The RFDS in TAS
Together we can improve the health outcomes of all Tasmanians
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Latest news stories
RFDS Tasmania Board Chair Named Tasmania’s Governor
RFDS Tasmania proudly congratulates Caroline Wells on her appointment as the 30th Governor of Tasmania, recognising her outstanding leadership, distinguished service, and unwavering commitment to the Tasmanian community.
Celebrating the Flying Doctor at Tassie's historic hangar
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is marking 98 years of delivering life-saving healthcare across Australia with a community celebration held inside one of Tasmania’s most historic aviation spaces.
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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