Rural Fire Brigades Association Queensland Inc
About
The Rural Fire Brigades Association Queensland Inc (RFBAQ) supports volunteer rural fire brigades across Queensland by providing equipment, resources, funding, and advocacy. Their mission is to strengthen emergency response capabilities in regional and rural Queensland communities through direct support to brigades and their volunteer firefighters.
Board Interlocks (1 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
RFBAQ supports Queensland's volunteer rural firefighting capacity by providing direct funding to brigades, developing prototype firefighting equipment, and facilitating donations to individual brigades. They prioritize supporting volunteer-based emergency services in regional and rural communities.
Tips for Applicants
Approach RFBAQ by contacting them directly through their website or office to discuss support for specific brigades or emergency response projects. Given their focus on direct support to volunteer brigades, proposals should demonstrate clear benefit to volunteer firefighter capabilities in regional Queensland communities.
Programs & Opportunities (2)
This program provides financial assistance to registered Volunteer / Rural Fire Brigades in Queensland for essential firefighting equipment, construction of fire stations, training, and other vital items. It prioritizes brigades that may struggle with fundraising due to small community numbers, hardship, or similar circumstances.
This program, funded by a generous bequest, allows Cairns Peninsula Rural Brigades to apply for specific equipment such as chainsaws (with PPE), generators, and brushcutters.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9M | $3.6M | $5.0M | $-697,336 |
| 2022 | $3.0M | $2.8M | $5.6M | $354K |
| 2021 | $3.7M | $4.0M | $5.2M | $-260,781 |
| 2020 | $8.0M | $4.3M | $5.4M | $3.7M |
| 2019 | $2.8M | $2.7M | $1.7M | $159K |
| 2018 | $3.0M | $2.7M | $1.6M | $295K |
| 2017 | $3.1M | $2.8M | $1.3M | $284K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-37417474709
- ABN
- 37417474709
- Sector
- emergency
- Website
- www.rfbaq.org
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (6)
- officeholder
- officeholder
- officeholder
- other
- other
- other
Financials
- Revenue
- $2.9M
- Assets
- $5.0M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 17
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 4570
- Locality
- Gympie Surrounds
- Remoteness
- Inner Regional Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 2/10
- LGA
- Fraser Coast
- SA2 Region
- Gympie Surrounds
- Entities in Area
- 686
This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 20% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).