Australian Inland Mission

religious organization, Australia

Written by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

June 18, 2026

Quick Summary

The Australian Inland Mission (AIM) was a religious organization founded in 1912 by John Flynn, a Presbyterian minister. Flynn was dedicated to serving the remote and often harsh conditions of Australia's inland regions. The AIM aimed to address the hardships faced by people living in these isolated areas, particularly in terms of access to essential services.1

A significant initiative that grew out of the AIM was the establishment of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia in 1928. This groundbreaking service utilized aircraft to provide medical care to those in remote locations, revolutionizing healthcare accessibility in the Australian outback. John Flynn directed the AIM until his death in 1951.1

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

2 Britannica Sources

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.

John Flynn
…church responded by establishing the Australian Inland Mission, which Flynn directed until his death. Before 1920 Flynn had conceived of a plan that would provide medical care by airplane to remote areas. He spent several years developing a communications network between rural outposts and a medical base established at Cloncurry,…
Read More
…church responded by establishing the Australian Inland Mission, which Flynn directed until his death. Before 1920 Flynn had conceived of a plan that would provide medical care by airplane to remote areas. He spent several years developing a communications network between rural outposts and a medical base established at Cloncurry,…
Read More