The RFDS in TAS

News

Truck Run

Truckies Raise Money for RFDS

21 Jun 2024

An 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.

More details

Pilot's World War II mission remembered

01 Sep 2020

It’s been 75 years since World War II ended on September 2, 1945, and the deadliest military conflict in history had few positives emerge from its horrors. However two advancements, one in the medical field and one in education, are both connected to the RFDS.

Read full story

Mobile Health Hubs ready to roll

18 Aug 2020

Two old decommissioned buses have been transformed into modern, mobile health clinics and they're about to undertake an amazing journey around regional Tasmania.

Read full story

Tasmania hosts 4X4 For The Doc

08 Jul 2020

Join the family 4WDs taking on a Tassie charity adventure

Read full story
Calvary in hospital

Handle with Care - saving Calvary

06 May 2020

“I think of how sudden it was that we needed the Flying Doctor and how quickly they were there for us,” Sofia recalls.

Read full story
Autumn 2020 TakeOff Magazine

TakeOff Magazine out now

30 Apr 2020

Read the latest jam-packed magazine from Tasmania with stories including a former Mayor recalling a daring Swan Island rescue; Hawks players supporting RFDS; and a flight nurse experience passed on to students.

Read full story

We need your help to reach anyone in need

03 Apr 2020

In these unprecedented times when we find ourselves dealing with a global pandemic, it's business as usual for RFDS Tasmania with its staff going above and beyond to keep those in rural area physically and mentally strong.

Read full story
Hawthorn RFDS Trivia Night

Hawks RFDS Trivia Night

16 Jan 2020

In conjunction with Hawthorn Football Club, we're holding a trivia night and silent auction on 2nd of February.

Read full story

2020 Calendar

06 Jan 2020

RFDS Tasmania's 2020 Calendar is now available to purchase from locations around the state - contact us to find out where you can buy one.

Read full story