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Daryl Pendrey and son Brent Pendrey - photo credit Ambulance Tasmania

Saving Lives - a shared calling

23 Jun 2026

Ask Launceston-based flight paramedic Brent Pendrey about his father Daryl’s almost five-decade career with Ambulance Tasmania and he says, “there’s nothing he hasn’t done.”

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15 Jun 2026

The RFDS and Men's Shed are good for your health

Tasmanian men are significantly less likely to seek help early and are more likely to experience poorer health outcomes than women, prompting a new grassroots push bringing healthcare directly into local communities.

The RFDS Tasmania Isuzu UTE at the Dorset Men's Shed for Mens Health Week.
02 Jun 2026

RFDS Tasmania welcomes Robin Allardice

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania today confirms Robin Allardice has commenced as Chair of the Board.

New RFDS Tasmania Board Chair Robin Allardice
18 May 2026

"It's a joy to wake up" - Neville's Story

When Neville talks about his life before connecting with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania, he doesn’t sugar coat it. He said, “I had cancer and wasn’t expected to live.”

Neville on the beach at Swansea
06 May 2026

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.

RFDS Tasmania CEO Nicole Henty with Tasmania's new Governor, Caroline Wells
02 May 2026

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.

RFDS Tasmania's Corey Martin with Chris Condon of the Launceston Distillery
28 Apr 2026

2026 Truck Run Triple Treat

“By taking the service to the truckies, it is an opportunity for them to stop and have a chat to a health professional and remind them to take care of themselves.”

TTOOA present cheque to RFDS Tasmania for the 2026 Truck Run
16 Apr 2026

From Fairways to the Flying Doctor

Every time someone pays a green fee at the Longford Golf Club this year, they are supporting health care on the ground and in the air across Tasmania.

Club captain Craig Richards and member Mandy Burbury on course at Longford.
08 Apr 2026

New RFDS Tasmania Home Off to a Flying Start

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

The ground breaking at Launceston Airport for RFDS Tasmania new base