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RFDS Tasmania anti-vaping team at Port Dalrymple School

RFDS Tasmania Launches Anti-Vaping Program at Port Dalrymple School

23 Jun 2025

Developed in collaboration with Port Dalrymple School in George Town, the RFDS Tasmania Anti-Vaping Program is an engaging, evidence-based information session tailored specifically to George Town students.

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25 Aug 2017

RFDS selected as finalist in two categories in the 2017 Tasmanian Business Excellence Awards

Congratulations 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!

20 Dec 2016

New rural primary health services announced

Primary 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.

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23 Nov 2016

Flying Doctor scholarships provide a flying start for Tasmanian students

Six 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.

Flying Doctor scholarships provide a flying start for Tasmanian students
15 Nov 2016

Flying Doctor Chief visits Hobart to talk about dental health

Mr 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.

Flying Doctor Chief visits Hobart to talk about dental health
11 Nov 2016

RFDS flies in vaccination specialist to the Huon Show

The Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘flies in’ vaccination specialist for the Huon Show: giving parents the opportunity to ask ALL their questions.

RFDS flies in vaccination specialist to the Huon Show
13 Oct 2016

Flying Doctor team tackles men's health at Flinders Island Show

Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) at the Flinders Island Show to prevent a visit to the hospital.

Flying Doctor team tackles men's health at Flinders Island Show
13 Sep 2016

Governor of Tasmania launches RFDS and Foodbank partnership

The 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.

Governor of Tasmania launches RFDS and Foodbank partnership
08 Sep 2016

Migrant students jump on board the RFDS aeromedical simulator

​The 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.

Migrant students jump on board the RFDS aeromedical simulator