RACQ Foundation delivers 30th community project
The RACQ Foundation reached a significant milestone earlier this month, delivering its 30th Community Assistance Project in Etheridge.
Since 2016, the RACQ Foundation Community Assistance Program has been dedicated to supporting Queensland communities impacted by natural disasters.
The program brings together what is now colloquially known as ‘RACQ’s blue army’, which includes staff, members and those passionate about volunteering working alongside local councils and community groups to provide practical on-the-ground support.
What started as providing mechanical assistance to farmers experiencing drought has evolved to general volunteering, trade repairs, technology support and working alongside partners, like Thread Together and Farm Angels to help communities recover and better prepare for natural disasters.
Last week, in the far north Queensland shire of Etheridge, RACQ’s volunteers rolled up their sleeves yet again to help the community better prepare for future natural disasters.
At the Georgetown Golf Club and Georgetown Race Club, volunteers spent time upgrading facilities and repairing awnings and screens to improve the structural durability of infrastructure. At the Forsayth CWA, community garden beds and greenhouse structures were installed to promote food security.
RACQ Foundation Manager Bridgette Muller said she is proud to have played a role in all 30 Community Assistance Projects.
“We started these projects with the intention of supporting for farmers affected by drought and our work has now evolved into helping entire communities build greater disaster resilience,” Ms Muller said.
“It’s been a privilege to watch the RACQ Foundation grow over the years and to see that our work is making a difference across the State.
“As Queensland’s largest Club, we intend to continue this support into the future as we look to help build safer, more resilient communities.”
RACQ Foundation volunteer Albert Budworth attended the first Community Assistance Project in Longreach and despite retiring from his role at RACQ, he still volunteers.
“Even though every project is different, it’s about meeting people in the local community and making a difference,” Albert said.
“When we first started these projects, we were based at a farming property and stayed in shearers quarters to provide mechanical assistance to local families.
“Now, we are able to provide more volunteers and extend the impact of our work to the wider community.”
The RACQ Foundation will also celebrate 10 years of delivering Community Assistance Projects in January 2026.
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