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Driving Better Health Outcomes
Long hours on the road, limited access to nutritious food, and the isolating nature of the job can make it difficult for truck drivers to prioritise their health. That’s where the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and its partners have stepped in.
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Students All Smiles for World Oral Health Day
25 Mar 2025In celebration of World Oral Health Day on the 20th of March, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania landed at St Leonards Primary School with a mission to transform young grins and ignite a passion for health.
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Do I need to brush my child's baby teeth?
19 Mar 2025It’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?
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RFDS Tasmania Celebrates 2024 Scholarship Recipients
12 Mar 2025Last 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.
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Simon Wood MP Visits RFDS Tasmania to Discuss Health Initiatives
18 Feb 2025Simon 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.
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Protect Your Heart This Valentines Day
07 Feb 2025While 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.
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How You Can Support Your Youth's Mental Health
29 Jan 2025Our 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.
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Ocean Dunes Fundraising a hole-in-one for RFDS Tasmania
16 Jan 2025Five 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.
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6 Ways to Help Your Kids Brush Their Teeth
07 Jan 2025Getting 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.
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