Who We Are
What We Do
First Minutes Matter
In 1979 a rescue helicopter service was born on the Sunshine Coast from the determination of locals who wanted to make a difference. What started as a single helicopter operation, run by volunteers from the Big Cow, is now Queensland’s leading aeromedical service.
LifeFlight’s new agreement with the State Government will see an exciting milestone for the region, with nearly $19 million allocated to a new aeromedical hub at Sunshine Coast Airport’s Aerospace Precinct. The facility will accommodate two AW139 helicopters and a Challenger 604 air ambulance jet, featuring crew quarters, expanded engineering spaces, direct Ambulance access, and additional administration areas.
The centre will also include a Visitor Experience that encourages community engagement and will be known as the Jocelyn Walker LifeFlight Visitor Experience in recognition of Jocelyn’s significant contributions to LifeFlight for many years. The interactive exhibit will showcase our operations and aim to inspire future doctors, pilots, and aeromedical professionals.
As a team of passionate and experienced community leaders, our Regional Advisory Committee across the Sunshine Coast and South Burnett help support and guide our mission.
The contributions and advocacy of our community is what keeps us in the air. We’re incredibly grateful to Roy & Nola Thompson for their incredible generosity, which has allowed us to build a hub that’s a true lifeline for the region.
Jocelyn Walker AM, a prominent supporter and Member of the Order of Australia, has been instrumental in advancing our mission. Her passion and commitment has been a driving force behind the development of the Jocelyn Walker LifeFlight Visitor Experience, ensuring that our community remains connected to and inspired by the vital work we do.
Throughout the year there are many LifeFlight and community-led events.
Stay up to date with how you can get involved in your region.
Hannah is an aerial silks performer who sustained serious injuries when the silks free-standing rig she was training on malfunctioned, causing her to fall six metres. One of our pilots was able to land our local helicopter on an incredibly narrow dam wall so that our aeromedical team could access and treat Hannah. Hannah’s airlift demonstrates the vital role our helicopters play when it comes to reaching patients when others can’t.
Check out our base at the Sunshine Coast and learn more about its capabilities.
Our fleet of helicopters and jets provide emergency medicine and protection where others can’t. We perform a unique and vital function in the healthcare system, connecting you to the best medical specialists, no matter where you are. Explore our base locations to learn more about our impact in your community.
The below calendar shows upcoming operational training events scheduled for our local aeromedical crew, as of 06/12. Please be aware this is a guide and could change at any time.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Custodians of the land on which we serve and fly, and pay respect to their Elders past, present and future.
