FLYING FOX MEDIC TRAINING PROGRAM

Our Medic Training Program provides an opportunity for healthcare students and registered professionals to develop the specialist knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to deliver exceptional disability support. Through hands-on, real-world learning, medics are equipped to respond effectively in complex and dynamic care environments.

As part of the extensive professional development offering, medics are given an opportunity to learn on the job through volunteering with Flying Fox.

Practical, Hands-On Training for Real-World Support

The impact extends well beyond our programs. While our medics provide outstanding support to participants, they also carry this experience into the wider healthcare system, contributing to more inclusive and responsive care for people with disability across society.

Key Medic Training Topics

PEG Feeding

Accredited

Practical training in providing nutrition and hydration through PEG tubes, managing the process from start to finish, and knowing when and how to escalate concerns.

Epilepsy Management & Midazolam Administration

Accredited

Specialist training in seizure recognition, emergency response, and safe administration of rescue Midazolam medication.

First Aid & CPR Training

HLTAID011 Accredited

Essential life-saving CPR skills alongside practical first aid training for managing cuts, grazes, and everyday health and wellbeing needs.

Medication Administration

Best-practice training in safe storage, preparation, documentation, and administration of medications, supported by our bespoke medication administration portal.

Personal Care

Skills and techniques to assist individuals with daily hygiene and personal wellbeing whilst maintaining dignity, confidentiality, and respect.

Diabetes Management

Practical education in blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and responding to hypo- and hyperglycaemia.

PAEDS logo with curved white lines on either side of the text

We proudly partner with PAEDS Education, a leading provider of paediatric clinical training, to deliver accredited, expert-led courses as part of our Medic Training Program. Through this partnership, participants complete First Aid & CPR, Epilepsy Management & Midazolam Administration, and PEG Feeding training, all delivered by experienced educators using current, evidence-based practice. This collaboration ensures our medics receive high-quality foundational skills that complement our broader program and support safe, confident, and responsive care.

Express Interest in the Medic Training Program

Our two immersive training days are packed with hands-on learning, practical skills, and plenty of opportunities to connect and engage.

Upcoming Training Dates

Both days of training must be attended to qualify as a Flying Fox Medic. If you are not a pre-existing Flying Fox buddy, you will also need to complete our Buddy Training at another time, prior to going on a program.

Sessions run from 9 - 5pm.

Mid-Year Intake:
Sunday, 31 May
Sunday, 7 June

End of Year Intake:
Sunday, 8 November
Friday, 13 November

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  • "We had a patient who had a disability and doctors in the hospital environment were uncertain about how to best communicate and how to best make decisions around the care of this patient. I think I just had a different perspective and I could really draw on my experiences at Flying Fox. Flying Fox makes you a better doctor - but above all, a better person."

    —Yash, Doctor & Flying Fox Medic

  • "Flying Fox is the most memorable experience that I've had outside of a hospital environment. People are so happy, so inclusive, so caring."

    —Flying Fox Medic

  • “The training was super helpful in providing me with an opportunity to learn about disability within my career. I look forward to continuing my career path and becoming an inclusive health professional.”

    —Flying Fox Medic

  • “I liked that the trainings were conversational and less lecture vibes. I think that the program prepared us really well for programs and really covered all the bases.”

    —Flying Fox Medic

  • “Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for such a fantastic opportunity. Not only does this course equip me with a skillset to show up on camps with more confidence, but now I have skills to apply beyond Flying Fox in my everyday life.”

    —Flying Fox Medic

  • "[Flying Fox] invest so much time, they're so professional about training their medics. You learn so much more by being with the [participants] than by reading a textbook."

    —Dr Lexi Frydenberg

FAQs

  • Yes. There will be different training requirements will differ for registered health professionals. Please fill out the Expression of Interest and we can discuss further.

  • Yes. Our Medic Training Program welcomes people from all backgrounds, including those not currently working or studying in the health sector. If you’re interested, we encourage you to express your interest, and we’ll be in touch!

  • We get it, this is a big responsibility.

    But don’t worry! We provide comprehensive training and equip you with all the knowledge and skills you’ll need to feel confident and competent to be a medic on our programs. We’ll work with you to make sure you’re feeling prepared.