A very kind bequest was made of $37,000 to the RFBAQ by the late Gladys Wooley for the benefit of brigades in the Townsville RFSQ Area.
The 52 registered Rural Fire Brigades in the area can apply for 1 x $750 Bunnings gift card.
Applications are open for 1 month and close on the 30th April 2026.
1st Officers only; please contact your local RFBAQ representative, Jim Besgrove AFSM - townsville@rfbaq.org
Once the full list is compiled, the RFBAQ office will organise the cards locally with Bunnings in Townsville.
A huge thankyou to the late Gladys Wooley for leaving part of her estate for the benefit of volunteer firefighters and brigades.
Leave a Bequest to the RFBAQ - A bequest is an instruction you make in your will, directing that some or all of your estate be gifted to a charity or particular cause. It can be in the form of money, property, shares and works of art, or other valuables. You don't have to be wealthy to make a bequest ' whatever you choose to give will make a difference.
https://www.rfbaq.org/bequest
Donation to the RFBAQ – tax deductible donation goes towards supporting brigade members, buying equipment for brigades and advocating for better support from government.
https://www.rfbaq.org/donate-to-rfbaq
Buy an Art Union ticket, and you might win a new car or a fabulous consolation prize.
https://www.rfbaq.org/support-us
Here is a list of grants and support supplied to Rural Fire Brigades and brigade members by the RFBAQ.
https://www.rfbaq.org/previous-grants
The RFBAQ is an association that exists to service its membership, which is all Rural Fire Brigades in Queensland.
The objects for which the Association is established are: -
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To consider and make representation in matters affecting the welfare and efficiency of Rural Fire Brigades and Brigade Members.
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To provide financial assistance and support to Rural Fire Brigades and their Brigade Members.
Link to RFBAQ constitution - https://www.rfbaq.org/constitution
