RACQ Foundation helps Queensland community groups impacted by natural disasters

RACQ is owned by members, which means we can do more for our Queensland community, helping however we can in tough times.

RACQ Foundation gives back with financial assistance for community organisations affected by natural disasters, such as storm, flood and drought. The Foundation also run Community Assistance Projects to lend a much-needed helping hand to communities doing it tough.

So far in 2019, RACQ Foundation has approved $678,569 in funding for community organisations and has helped over 190 community groups since its inception in 2011.

So, thanks to the support of our members, together we can do more for our Queensland community.

If you would like to make a donation to the RACQ Foundation Fund, please contact racqfoundation@racq.com.au.

Who we've helped

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Bundara Kindergarten

Bundara Kindergarten

Bundara Kindergarten in Rockhampton received $35,000 from the RACQ Foundation after its playground was ravaged during Cyclone Marcia.

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Charleville project

Charleville project

With the support of the RACQ Foundation, six RACQ mechanics travelled to drought affected properties in Charleville in September 2016. They stayed with local farmers and fixed more than 30 disabled vehicles.

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Elfin House

Elfin House

The RACQ Foundation donated $125,000 to Elfin House Community Childcare Centre after its playground was damaged during 2015’s Cyclone Marcia.

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Longreach Drought

Longreach Drought

In May 2016, the RACQ Foundation funded six volunteers to go to Longreach to help drought-affected farmers. They repaired more than 50 pieces of farming equipment, including vehicles.

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Narnia Childcare

Narnia Childcare

The RACQ Foundation gave Narnia Kindergarten $15,000 to replace shade sails damaged during Cyclone Marcia in 2015.

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Riding for disabled

Riding for disabled

The Rockhampton Horse Riding for the Disabled received $44,828 from the RACQ Foundation to replace its arena which was damaged during Cyclone Marcia.

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Yeppoon AFL

Yeppoon AFL

Following Cyclone Marcia, the Yeppoon AFL Football Club received $20,917 from the RACQ Foundation to resurface their field.

RACQ Foundation Community Funding - Applications now open

When disaster strikes, RACQ Foundation helps rebuild communities. It's because RACQ is member-owned, that we can do more for Queensland community organisations.

From Southport, to Cape York, RACQ Foundation supports community organisations throughout Queensland. View our maps that indicate the locations of community organisations we have assisted so far:

- All of QLD (PDF, 2.1MB)

- South East Queensland Map (PDF, 769KB)

How to apply:

1. Download the applicable form

- If you are a community organisation in Queensland supporting drought efforts download the Drought Application Form (PDF 208KB).

- If you are a community organisation in Queensland affected by all other natural disasters, download the General Application Form (PDF 238KB).

2. Complete the form by typing directly into the form or printing and writing on the form.

3. Send us back your application with all supporting documents by email or post:

Email: racqfoundation@racq.com.au

Post:

Foundation Administrator
RACQ Foundation
PO Box 4
Springwood QLD 4127

4. Alternatively, please contact 07 3872 8603 or if you would like to discuss your application and to find out upcoming application closing dates.

Find out what we’ve achieved this year

With over $400,000 in funding approved for community groups across the state, find out what we’ve achieved this year. Check out the RACQ Foundation 2017-18 Annual Review to see all the ways we've supported Queenslanders this year.

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Figures based on FY18 statistics.

All applications received by 5pm on the due date will be reviewed, though further information may be requested.

The RACQ Foundation will consider all proposals that meet the criteria and guidelines. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be advised in writing as soon as practicable.

Photographs or drawings of any damage or the proposed project are welcome, especially if they assist with explaining the project. We encourage double-sided printed copies of documents and for documents not to be stapled or permanently bound.

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