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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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19 Mar 2025

Do I need to brush my child's baby teeth?

It’s a common mistaken belief that baby teeth aren’t important because they eventually fall out. But caring for your child’s baby teeth is crucial for several reasons. Want to know why it’s vital to look after those tiny teeth?

 A woman holds her smiling baby
12 Mar 2025

RFDS Tasmania Celebrates 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Last month, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania celebrated 2024’s scholarship recipients with a presentation held at the Rivers Edge building of UTAS Inveresk.

Danielle Symons and RFDS TAS board chair Caroline Wells.
18 Feb 2025

Simon Wood MP Visits RFDS Tasmania to Discuss Health Initiatives

Simon Wood MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, visited the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania at the hangar at Launceston Airport last week to discuss the RFDS’s physical and mental health programs delivered across the state.

Simon Wood MP and RFDS Tasmania's Andrew Adam
07 Feb 2025

Protect Your Heart This Valentines Day

While we are unable to help in any romantic endeavours this Valentines Day, we are happy to share with you our top 3 heart health tips.

A man holds a heart to his chest
29 Jan 2025

How You Can Support Your Youth's Mental Health

Our Mental Health Team Leader, Meagan Chivers, wants parents of youth to know that open communication is crucial in helping them cope when times get tough.

A RFDS TAS mental health clinician talks with children
16 Jan 2025

Ocean Dunes Fundraising a hole-in-one for RFDS Tasmania

Five dollars a hit doesn’t seem like a lot, but over the course of the year the Ocean Dunes Hole-In-One Challenge has raised $12,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania.

Caroline Wells, RFDS Tasmania Board Chair accepts cheque from Ocean Dunes Manager Amanda Jones
07 Jan 2025

6 Ways to Help Your Kids Brush Their Teeth

Getting your kids to brush their teeth can sometimes feel like trying to herd cats. Read on for six strategies to help you win the teeth-brushing battle.

Kids brush their teeth in the bathroom
03 Dec 2024

Our Robin Miller Scholarship Recipient

Over her ten-day internship, Tessa assisted in the retrieval of 27 patients, flew to 14 locations in Western Australia, from Albany to Derby and flew over 18,000km in RFDS PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft.

RFDS Tas Robin Miller Scholarship recipient Tessa Mitchell in front of RFDS aircraft