Sunshine Coast Visitor Experience and Education Centre

Welcome to the

LifeFlight Jocelyn Walker Visitor Experience and Education Centre

Free entry | Open Monday – Friday*, 10am – 3pm | Group bookings available

Discover the world of emergency rescue, aviation, and innovation at the LifeFlight Jocelyn Walker Visitor Experience and Education Centre.

This free interactive and immersive experience is designed to educate, inspire, and connect communities, bringing to life the critical moments of emergency care while showcasing the people, technology, and training that save lives every day.

*Closed public holidays

Family-friendly adventure

Explore, learn, experience

With three missions to choose from, embark on a start-to-finish interactive rescue mission experience

From the first call to selecting your aircraft and equipment, choosing your flight path and flying a mission in the simulator, to hearing crew insights and making critical care patient decisions – you’ll learn just what it takes to save a life!

First call
Choose your mission and answer the first call
Prepare the aircraft
Choose what equipment you need for the mission
Plan the flight
Select the best flight path for the mission
Fly the aircraft
Use the joystick to fly the aircraft and navigate weather conditions
Meet the Crew
Hear insights from the crew through interactive displays
Critical patient care
Make critical decisions whilst in the aircraft

Interactive and immersive experience

Frequently asked questions

Walk-ins welcome!

Groups of 8 or more, please contact us.

View the terms and conditions of entry to the Visitor Experience here.

There is no admission fee - entry is free for all ages!

There is signed visitor parking onsite, with accessibility parking available.

We recommend allowing up to an hour for your visit.

As we are an emergency rescue service, sometimes you won't see our aircraft through the viewing window as our crew will be out on a mission saving lives!

The Centre is designed to engage visitors of all ages. Interactive exhibits and learning experiences can be enjoyed by children, students and adults, although some content may be more suitable for school-aged children and older. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or supervising adult.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive experience for all visitors, with accessible parking, wheelchair accessible experiences, and supportive facilities available throughout the centre.

No. Food and drinks are not permitted inside the Centre to help protect exhibits, maintain cleanliness and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

Yes. A range of merchandise is available for purchase from our merchandise vending machines during your visit.

Yes. Accessible toilet facilities are available within the Centre for the convenience of all visitors.

Contact us

Have a question?

Email us at: sunshinecoastvx@lifeflight.org.au

Call our team on: 07 5458 8715

 

Get directions

The LifeFlight Jocelyn Walker Visitor Experience and Education Centre is located at the LifeFlight Aeromedical Hub at the Sunshine Coast.

Free experience for all ages!
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm
Closed public holidays
Group bookings available
Address:
LifeFlight Aeromedical Hub
Sunshine Coast Airport
138 Friendship Avenue
Marcoola QLD 4564

Learn more about LifeFlight

LifeFlight started as a grassroots regional helicopter service in 1979 and has grown into a trusted name in emergency rescue and pre-hospital care. Our fleet now includes medically equipped air ambulance jets and rescue helicopters that operate like flying intensive care units, crewed by the best medical staff.

First Minutes Matter

When it comes to survival, we all have a part to play. Join us in keeping your loved ones and communities safe, by arming yourself with this vital knowledge. Register for a free, expert-led First Minutes Matter workshop in your area.

Thank you to Jocelyn Walker AM

We are grateful for the incredible generosity of Jocelyn Walker AM, our Vice Regional Patron for the Sunshine Coast and South Burnett region. Her invaluable support has been instrumental in bringing the LifeFlight Visitor Experience and Education Centre at the Sunshine Coast to life.

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Discover the world of critical care,
for free