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Rural Fire Brigades Association Queensland Inc

FoundationRegistryABN 37417474709QLD
Relationships
17
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$2.9M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 18 June 2026
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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.

Wealth Source:RFBAQ's wealth primarily comes from donations (both direct and to specific brigades), proceeds from their Art Union lottery, and potentially government grants. They also generate revenue through their lottery which funds their grant-making activities.

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)

RFBAQ Standard Grants Program
grant · emergency, community ·

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)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
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
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Grants Given (AU)
$971K
Staff (FTE)
29.6
Volunteers
19
Donations Received
$1.2M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-37417474709
ABN
37417474709
Sector
emergency
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
emergencycommunity
Geography
AU-QLD
Target Recipients
volunteer fire brigadesrural fire brigadesregional Queensland communitiesvolunteer firefighters
Purposes
General Public
Beneficiaries
Other

Board & Leadership (6)

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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Location Intelligence

Postcode
4570
Locality
Gympie Surrounds
Remoteness
Inner Regional Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 2/10
LGA
Fraser Coast
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).

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