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Silver City Highway: A lifeline in emergencies
On Thursday, 18 September 2025, our team joined Transport for NSW and key emergency services for a Shannon’s Creek Training Day – a vital refresher on activating the Shannon’s Creek Airstrip on the Silver City Highway.
More detailsTasmanian students take to the skies with the Flying Doctor
Three Tasmanian student won exciting and prestigious scholarships to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Outback Australia.
A fall from a horse
I had never met these people before my accident, and yet they saved my life
Country kids face twice as many tooth fillings as city cousins
A new research report released by the Royal Flying Doctor Service in September shines a spotlight on oral health for country Australians.
Hobart hosts 100th meeting of the Flying Doctor National Board
The 100th meeting of the Board of Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) being held in Hobart today will consider action in response to evidence that the main cause of potentially preventable hospital admissions is poor dental care.
Kaleb's story
Kaleb was just 10 days old when his heart started to fail. He needed emergency heart surgery to survive. But he was stranded with his mother Lori, as their isolated hometown was surrounded by flood waters.
RFDS committed to improving health outcomes for remote communities
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Tasmania is committed to assisting to improve the health outcomes of remote and rural Tasmanians.
Australia's motorcycling legend
The Big Sister self saucing chocolate pudding is considered a sacred relic in Australia's rich motorcycling community.
Flying Doctor supports improved dental health services
People living and working in rural and remote areas are disproportionately affected by problems associated with poor oral health largely because they have poorer access to services.
New RFDS Patient Transfer Facility in Rockhampton
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is delighted to announce the official opening of a new purpose-built Patient Transfer Facility at the RFDS Rockhampton base on Friday 17 April 2015.
RFDS releases primary health care study
The State Government’s vision for Tasmania is to 'have the healthiest population in Australia by 2025' is supported by the RFDS. The challenge in achieving this is clearly outlined in the report released by the RFDS today, for remote and rural Tasmania.
Long Ride 4 Life supports the Flying Doctor
Four riders, four horses and four dogs completed an epic ride from Queensland to Tasmania to raise money for the Flying Doctor and the Leukaemia Foundation.
RFDS Tasmania appoints inaugural CEO
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania announced the appointment of Mr John Kirwan as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer.
