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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.
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RFDS selected as finalist in two categories in the 2017 Tasmanian Business Excellence Awards
25 Aug 2017Congratulations to the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Tasmania! They have been selected as finalists in two categories in the 2017 Tasmanian Perpetual Trustees Business Excellence Awards!
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New rural primary health services announced
20 Dec 2016Primary Health Tasmania has commissioned the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania and a consortium of local Government Councils to deliver improved health outcomes in the municipalities of Dorset, Break O’Day, George Town and Flinders Island.
Read full storyFlying Doctor scholarships provide a flying start for Tasmanian students
23 Nov 2016Six Tasmanian students have won prestigious scholarships to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Outback Australia. The presentation of their awards will be held at the RFDS Launceston Base, Western Junction on Thursday 24 November at 10.00 am.
Read full storyFlying Doctor Chief visits Hobart to talk about dental health
15 Nov 2016Mr Martin Laverty, CEO, Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Australia is visiting Hobart on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 November to meet with stakeholders to discuss the expansion of RFDS dental outreach services in Tasmania.
Read full storyRFDS flies in vaccination specialist to the Huon Show
11 Nov 2016The Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘flies in’ vaccination specialist for the Huon Show: giving parents the opportunity to ask ALL their questions.
Read full storyFlying Doctor team tackles men's health at Flinders Island Show
13 Oct 2016Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) at the Flinders Island Show to prevent a visit to the hospital.
Read full storyGovernor of Tasmania launches RFDS and Foodbank partnership
13 Sep 2016The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania has entered into a partnership with Foodbank of Tasmania via their School Breakfast Program to provide oral health toothbrushes, toothpaste and oral hygiene education to approximately 4000 students throughout Tasmania.
Read full storyMigrant students jump on board the RFDS aeromedical simulator
08 Sep 2016The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) aeromedical simulator state tour will conclude in Launceston with a very special presentation to the TasTAFE Adult Migrant English Program students.
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