CareFlight Community Open Day

CareFlight Community Open Day

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Posted 2016-02-05 by Susan J Bowesfollow

Sat 06 Feb 2016

How many people really know what the RACQ CareFlight Rescue really do? From humble beginnings on the Gold Coast in 1981 CareFlight has now been operating for over thirty years, RACQ CareFlight Rescue has aided approximately 42,000 people and on a daily basis provides care for an average of three seriously ill and critically injured patients. RACQ CareFlight can access areas where road vehicles would take days to provide medical treatment and in a life and death situation their helicopters can be at remote locations in a matter of hours.



There are twelve RACQ CareFlight Rescue helicopters painted in iconic blue and yellow colours with a flight region covering a quarter of a million square kilometres from northern New South Wales, north to the town of 1770 , north-west to the Carpentaria Shire , west to the Surat Basin and further into the Barkly Regional Council in the Northern Territory as well as 100 nautical miles out to the Coral Sea . They operate seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day and 365 days a year.



For the first time on Saturday 6th February RACQ CareFlight Rescue will be opening their Brisbane Base Hanger to the public for their . This will be a great opportunity for you to take a look behind the scenes at the new hanger and rescue helicopter and talk to the crew who provide the crucial services.

The day will commence at 10.00am and conclude at 4.00pm and entry is free for everyone. There will be prizes, giveaways, family activities and you will have your chance to meet the crew. A bar-be-que and light refreshments will be available for a small fee with all proceeds being donated to the not-for-profit helicopter service.



The RACQ has been a dedicated supporter of CareFlight Rescue for more than twenty years and their sponsorship provides a service for all road user's not just RACQ members. There are many ways that you as the public can also give support by simply giving a donation or leaving a gift in your Will.

Throughout the year other fundraising events are held, which not only provide much needed funds for the organisation but also create a challenge for cycling enthusiasts. The " CareFlight Cycling Climbing Challenge " is to be held on Saturday 19th March 2016 with the route going along Flagstone Creek Road in Toowoomba . This route tackles an eight percent gradient and 323m elevation, however the rider gets to choose the distance he wishes to undertake. The " Rotary Ride the Range " cyclers have a choice of 25, 50, 85,112 km rides and this year will feature the new 100 Mile Challenge. The date for this event is Sunday 13th March 2016.



The is a day for the whole family, aviation enthusiasts or just a person with an interest of what goes on behind the scenes. This rare opportunity should not be missed. You may even find your child takes an avid interest and has a career plan in mind for life. The CareFlight Brisbane Base is located at 43 Pandanus Avenue, Brisbane Airport or you can go to their website for more information.

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