The RFDS in TAS
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2026 Truck Run Triple Treat
“By taking the service to the truckies, it is an opportunity for them to stop and have a chat to a health professional and remind them to take care of themselves.”
More detailsSending Samuel to specialist care
2019 DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP NOW OPEN
The John Flynn Dental Assistant Scholarship was established by Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania in 2006 for dental assistants who are studying with TasTAFE in Certificate III. Could this opportunity help your career take flight?
When Every Minute Counts
Life in the balance for baby Jenson
This tiny baby boy was born four months premature and a long way from home - but the RFDS provided special transportation.
Hobart office opened by Governor
We've spread our wings! View photos of the grand Hobart Office opening ceremony at Government House and meet our latest scholarship recipient and two terrific long-term donors.
My Dad could see what was coming long before it came!
The idea was that Flynn would organise the doctors and the planes, but at that time there simply was no way that the vast majority of people in remote areas could talk with one another, let alone call up a doctor when the need arose. Enter Dad, to provide good radio communications in the Outback.
30 years' flying for RFDS
SE section CEO Greg Sam presented Cpt Stan Griffiths with his 30 years of service award and fellow pilots, paramedics who have worked with Stan and RFDS staff from every section were there to witness the achievement and offer congratulations.
Award-winning dental program
The RFDS Tasmania dental program won the Building Communities Award at the Launceston Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards held in Launceston on Saturday, October 27.
