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RFDS Tasmania Board Chair Named Tasmania’s Governor
More detailsOur Robin Miller Scholarship Recipient
Over her ten-day internship, Tessa assisted in the retrieval of 27 patients, flew to 14 locations in Western Australia, from Albany to Derby and flew over 18,000km in RFDS PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft.
Truckies Raise Money for RFDS
An outstanding amount was raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) through the Tasmanian Truck Owners and Operators Association’s (TTOOA) annual Launceston to Longford Truck Run in March.
RFDS Scholarships Impact
‘A rewarding and life-changing experience’ is how one of our Scholarship recipients described her time with RFDS providing medical services in remote areas.
How the RFDS Saved the Circus
"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the Royal Flying Doctor Service" - Tom Slater, SuperSillyUs Circus talks about the lifesaving flight he was blissfully unaware of.
Mental Health Week 2023
Mental Health Week is a national campaign held in October each year to create awareness of and engage in discussion around promoting mental health and wellbeing. The theme for Mental Health Week ’23 is ‘Awareness, Belonging and Connection’ and this article focuses on Youth Mental Health.
Celebrating Dental Health Week '23
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania team had super fun celebrating Dental Health Week (DHW) 2023 with SuperSillyUS Circus. But there's a serious side to dental health that was part of our event and messaging throughout the week.
Men's Health Week 2023
Men's Health Week 2023, June 12-18, focuses on Healthy Habits. The RFDS, Tas provide health services to rural and remote communities throughout Tasmania in the areas of cardiovascular, mental and oral health. Here we provide tips on creating healthy habits in each of these areas.
Going above and beyond for the RFDS
Devonport husband and wife team Robert and Caren van Norden are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime as the first Tasmanians to enter the Royal Flying Doctor Service fundraiser – the Outback Air Race.
Touchdown on paramedic career
RFDS Tasmania farewells a truly amazing aeromedical team member with Ambulance Tasmania intensive care flight paramedic Nick Chapman finishing up after 38 years in the job, the last 10 in aeromedical at the Launceston base.
Walking with Bobby
One step at a time, Bobby Young of Scottsdale has been walked through a life-saving regime of physical and mental health strategies so that his kids don't end up without a dad like he did.
Quarter of a Century of King Air in Tasmania
For 25 years Beechcraft King Air 200s have been winging their way back and forth across Tasmania providing an aeromedical service that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year thanks to the partnership between two RFDS sections and the Tasmanian Government.
Dr Morris and his marvellous flying machine
This is the story of the Monospar VH-UTH "Captain Cook" in Australia and the role it played pioneering aeromedical flights in the lead-up to the formation of RFDS Tasmania. It even made an epic 12,000 mile flight through 22 countries from Sydney to the United Kingdom.
We're making people smile this Christmas
Can you imagine what it’s like to live on a remote island where there's no dentist?
RFDS buses roll out to boost Covid vaccination rates in rural towns
The Royal Flying Doctor Service mobile health hub buses will hit the road on Monday, October 18, 2021, in partnership with the State Government, to deliver an accessible vaccination option to Tasmania’s rural and remote communities. Find out when it's coming to your town . . .
Mental Health Week 2021 - West Coast
Mental Health Week from October 9-16 will see West Coast service providers join forces to foster a community that is one of belonging, awareness and connection.
