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Message from President Ruth Sandow

Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President,

More than a tummy bug

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.

Cowwarr Primary School holds Gumbootathon for RFDS

Cowwarr Primary School, located in the Gippsland region of Victoria, held their second annual Gumbootathon yesterday – raising more than $1,800 for the Flying Doctor.

Wellbeing program extended to youth in Maffra

Flying Doctor Wellbeing has been expanded, now offering a youth-specific variation of the service to young people aged between 12 - 17 years in Maffra.

RFDS commended for high-scoring abstract

RFDS Victoria's abstract on Community Transport Service has been well-received. The abstract focuses on our work to improve patient access to reliable transport options in Heathcote - a program made possible by our partnership with Heathcote Health.

Telehealth sessions continue to soar

RFDS Victoria telehealth is reaching more patients than ever, with a new service added and key milestones being reached.