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RFDS Tasmania vehicle at Avoca

Renewed Commitment to Rural Health: Nicotine Management Program Extended

19 Aug 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania is proud to share that its Nicotine Management Program has been renewed for another two years, thanks to continued support from the Tasmanian Government.

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12 Mar 2021

Big rigs on show to help RFDS

Tassie truckers travel to every corner of the state just like the RFDS, and this year they're putting on a mega display as a community fundraiser. Bob Imlach's rare Kenworth is just one of the amazing big rigs being polished up for the event.

community fundraising
10 Mar 2021

Cardiac rehab reaching further

A landmark Australian digital health platform that facilitates the virtual delivery of cardiac rehabilitation services for patients will be utilised by Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania to enhance its physical health program.

Physical health work
09 Dec 2020

Adventure turned into tragedy at Dolerite Gorge

The only thing Skrollan remembers as she fell into the gorge was hurting her rib cage, seeing the floor getting closer - then she hit the back of her head on a sharp stone.

Skrollan in the plane
02 Dec 2020

Mobile dental vehicle reaches more communities

Since 1961 the Royal Flying Doctor Service has been providing mobile dental outreach services to people living in rural and remote areas of Tasmania. That mission has become significantly easier with the launch of a $350,000 custom-built mobile dental vehicle.

dental truck
16 Oct 2020

Education tour lands in Tasmania

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Look! Up in the Sky (LUITS) educational program has been embraced by Tasmanian schools in a year largely devoid of special activities and is set to spread its wings from Monday, October 19 to November 13 with 68 sessions booked at 14 schools statewide.

01 Sep 2020

Pilot's World War II mission remembered

It’s been 75 years since World War II ended on September 2, 1945, and the deadliest military conflict in history had few positives emerge from its horrors. However two advancements, one in the medical field and one in education, are both connected to the RFDS.

18 Aug 2020

Mobile Health Hubs ready to roll

Two old decommissioned buses have been transformed into modern, mobile health clinics and they're about to undertake an amazing journey around regional Tasmania.

08 Jul 2020

Tasmania hosts 4X4 For The Doc

Join the family 4WDs taking on a Tassie charity adventure