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Oliver, RFDS Tasmania's newest qualified dental assistant

RFDS Tasmania's Newest Dental Assistants

04 Aug 2025

This Dental Health Week, the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania is proud to celebrate two rising stars in our dental team, Oliver and Georgia, who have recently completed their Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

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16 Feb 2023

Shows of support: February 2023 fundraising recap

From rocking out to live music in the Flinders Ranges, to frocking up in Adelaide, check out some of the latest and upcoming RFDS fundraisers and events.

Bay to Birdwood
15 Feb 2023

Trust is everything for ‘Australia’s Most Reputable Charity’

The RFDS was recently recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity in the Australian Charity Reputation (RepTrak®) Index.

Australia's Most Reputable Charity 2022
08 Feb 2023

Access to primary care is the key to better health outcomes in remote Australia

A new Royal Flying Doctor Service research report series, entitled Best for the Bush, Rural and Remote Health Base Line 2022, was released today.

GP clinic with the RFDS
02 Feb 2023

Flying Doctor to establish health hub at William Creek

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to establish a permanent healthcare clinic in the South Australian outback tourism town of William Creek.

Flying Doctor to establish health hub at William Creek
01 Feb 2023

Brandt Agriculture donates to RFDS

Following a staff vote, Brandt Agriculture chose to donate $37,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Brandt Agriculture donates to RFDS
31 Jan 2023

Iconic Pro Hart prints on offer at the DocShop

Pro Hart hand-signed prints exclusively available to purchase at RFDS DocShop.

Docshop Art range
31 Jan 2023

A message from our Chair

A message from Chair of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section), Dr Saranne Cooke

Chair Dr Saranne Cooke
31 Jan 2023

StuArt on show at Dubbo

RFDS supporter shows his work at Outback Trek Café

Stuart painting a donated painting
31 Jan 2023

Flying Doctor saves two community GP clinics

Thanks to your support two regional towns have kept their medical centres 

New warren medical centre
31 Jan 2023

Don’t wait for “another day” to help

No time like the present to make a lasting impact, says Cristina Caamano, RFDS Planned Giving Manager

Cristina Caamano, RFDS Gift in Wills Senior Coordinator  and family
31 Jan 2023

Pilots take a virtual trip around the world to show support

Virtual WorldFlight raises in excess of $23,000 for the Flying Doctor

Pilots take a virtual trip around the world to show support
31 Jan 2023

Aussies go further for Flying Doctor during national fitness challenge

Walkers, runners and cyclists take on fitness challenge for the RFDS

Ocean to outback participants
31 Jan 2023

Stroke doesn’t stop Mervyn from appreciating Flying Doctor flight

When an acclaimed photographer needed transporting after a stroke at his photography exhibition opening, the Flying Doctor was there.

Patient Mervyn Bishop with RFDS Doctors in front plane
31 Jan 2023

Pilots soar across the outback to raise vital funds for remote communities

Outback Air Race sets a new record raising funds for the Flying Doctor

 Pilots soar across the outback to raise vital funds for remote communities