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.
More detailsPartnership helps Michelle hit health goals
GEORGE Town woman Michelle Turpin credits a partnership approach – which involved setting her own goals then being supported to achieve them – with helping her health turn a corner.
BBQ for the Flying Doctor
RFDS Tasmania's Stephen Stone Wins Gong
Stephen Stone, the first Tasmanian to win Exercise Physiologist of the Year award could be your local rural health worker.
New Dentist for the RFDS in Tasmania
RFDS Tasmania welcomes their first ever full time dentist to the team, the gregarious and internationally experienced, Dr Lorika Strickland.
Teddy bears go to hospital
The kids at this Launceston Primary School took x-rays, listened to hearts, and gave asthma medication - to their donated teddies of course! Toothbrush kits were supplied to each child by RFDS
My fundraising trek
“Walking the five days of the Larapinta trail to raise funds for the RFDS, was an amazing experience.”
My Dad, Alf Traeger (1895 – 1980)
Then one day the Rev. John Flynn walked in. He needed a portable and reliable generator to provide sufficient power for transmitting messages to and from the isolated people of the outback. And so the pedal radio was invented.
Margaret’s sweet last ride
Well, what a great service. The most caring attendants and the ‘Rolls Royce’ of ambulances. They even stopped at Mums favorite ice cream shop at The Cow Shed, Avoca! Mum passed away at 3:45am on Sunday 26 February.
