Our Partnership with the Flying Doctor
We have been a proud partner of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) since 2000.
During that time, our customers and employees have donated more than $20 million towards improved emergency and routine medical care facilities throughout the state.
More than a hundred thousand of our customers and employees participate in our partnership donation scheme.
Every cent of their donation is sent directly to the RFDS to assist with aeromedical retrievals and transfers, as well as delivering vital primary healthcare to Queensland communities. Funds also contribute to their aircraft replacement program and updating life-saving medical equipment.
Thanks for your generosity
This video shares a message of appreciation to the customers and staff of Ergon Energy Retail who voluntarily support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).
Transcript
Group:
“Thank You”
Ayesha Razzaq, Executive General Manager, Ergon Energy Retail:
“From my team at Ergon Retail, to everyone who has donated on your electricity bills, a big thank you. Together, we’ve raised a massive $20 million dollars, to help the RFDS provide vital healthcare services to regional and remote Queensland.
Meredith Staib, CEO, RFDS (Queensland Section):
“A huge thank you to all the Ergon Energy Retail customers that have donated to the RFDS through their electricity bills, it really does make a huge difference to us and those people who live in regional Queensland.
Sebastian Krantz, General Manager, Philanthropy and Partnerships:
“I just want to say a massive thank you to Ergon customers and Ergon staff for this amazing $20 million raised over 25 years.
That’s a big milestone and it helps us purchase new equipment, buy new aircraft, invest, train our staff but better is, improve the health of the people we care for in rural and remote Queensland.”
Shelby – Primary Health Care Nurse:
“Hi – my name’s Shelby and I’m one of the Primary Healthcare Nurses and thanks to your fundraising and your donations we’re able to provide primary healthcare to rural and remote areas of Australia. Thanks”
Donna – Senior Mental Health Clinician:
“Thank to you I can be there to have conversations with rural and remote Australians when times get tough.”
Fiona, Jackie and Luke, RFDS Staff:
“Thanks to you, we can continue providing life saving care to those that require it, across the state.”
“Because of your support, we can make sure that our patients reach the healthcare that they need.”
“Thanks to your generosity we can keep the planes flying.”
Izzy – Flight Nurse:
“Because you went further, I can be there for every mum to help their day go off without a hitch.”
Lynlee – Senior Dentist:
“Thanks so much for your generous donations, with your support we can provide dental care for communities like Boulia.”
You can help by donating
Please show your support for this vital community service by registering to donate through your Ergon Retail bill.
Many of our participating customers contribute around $5 per bill, or nominate their own amount. You can too!
Your commitment to donate through your bill is completely voluntary and you can nominate an amount, cancel or change it any time.
Visit My Account now to register to donate to the RFDS through your electricity bills:
You can also help by donating directly to the RFDS with a one-off contribution.
The RFDS ‘Thank You Circuit’
This year, Ergon Energy Retail celebrates 25 years as a Principal Partner of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).
We’re visiting communities across Queensland to say thank you for your generosity and support at FREE community events in Brisbane, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Mackay and Townsville.
Come down, enjoy a tea or coffee and a slice of cake and learn how your small donations have made an enormous impact.
For more information and event listings, check out:
https://www.facebook.com/ergonenergyretail/events
Transcript
Meredith Staib – CEO Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section):
“This year marks an incredible milestone for the for the partnership between Ergon Energy Retail and the RFDS Queensland. It’s a 25 year birthday celebration. An incredible partnership that’s seen more than $20 million dollars raised.
Ayesha Razzaq – Executive General Manager, Ergon Energy Retail:
“From my team at Ergon Retail, to everyone whose donated on their electricity bills, a big thank you.”
Group:
“Thank You”
Ayesha Razzaq – Executive General Manager, Ergon Energy Retail:
“Together, we’ve raised a massive $20 million dollars to help the RFDS achieve its goal. Providing new aircraft, life-saving medical equipment and vital healthcare services to remote and regional Queenslanders when they need it the most.
Meredith Staib – CEO Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section):
“We’re incredibly proud of this enduring partnership and what we’ve achieved over the last 25 years and the impact we’ve had to regional communities in Queensland.