are a large variety of helicopter makes that are used for the civilian HEMS models. The commonly used types are the Bell 206, 407, and 429, Eurocopter AS350, BK117, EC130, EC135, EC145, and the Agusta Westland 109, 169 & 139, MD Explorer and Sikorsky S-76.

How does RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Service save lives?

Every day, RACQ LifeFlight Rescue crews treat seriously ill and critically injured patients, whilst providing rapid-response airlifts to hospitals around the state. Saving lives is at the core of everything we do. No matter how much you give, every dollar helps ensure Queenslanders like Jacky get the urgent treatment they deserve.

How can I donate to the charity CareFlight?

DONATE TO CAREFLIGHT. Donate today and help us save lives and serve the community by providing the highest standard of rapid response critical care. You can give by credit card, cheque or money order. To make a donation, complete the form below or download our donation form. The next life we save could be yours or someone you know.

How much does a CareFlight raffle ticket cost?

Tickets cost just $2 each per week (for at least four weeks). Each ticket purchased helps CareFlight’s lifesaving services to keep flying to the rescue to treat and transport sick and injured babies and children, as well as adult trauma patients. 3 easy ways to buy raffle tickets for the chance of winning $1,000 cash prize every fortnight:

How does CareFlight help people save their lives?

CareFlight has established the highest quality education programs in pre-hospital and aeromedical transport. As a charity we rely on community support to continue our vital work. Every contribution helps CareFlight save lives. Choose a cuddly CareFlight bear or another great gift from our shop and help save a life. 8,500 patients each year.