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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Migrant students jump on board the RFDS aeromedical simulator
08 Sep 2016The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) aeromedical simulator state tour will conclude in Launceston with a very special presentation to the TasTAFE Adult Migrant English Program students.
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Flying Doctor aeromedical simulator school tour
17 Aug 2016The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Look! Up in the Sky educational program has spread its wings in Tasmanian schools during 2016. Tom Ryan, RFDS Program Manager – Education, is hitting the road with the interactive aeromedical simulator for a non-stop tour of primary schools.
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A generous gift provides new amenities for the Flying Doctor
15 Jun 2016The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) will launch new staff amenities at a presentation at Hobart International Airport Administration and Facilities Offices, 6 Hinkler Street, Cambridge on Wednesday 15 June 2016 at 5.30 pm.
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Making Headlice history in George Town
14 Jun 2016The Royal Flying Doctor Service partnered with the University of Tasmania and Anglicare to deliver free education sessions for children and families at George Town.
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RFDS launches new patient transfer facility at Burnie Airport
16 May 2016Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania will launch the new and improved patient transfer facility at a presentation and afternoon tea at the Burnie Airport Terminal, Wynyard on Tuesday 17 May 2016 at 2.30 pm.
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RFDS calls for a healthier Tasmania
19 Apr 2016RFDS Tasmania has provided a supplementary submission to the Healthy Tasmania Five Year Strategic Plan.
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RFDS flies in to support King Island Community
29 Feb 2016The Royal Flying Doctor Service is reaching out to connect with the King Island community on Tuesday 1 March when it attends the Agricultural, Horticultural & Pastoral Show and on Wednesday 2 March the RFDS will visit the King Island District School to conduct educational presentations to students.
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Tasmanian students take to the skies with the Flying Doctor
23 Nov 2015Three Tasmanian student won exciting and prestigious scholarships to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Outback Australia.
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