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Over her ten-day internship, Tessa assisted in the retrieval of 27 patients, flew to 14 locations in Western Australia, from Albany to Derby and flew over 18,000km in RFDS PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft.
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Grant pops up for dental equipment
01 Jul 2021We all know there’s power in the printed word, but how can books help Tasmanians with tooth troubles get the care they need?
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The first day of a child's life shouldn't be their last
10 May 2021Zac had a difficult start to life, but your support is what keeps families like his together. Find out how you can help children like Zac
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King Island rider clocks up kilometres
28 Apr 2021Only the iconic winged logo of the Royal Flying Doctor Service on Kelly’s polo top hinted about the mission – to ride from one side to the other, then from top to bottom on the island, to raise money for RFDS Tasmania.
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Recognition as Australia's Most Trusted Charity
28 Apr 2021The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on the Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands survey of 2021.
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Big rigs on show to help RFDS
12 Mar 2021Tassie truckers travel to every corner of the state just like the RFDS, and this year they're putting on a mega display as a community fundraiser. Bob Imlach's rare Kenworth is just one of the amazing big rigs being polished up for the event.
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Cardiac rehab reaching further
10 Mar 2021A landmark Australian digital health platform that facilitates the virtual delivery of cardiac rehabilitation services for patients will be utilised by Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania to enhance its physical health program.
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Adventure turned into tragedy at Dolerite Gorge
09 Dec 2020The only thing Skrollan remembers as she fell into the gorge was hurting her rib cage, seeing the floor getting closer - then she hit the back of her head on a sharp stone.
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Mobile dental vehicle reaches more communities
02 Dec 2020Since 1961 the Royal Flying Doctor Service has been providing mobile dental outreach services to people living in rural and remote areas of Tasmania. That mission has become significantly easier with the launch of a $350,000 custom-built mobile dental vehicle.
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