RACQ marks end of rescue helicopter partnerships
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RACQ is marking the end of an era with its 22-year naming rights sponsorship of CapRescue and CQ Rescue concluding on 30 June.
RACQ has helped fund and been the proud sponsor of the vital rescue and aeromedical helicopter services, forging a more than two-decade long partnership with the life-saving organisations.
Group CEO David Carter said he was proud of the legacy RACQ had built with CapRescue and CQ Rescue.
“RACQ, CapRescue, and CQ Rescue have always shared a vision and commitment to help regional and remote Queenslanders in times of need by ensuring access to the very best medical service,” Mr Carter said.
“We remain just as proud today, as we were all those years ago, to have our brand associated with such a purpose-driven cause which makes a vital difference to the lives of many people.
“Since 2010, RACQ has provided more than $20 million to CapRescue and CQ Rescue, with the critical services responding to thousands of missions throughout regional Queensland.
“We’re looking forward to seeing the services continue their capabilities through a new funding agreement with the Queensland Government.”
When RACQ first became naming-rights sponsor of CapRescue and CQ Rescue, motor vehicle crashes made up a large proportion of missions each year.
However, demand for hospital transfers and search and rescue missions have increased and now make up 60% of total retrievals.
The nature of rescue missions changed dramatically over the years and the increased sophistication of the services required a model that was more dependent on long-term government funding.
RACQ welcomed the State Government’s increased funding to CapRescue and CQ Rescue for the next two years, while they continue to develop a long-term funding model.
CapRescue Executive Director Mark Fewtrell thanked RACQ for its dedication to the service.
“CapRecue has enjoyed and substantially benefitted from the support of RACQ, which has provided much needed funding to ensure our life-saving service is always available,” Mr Fewtrell said.
“The role and complexities of the helicopters have changed over the years and current operations are a long way from when RACQ first commenced their support. We thank RACQ for its generous support and Queensland Health for their commitment to increased funding for the next two years."
CQ Rescue CEO Tim Healee said RACQ’s support had enabled the service to save countless lives.
“The conclusion of the naming rights sponsorship with RACQ marks the end of an era and the exciting start of a new one,” Mr Healee said.
“For over two decades, RACQ’s generous backing has empowered us to enhance our services and save so many lives. We extend our heartfelt thanks for their enduring partnership and support."
Group CEO David Carter said he was proud of the legacy RACQ had built with CapRescue and CQ Rescue.
“RACQ, CapRescue, and CQ Rescue have always shared a vision and commitment to help regional and remote Queenslanders in times of need by ensuring access to the very best medical service,” Mr Carter said.
“We remain just as proud today, as we were all those years ago, to have our brand associated with such a purpose-driven cause which makes a vital difference to the lives of many people.
“Since 2010, RACQ has provided more than $20 million to CapRescue and CQ Rescue, with the critical services responding to thousands of missions throughout regional Queensland.
“We’re looking forward to seeing the services continue their capabilities through a new funding agreement with the Queensland Government.”
When RACQ first became naming-rights sponsor of CapRescue and CQ Rescue, motor vehicle crashes made up a large proportion of missions each year.
However, demand for hospital transfers and search and rescue missions have increased and now make up 60% of total retrievals.
The nature of rescue missions changed dramatically over the years and the increased sophistication of the services required a model that was more dependent on long-term government funding.
RACQ welcomed the State Government’s increased funding to CapRescue and CQ Rescue for the next two years, while they continue to develop a long-term funding model.
CapRescue Executive Director Mark Fewtrell thanked RACQ for its dedication to the service.
“CapRecue has enjoyed and substantially benefitted from the support of RACQ, which has provided much needed funding to ensure our life-saving service is always available,” Mr Fewtrell said.
“The role and complexities of the helicopters have changed over the years and current operations are a long way from when RACQ first commenced their support. We thank RACQ for its generous support and Queensland Health for their commitment to increased funding for the next two years."
CQ Rescue CEO Tim Healee said RACQ’s support had enabled the service to save countless lives.
“The conclusion of the naming rights sponsorship with RACQ marks the end of an era and the exciting start of a new one,” Mr Healee said.
“For over two decades, RACQ’s generous backing has empowered us to enhance our services and save so many lives. We extend our heartfelt thanks for their enduring partnership and support."