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We need your help to reach anyone in need

In these unprecedented times when we find ourselves dealing with a global pandemic, it's business as usual for RFDS Tasmania with its staff going above and beyond to keep those in rural area physically and mentally strong.

Hawks RFDS Trivia Night

In conjunction with Hawthorn Football Club, we're holding a trivia night and silent auction on 2nd of February.

2020 Calendar

RFDS Tasmania's 2020 Calendar is now available to purchase from locations around the state - contact us to find out where you can buy one.

Ready to go for Maddison

“I’m just so thankful that the Flying Doctor has been there to help Maddison get the treatment she’s needed,” says Vanessa.

Tasmanians urged to brush up on oral health

During Dental Health Week RFDS Tasmania and St.LukesHealth have joined forces to call on Tasmanians to take oral health seriously and highlight options available to access affordable dental treatments in regional locations.

North East Lions Club gets behind farmers

North East Lions Club has used the proceeds from its popular Farm Feast event to support the work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the Dorset Community. Yesterday a cheque for $5000 was handed to RFDS president Malcolm White.

Sending Samuel to specialist care

2019 DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP NOW OPEN

The John Flynn Dental Assistant Scholarship was established by Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania in 2006 for dental assistants who are studying with TasTAFE in Certificate III. Could this opportunity help your career take flight?

When Every Minute Counts

Life in the balance for baby Jenson

This tiny baby boy was born four months premature and a long way from home - but the RFDS provided special transportation.

Hobart office opened by Governor

We've spread our wings! View photos of the grand Hobart Office opening ceremony at Government House and meet our latest scholarship recipient and two terrific long-term donors.

My Dad could see what was coming long before it came!

The idea was that Flynn would organise the doctors and the planes, but at that time there simply was no way that the vast majority of people in remote areas could talk with one another, let alone call up a doctor when the need arose. Enter Dad, to provide good radio communications in the Outback.

30 years' flying for RFDS

SE section CEO Greg Sam presented Cpt Stan Griffiths with his 30 years of service award and fellow pilots, paramedics who have worked with Stan and RFDS staff from every section were there to witness the achievement and offer congratulations.

Award-winning dental program

The RFDS Tasmania dental program won the Building Communities Award at the Launceston Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards held in Launceston on Saturday, October 27.

Anne Lewis - A remarkable aviator

“Being fully aerobatic, they were a delight to fly, and being alone with the wind in your face, completely detached from the earth, it was always an exhilarating experience”, tells Anne.