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RFDS Tasmania CEO Nicole Henty with Lindsay Millar OAM

RFDS Tasmania Honours Lindsay Millar OAM

18 Sep 2025

In a touching tribute to a man whose life has been defined by service, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania has renamed its education simulator the "Lindsay Millar OAM", celebrating Lindsay’s remarkable 60 years of dedication to the organisation.

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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

06 May 2020

Handle with Care - saving Calvary

“I think of how sudden it was that we needed the Flying Doctor and how quickly they were there for us,” Sofia recalls.

Calvary in hospital
30 Apr 2020

TakeOff Magazine out now

Read the latest jam-packed magazine from Tasmania with stories including a former Mayor recalling a daring Swan Island rescue; Hawks players supporting RFDS; and a flight nurse experience passed on to students.

Autumn 2020 TakeOff Magazine
03 Apr 2020

We need your help to reach anyone in need

In these unprecedented times when we find ourselves dealing with a global pandemic, it's business as usual for RFDS Tasmania with its staff going above and beyond to keep those in rural area physically and mentally strong.

16 Jan 2020

Hawks RFDS Trivia Night

In conjunction with Hawthorn Football Club, we're holding a trivia night and silent auction on 2nd of February.

Hawthorn RFDS Trivia Night
06 Jan 2020

2020 Calendar

RFDS Tasmania's 2020 Calendar is now available to purchase from locations around the state - contact us to find out where you can buy one.

03 Dec 2019

Ready to go for Maddison

“I’m just so thankful that the Flying Doctor has been there to help Maddison get the treatment she’s needed,” says Vanessa.

Maddison at school in hospital