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Critical Care Doctor (CCD)

The trauma doctors on board the BMA CQ Rescue helicopter are funded by Queensland Health and work on a rotation basis. While most of the doctors working on the BMA CQ Rescue helicopter are FIFO, three Critical Care Doctors live and work locally and are rostered as required as part of the flight crew.

Intensive Care Paramedic (ICP)

Intensive Care Flight Paramedics are provided to BMA CQ Rescue by Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS). As with our trauma doctors, they assist with critical cases on road in between aeromedical missions on board the BMA CQ Rescue helicopter.

YOUR TEAM

Tim Healee – CEO
Lisa Martin – General Manager
Tegan Philpott - Stakeholder Relations, Sponsorship & Communications Manager
Kirra Penny - Fundraising and Events Officer
Shay Fagg - Digital Media and Events Officer
Sandra Beggs – Finance Accountant
Paula Macey - Executive Assistant
Georgia Poultney - Flight Operations Officer

YOUR BOARD

Chris Wright – Chairman
Chris has been a BMA CQ Rescue board member since 2004. He is a partner at a well-known local accounting firm, is a Fellow Certified Practising Accountant and Registered Company auditor, as well as a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is a director or audit chair of a number of local charitable boards and natural resource management organisations. He is the director of a number of private companies as well as local mining services organisations.

Dr Bert Sadleir – Director
Bert is retired medical practitioner who previously served as medical crew on board Mackay’s aeromedical service for a decade. He is a former Director of Emergency Medicine and Director of Medical Services at Mackay Base Hospital. He is also a Paul Harris Fellow and has served on the BMA CQ Rescue board since 2006.

Greg Williamson – Director
Greg is the Mayor of Mackay Regional Council, and Chairman of the Mackay Local Disaster Management Group. He previously held the position of National Commander of the Australian Air Force Cadets. Recognised for his outstanding contributions, Greg has been honoured as a Paul Harris Fellow and a Melvin Jones Fellow. Meanwhile, lending his expertise to the board of BMA CQ Rescue, where he has been a valuable member since 2019.

Neil McEvoy – Director
Neil is a senior associate Financial Services Professional Body (FINSIA) and Graduate Member Australian Institute of Company Directors (AIC). He is a finance broker with over 40 years experience servicing small to medium sized business with their equipment finance requirements. He is the director and founder of the Betterrent Group of Companies and a former director and deputy chair of MRAEL LTD. He is an active Rotarian and has been a board member of BMA CQ Rescue since 2012.

Bill Cooper – Director
Bill has a rich background in law, accounting and community service. Admitted as both a solicitor and accountant in the 1980s, Bill has since held key roles, including Director of the Pioneer Valley Water Board. His dedication to community welfare has been recognized with awards like the Community Legal Awards and the Mackay Citizen of the Year. Bill’s extensive involvement in organisations like QCAT, the Mackay Cutters Rugby League Football Club and Variety Queensland demonstrated his commitment to community development. As a board member of BMA CQ Rescue since 2005.

Tonia Wilson – Director
Tonia is a seasoned professional with experience spanning three decades and three countries. As the director of Wilson’s Consulting Solutions and former Director of Global Locum Solutions, Tonia demonstrates a strong understanding of strategic leadership and business development. Tonia previously held tenure as a Director at Stegi Econappies and her background as a Principal Management Consultant in both South Africa and the United Kingdom. Notably, Tonia’s commitment to community welfare and service is reflected in her role as a board member since 2019.