BRAVUS DONATION HELPS GIVE REGION’S RESCUERS A LIFT
July 29, 2021
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BRAVUS DONATION HELPS GIVE REGION’S RESCUERS A LIFT
A generous donation from an international miner will help RACQ CQ Rescue deliver life-saving aeromedical and emergency helicopter rescue services to people across the region.
RACQ CQ Rescue CEO Ian Rowan said the community was indebted to Bravus Mining, formerly Adani, who had all committed to donating $50,000 to the not-for-profit service which was absolutely vital to the sick and injured within Central and North Queensland.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have such vital support from a new, high-profile partner which ensures we can have a world-class aeromedical helicopter service on our doorstep and available anywhere, anytime throughout Central Queensland,” Mr Rowan said.
“RACQ CQ Rescue is a vital part of emergency support for all workers in this region and it’s reassuring to know organisations like Bravus appreciate the value of supporting our helicopter and that with their commitment we can continue to provide our vital, lifesaving service to anyone in a time of crisis,” he said.
“The reality is we rely heavily on sponsorships and donations so the community’s help is vital to keeping the helicopter available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and ready to respond to emergencies at a moment’s notice, anywhere, anytime.”
Mr Rowan said CQ Rescue’s operational expenses would be in the vicinity of $10.5 million in 2021, with more than half of this amount being contributed from sponsorships, corporate donations, workplace giving, events and community contributions.
“Thankfully, we have community-conscious organisations like Bravus who generously donate funds to ensure our life-saving service is available to people in our community when they need it most,” he said.
With the rescue helicopter’s workload increasing annually, last year clocking up a record 636 tasks, it was a reflection of the ever-growing necessity for such a life-saving organisation which serviced an area more than four times the size of Tasmania.
Bravus Mining and Resources Head and Communications and Community Kate Campbell said the company was proud to support the service, which provides a lifeline to people in northern and central Queensland.
“Regional and rural communities throughout Central Queensland rely on RACQ CQ Rescue to respond to emergencies when distances or locations are challenging and our project is no exception to this,” Ms Campbell said.
“RACQ CQ Rescue has provided lifesaving services to some of our people and contractors when they have been in need throughout construction of our Project and we’re extremely grateful for their support.
“The RACQ CQ Rescue team can get a patient from the Clermont area to the hospital in Mackay in a little over an hour compared to nearly four hours by road.
“We’re proud to contribute to the service that provides so much for regional Queensland,” she said.
Mr Rowan said CQ Rescue was celebrating 25 years of service and the milestone of 10,000 mission in 2021 and greatly appreciated such amazing support to help continue provide the lifesaving service to anyone, anywhere, at any time.
“Without RACQ CQ Rescue, many lives would be lost or changed forever, and we welcome our newest partners who join a wonderful group of community-minded, safety-conscious organisations in support of RACQ CQ Rescue,” he said.
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RACQ CQ Rescue rescue crew officer Arno Schoonwinkel and Bravus Mining Brand, Regional Content and Community Manager Ally Foley.
Please credit any released photos and video footage to RACQ CQ Rescue.
Please note: Full title of rescue service is RACQ CQ Rescue.
For further information please contact:
Naomi Noy
RACQ CQ Rescue
Ph: 0417 578 182