Our Partnerships - Queensland Section

Principal Sponsor

Ergon Energy has been a principal sponsor of the RFDS since 1999. It was in Mount Isa ten years ago that Ergon Energy and the RFDS, both operating under a charter to serve regional and rural Queenslanders, announced a major sponsorship deal that would allow Ergon Energy’s customers to make donations to the Royal Flying Doctor Service through their electricity bills.

Customers have been asked to donate either $2 or $5 onto their electricity bills with every cent forwarded onto the RFDS.

Ten years on and the partnership has seen more than three and a half million dollars raised to help the RFDS provide emergency and routine medical care services throughout Queensland. The money has been used to assist in our aircraft replacement program and to update medical equipment.

In that time, more than 83,000 Ergon Energy customers have contributed.

The milestone would not have been possible without the efforts of staff in Ergon Energy’s two contact centres in Rockhampton and Townsville, and without Ergon Energy staff throughout regional Queensland have also contributed through a voluntary donation scheme.

Many thanks to Ergon Energy and their customers for their continued support. We look forward to another ten years together!

Funding Partners

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) relies on the generosity of individuals, corporations, schools, and community groups across Queensland to help make up the shortfall in funding.

This support ensures the Service can continue its commitment of providing its many services, including 24 hour emergency care and treatment for those in need.

Without the generosity and support of individuals, community groups and organisations across the State, those living and working in regional, rural and remote Queensland would not have the lifeline they have come to depend upon. We thank you.

A gracious thank you is extended to those who assist us financially along with our dedicated RFDS Auxiliaries and support groups for their continuing contributions.

The RFDS acknowledges with gratitude the financial support of the State Government through Queensland Health and the Federal Government.