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The ground breaking at Launceston Airport for RFDS Tasmania new base

New RFDS Tasmania Home Off to a Flying Start

08 Apr 2026

RFDS Tasmania's new aeromedical facility is right around the corner - officially breaking ground at Launceston Airport this week.

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12 Aug 2019

30th Outback Car Trek raises over $1.5 million for the Flying Doctor

Charity car rally, the Outback Car Trek, reaches an incredible milestone.

Trek cars
12 Aug 2019

Tim's Story

Tim Arnold
12 Aug 2019

Message from President Ruth Sandow

Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President,

Ruth Sandow
09 Aug 2019

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.

09 Aug 2019

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.

06 Aug 2019

Cooper Basin Rescue

When you live and work in the city, you don’t often stop to think about the challenges of accessing help in an emergency.

05 Aug 2019

Meet RFDS Western Operations dental assistant Karleigh Barbour

“The positive response I receive from the community when they see me in my uniform never fails to make me feel proud to work for the RFDS.

Wendy and Karleigh
30 Jul 2019

Riverland volunteers raise $67,500 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $67,500 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Riverland community over the past year.

An aircraft with RFDS logo. The sun is setting.