The RFDS in TAS
Together we can improve the health outcomes of all Tasmanians
Find out more about our services:
- MOBILE DENTISTRY
- PHYSICAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
- ADULT AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
- EDUCATION PROGRAMS
- AEROMEDICAL SUPPORT
Latest news stories
Truckies Raise Money for RFDS
21 Jun 2024An outstanding amount was raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) through the Tasmanian Truck Owners and Operators Association’s (TTOOA) annual Launceston to Longford Truck Run in March.
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RFDS Scholarships Impact
21 Feb 2024‘A rewarding and life-changing experience’ is how one of our Scholarship recipients described her time with RFDS providing medical services in remote areas.
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Do you have a Royal Flying Doctor Service story?
A story like this:
‘Hello, I wanted to write to you and make you aware of the wonderful work that Dr G has been doing. He recently had a cancellation and came over to Mayshaw residential facility and saw some of our residents who have been waiting months for appointments. As we are a 2-hour drive from Hobart and a smaller community, we don't have the resources or funds to be able to get dental care for our residents. The RFDS dental service in Swansea has been wonderful for the facility and the community. Being close by means we can get those with mobility issues over to the dentist much easier The biggest issue we face at the moment is the length of time it takes for appointments. Our residents are having to wait 3 to 4 months. With Dr G coming over and helping[our residents and trying to fit them in where he can, I am so grateful. Kind Regards Mel Cox EN Mayshaw Health Centre’
‘Dear Sir/Madam, today I got my first dental appointment with your service at Queenstown. I wish to thank you so much for the treatment I was given today it was one of the best services I have had in a long time and the dentist herself was wonderful too she was able to deal with my limitations and was an expert and I am very confident in the treatment I got and was just so wonderful and I wish to say a special thank you to her and you for having me as part of your dental program.’
This is a small sample of our service's impact on Tasmanians' health and well-being.
Do you have a story, or know of someone we’ve helped?
We hope you never need us, but we’re there if you do.
But we don’t do it alone.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on government and corporate support.
And the support of extraordinary Tasmanians – like you.
If you'd like to become part of the RFDS Tasmania story, please donate here
Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania respects and acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Islander peoples as the first Australians and our vision for reconciliation is a culture that strives for unity, equity and respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and other Australians.
RFDS Tasmania is committed to improving health outcomes and access to health services for all Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders.
View our Reconciliation Plan
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Launceston RFDS Base
Launceston Base began operations in 1997. Our initial flight carried a critically ill baby from Wynyard, Tasmania to Essendon for surgery at a Melbourne children's hospital.
Today Launceston base is the home of aeromedical operations serving Tasmania and the Bass Strait Island communities. We deliver aeromedical services for Ambulance Tasmania, they provide medical staff and we provide pilots, engineers and our aircraft.
Dental Clinic - Flinders Island
Opening dates and times vary - please contact for details
Please ask the Hospital Staff for directions to the clinic
Dental Clinic - King Island
King Island District Hospital
Clinic dates and times vary - please contact for details
Dental Clinic - Smithton
Opening dates and hours vary - please contact for details.
Dental Clinic - Swansea
Clinic dates and hours vary - please contact for details
Physical Health Clinic - Bicheno
Bicheno Medical Centre
Exercise Physiologist - Karly Graham
Monday
Please contact for details
Physical Health Clinic - Bruny Island
Bruny Island Community Health Centre
David Lucas - Physiotherapist
Monday - Friday
Classes and 1-1
Physical Health Clinic - Dover
Jim Casey Oval
Exercise Physiologist - Andrea Peattie
Tuesday & Friday
Please contact for details
Physical Health Clinic Dover
Exercise Physiologists - Andrea Peattie & Nick Woolnough
Monday - Friday - Please contact for details
Physical Health Clinic - Flinders Island
Whitemark Community Gym
Exercise Physiologist - David Heap
Monday and Friday
Please contact for details
Physical Health Clinic - Geeveston
Geeveston Medical Centre
19 Arve Road, Geeveston
Fortnightly Thursday
Please contact for details
Physical Health Clinic - George Town
George Town Football Club
Exercise Physiologist - Lachlan Farrell
Monday & Wednesday
Please contact for details
Physical Health Clinic - Huonville
PCYC - 40-72 Wilmot Rd, Huonville 7109
Exercise Physiologists - Andrea Peattie & Nick Woolnough
Monday - Monday, Wednesday & Fortnightly Thursday
Please contact for details
Physical Health Clinic - Nubeena
Tasman Health & Community Service
Exercise Physiologist - Samuel McCarron
Monday - Thursday
Please contact for details
Physical Health Clinic - Scottdale
Exercise Physiologist - Lachlan Farrell
Wednesday, Tuesday and Thursday
Please contact for details
Physical Health Clinic - St Helens
St Helens District Hospital and Community Centre
Exercise Physiologist - Kate Morden
Tuesday and Thursday
Physical Health Clinic - St Marys
Wednesdays
Exercise Physiologist - Kate Morden
Physical Health Clinic - Swansea Town Hall
12 Franklin Street, Swansea
Exercise Physiologist Lachlan Farrell
Tuesday & Thursday
Please contact for details
Physical Health Clinic - Swansea
Swansea Community Health Centre
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Exercise Physiologist - Karly Graham
Please contact for details
Dental Clinic - Queenstown
Clinic dates and hours vary - please contact for details
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