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RFDS Tasmania anti-vaping team at Port Dalrymple School

RFDS Tasmania Launches Anti-Vaping Program at Port Dalrymple School

23 Jun 2025

Developed in collaboration with Port Dalrymple School in George Town, the RFDS Tasmania Anti-Vaping Program is an engaging, evidence-based information session tailored specifically to George Town students.

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11 Apr 2025

QUIZ: How well do you know the Australian outback?

How well do you know the Australian outback? Test your knowledge with these 10 quirky questions!

QUIZ: How well do you know the Australian outback>
10 Apr 2025

#128 Bull dust, chandelier skies and a whiff of wombat.

The RFDS's Doug Wyllie carries the red dust of a million miles of the Australian outback in his veins.

Doug and his 4WD stuck in boggy water hole
09 Apr 2025

$500,000 raised in 12 hours: Double Up for the Doc Day

On 5 March, RFDS SA/NT held its annual Double Up for the Doc Day with the goal to raise $300,000 in just 12 hours to fit out a new aircraft due to join its aeromedical fleet.

Double Up for the Doc Day 2025
09 Apr 2025

$90,000 for 90 years: CMV's heartfelt donation

The RFDS was honoured to receive a $90,000 grant from the CMV Group Staff Foundation, in celebration of the company’s 90th year in business.

$90,000 for 90 years: CMV's heartfelt donation
09 Apr 2025

CBH and RFDS WA extend partnership

The RFDS WA is pleased to announce CBH Group has extended its commitment as a Major Partner for a further three years.

RFDS and CBH
07 Apr 2025

RFDS Hosts Inaugural National Partnership Event at Adelaide Base – 2025

These partnerships are vital. Without the ongoing support and generosity of our partners, the RFDS could not deliver essential healthcare to the most remote and rural corners of the country. This event was a chance to show them exactly how their contributions help us reach Australians wherever they

RFDS Partners
03 Apr 2025

#127 The Batman Backpack that's giving back. Jaydan's Journey.

Kalgoorlie's Kim Luke, created 'RFDS Grab and Go Bags' after her son Jaydan was diagnosed with Wilm’s tumour.

Jayden was diagnosed with Wilm's Tumour
02 Apr 2025

Addressing the urgent needs of country Australians through the 2025 Federal election

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has delivered vital healthcare to rural and remote Australia for over 95 years. However, critical gaps in healthcare access and services still remain.

Lady and a baby
28 Mar 2025

Driving Better Health Outcomes

Long hours on the road, limited access to nutritious food, and the isolating nature of the job can make it difficult for truck drivers to prioritise their health. That’s where the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and its partners have stepped in.

Physical health worker, Lachlan in the RFDS Tasmania health hub bus.
27 Mar 2025

#126 A Beautiful Life. Sophie Smith's Legacy to her Lost Boys

Sophie Smith founded the charity Running for Premature Babies after losing her triplet baby boys in 2007.

The tiny fingers of a premature baby enclose a mother's hand
26 Mar 2025

Delivering more primary health clinics to Western NSW than ever before

Clinics have doubled and so have patient numbers at six primary health clinics delivered by the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western NSW

Primary Health
25 Mar 2025

Students All Smiles for World Oral Health Day

In celebration of World Oral Health Day on the 20th of March, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania landed at St Leonards Primary School with a mission to transform young grins and ignite a passion for health.

RFDS Tasmania Education Officer, Megs Culhane with St Leonards Primary students.
25 Mar 2025

The sky diaries

Retrieval Nurse John Howes has marked an incredible 30 years of service with the RFDS, caring for thousands of patients in that time.

Nurse John smiling
20 Mar 2025

Flying Doctor celebrates World Oral Health Day

As we mark World Oral Health Day, it provides a powerful reminder that looking after our teeth and gums is about more than just a bright smile – it's key to our overall health and wellbeing.

Dental
20 Mar 2025

High achiever

RFDS patients are in safe hands with helicopter pilot Jason Parsons, whose wide-ranging aviation career spans flying for the Royal Australian Air Force and United States Air Force to the Qantas Dreamliner.

Jason flying an RFDS helicopter