The RFDS in TAS
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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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Margaret’s sweet last ride
31 Oct 2017Well, what a great service. The most caring attendants and the ‘Rolls Royce’ of ambulances. They even stopped at Mums favorite ice cream shop at The Cow Shed, Avoca! Mum passed away at 3:45am on Sunday 26 February.
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RFDS selected as finalist in two categories in the 2017 Tasmanian Business Excellence Awards
25 Aug 2017Congratulations to the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Tasmania! They have been selected as finalists in two categories in the 2017 Tasmanian Perpetual Trustees Business Excellence Awards!
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New rural primary health services announced
20 Dec 2016Primary Health Tasmania has commissioned the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania and a consortium of local Government Councils to deliver improved health outcomes in the municipalities of Dorset, Break O’Day, George Town and Flinders Island.
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Flying Doctor scholarships provide a flying start for Tasmanian students
23 Nov 2016Six Tasmanian students have won prestigious scholarships to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Outback Australia. The presentation of their awards will be held at the RFDS Launceston Base, Western Junction on Thursday 24 November at 10.00 am.
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Flying Doctor Chief visits Hobart to talk about dental health
15 Nov 2016Mr Martin Laverty, CEO, Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Australia is visiting Hobart on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 November to meet with stakeholders to discuss the expansion of RFDS dental outreach services in Tasmania.
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RFDS flies in vaccination specialist to the Huon Show
11 Nov 2016The Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘flies in’ vaccination specialist for the Huon Show: giving parents the opportunity to ask ALL their questions.
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Flying Doctor team tackles men's health at Flinders Island Show
13 Oct 2016Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) at the Flinders Island Show to prevent a visit to the hospital.
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Governor of Tasmania launches RFDS and Foodbank partnership
13 Sep 2016The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania has entered into a partnership with Foodbank of Tasmania via their School Breakfast Program to provide oral health toothbrushes, toothpaste and oral hygiene education to approximately 4000 students throughout Tasmania.
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