To help ensure regional communities have access to vital medial services, Powerlink Queensland has become a Blue Sky sponsor of CapRescue.
The three-year partnership signifies Powerlink’s commitment to safety through investing in the critical care provided by the community-based organisation in Central Queensland.
Powerlink General Manager of Communications, Customer and Engagement, Gerard Reilly, recognised the challenge of regional Queenslanders having access to rapid response medical care.
“Safety of the community – and our people – is in Powerlink’s DNA,” Mr Reilly said.
“We recognise the importance of regional Queenslanders having access to a free state-of-the-art medical service.
“With our ever-growing presence in central Queensland, this partnership signifies our commitment to the communities we operate in.
“We are proud to come on board as a Blue Sky sponsor of CapRescue for the next three years.”
CapRescue serves more than 300,000 people across an area of 350,000km2.
CapRescue’s two helicopters rapidly deploy medical and rescue teams to major crashes, workplace incidents, disaster response and other urgent medical responses 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
CapRescue CEO, Darren Pirie, expressed gratitude to Powerlink as a Blue Sky Partner.
“We’re incredibly grateful to Powerlink Queensland for their generous support as a Blue Sky Partner,” Mr Pirie said.
“This partnership is instrumental in ensuring our crew can continue delivering lifesaving care across Central Queensland.
“Powerlink’s strong focus on safety and community wellbeing is reflected in their commitment, helping to ensure CapRescue is there when people need us most.”
CapRescue is a community based, not for profit, registered charity that provides world-class aeromedical service to central Queenslanders.
To donate and ensure CapRescue are ready to fly 24/7, visit caprescue.org.au/donate
