The RFDS in TAS
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Helping kids thrive offline this December
The December 10 social media ban marks a turning point for Australian families. While the adjustment may feel difficult at first, experts say it’s an opportunity to strengthen real-world connections and improve mental health outcomes.
RFDS Tasmania Secures 10-Year Aeromedical Retrieval Services Contract
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania is proud to announce a new 10-year partnership with the Tasmanian Government, ensuring the continued delivery of essential aeromedical retrieval services across the State.
Do you have a Royal Flying Doctor Service story?
A story like this:
‘Hello, I wanted to write to you and make you aware of the wonderful work that Dr G has been doing. He recently had a cancellation and came over to Mayshaw residential facility and saw some of our residents who have been waiting months for appointments. As we are a 2-hour drive from Hobart and a smaller community, we don't have the resources or funds to be able to get dental care for our residents. The RFDS dental service in Swansea has been wonderful for the facility and the community. Being close by means we can get those with mobility issues over to the dentist much easier The biggest issue we face at the moment is the length of time it takes for appointments. Our residents are having to wait 3 to 4 months. With Dr G coming over and helping our residents and trying to fit them in where he can, I am so grateful. Kind Regards, Mel Cox EN Mayshaw Health Centre
Or this...
‘Dear Sir/Madam, today I got my first dental appointment with your service at Queenstown. I wish to thank you so much for the treatment I was given today it was one of the best services I have had in a long time and the dentist herself was wonderful too she was able to deal with my limitations and was an expert and I am very confident in the treatment I got and was just so wonderful and I wish to say a special thank you to her and you for having me as part of your dental program.’
This is a small sample of our service's impact on Tasmanians' health and well-being.
Do you have a story, or know of someone we’ve helped?
We hope you never need us, but we’re there if you do.
But we don’t do it alone.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on government and corporate support.
And the support of extraordinary Tasmanians – like you.
Donate todayRoyal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania respects and acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Islander peoples as the first Australians and our vision for reconciliation is a culture that strives for unity, equity and respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and other Australians.
RFDS Tasmania is committed to improving health outcomes and access to health services for all Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders.
View our Reconciliation Plan
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