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Harriet from RFDS Tasmania with a dog.

Women’s Health: The Essential Check-Up Guide for Every Age

01 Sep 2025

It’s easy to put your health on the backburner—especially when life gets busy. But regular health checks are one of the most powerful ways to take care of yourself, catch potential issues early, and feel confident in your wellbeing.

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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
17 Aug 2016

Flying Doctor aeromedical simulator school tour

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Look! Up in the Sky educational program has spread its wings in Tasmanian schools during 2016. Tom Ryan, RFDS Program Manager – Education, is hitting the road with the interactive aeromedical simulator for a non-stop tour of primary schools.

Flying Doctor aeromedical simulator school tour
15 Jun 2016

A generous gift provides new amenities for the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) will launch new staff amenities at a presentation at Hobart International Airport Administration and Facilities Offices, 6 Hinkler Street, Cambridge on Wednesday 15 June 2016 at 5.30 pm.

A generous gift provides new amenities for the Flying Doctor
14 Jun 2016

Making Headlice history in George Town

The Royal Flying Doctor Service partnered with the University of Tasmania and Anglicare to deliver free education sessions for children and families at George Town.

John Kirwan and Anne Todd