They are already in use with Tilpa "holding its first clinic last week".

"Previously, the RFDS primary health clinics were typically conducted in accommodation ranging from community spaces to spare rooms and shearer's quarters," general manager of health services Jenny Beach said.

"These purpose-built clinic facilities are a first for these communities, bringing healthcare facilities up to the standard regional communities deserve."

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The clinics will be staffed by health teams on a fly-in-fly-out basis, with a clinic day for community consultations each month, assisted by volunteers.

Community members will have access to doctors, nurses, Aboriginal health practitioners, and other specialists in areas such as mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and dental care.

"The assistance of the communities of Louth and Tilpa, and the passion of the volunteer clinic coordinators, has been pivotal in getting these projects off the ground," Ms Beach said.

"These communities are home to some of the most generous and resilient people in the country, and we are so thrilled that they can now access the care they need in one secure and welcoming location."

Clinic coordinator at Tilpa, Belinda Bennett, said the community was "very grateful to the RFDS and of course the donor who made these clinics happen"

"We're really proud of the new building," she said.

"It's exciting to have excellent healthcare right on our doorstep."

A new building for clinics in Innamincka will be built once border restrictions are lifted.

The RFDS reports of clinic operations being limited due to COVID-19, but many of its services continuing both face to face and via telehealth.