Secure funding for SW Queensland LifeFlight service
The issue
For the past 16 years, the South West Queensland LifeFlight aeromedical helicopter service based in Roma has been a lifeline for our community. This service has been pivotal in providing aeromedical rescues, emergency medical evacuations, and life-saving interventions in our remote and often inaccessible areas where no other means of retrieval could succeed. It is deeply personal to me because it ensures that loved ones, neighbors, and friends have a chance to receive the urgent medical care they need, regardless of how remote their location is.
However, this indispensable service is now facing funding uncertainties, which threatens its future and our community's safety. Without sustainable financial support, the ability of LifeFlight to respond promptly to emergencies and save lives is in jeopardy. This is unacceptable for a community that relies heavily on this service for emergency medical care and transport.
Consider the statistics: LifeFlight has completed thousands of rescue missions since its inception, touching countless lives and providing peace of mind to many families across South West Queensland. The helicopter service has significantly enhanced survival rates and health outcomes by ensuring rapid medical intervention and transport. The loss of this service would drastically decrease access to crucial healthcare for those living in rural and isolated areas.
The solution is clear: sustainable government funding for the SW Queensland LifeFlight service. We urge the Queensland Government to recognize the critical role that LifeFlight plays in our community and commit to securing its future by providing consistent financial backing. By doing so, they will not only safeguard an essential health service but also reaffirm their dedication to the well-being of all Queenslanders, regardless of their geographical location.
Join us in calling on the Queensland Government to ensure sustainable funding for LifeFlight. Your signature could make all the difference in maintaining this life-saving service. Please sign this petition today to help keep our community safe and protected.
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The issue
For the past 16 years, the South West Queensland LifeFlight aeromedical helicopter service based in Roma has been a lifeline for our community. This service has been pivotal in providing aeromedical rescues, emergency medical evacuations, and life-saving interventions in our remote and often inaccessible areas where no other means of retrieval could succeed. It is deeply personal to me because it ensures that loved ones, neighbors, and friends have a chance to receive the urgent medical care they need, regardless of how remote their location is.
However, this indispensable service is now facing funding uncertainties, which threatens its future and our community's safety. Without sustainable financial support, the ability of LifeFlight to respond promptly to emergencies and save lives is in jeopardy. This is unacceptable for a community that relies heavily on this service for emergency medical care and transport.
Consider the statistics: LifeFlight has completed thousands of rescue missions since its inception, touching countless lives and providing peace of mind to many families across South West Queensland. The helicopter service has significantly enhanced survival rates and health outcomes by ensuring rapid medical intervention and transport. The loss of this service would drastically decrease access to crucial healthcare for those living in rural and isolated areas.
The solution is clear: sustainable government funding for the SW Queensland LifeFlight service. We urge the Queensland Government to recognize the critical role that LifeFlight plays in our community and commit to securing its future by providing consistent financial backing. By doing so, they will not only safeguard an essential health service but also reaffirm their dedication to the well-being of all Queenslanders, regardless of their geographical location.
Join us in calling on the Queensland Government to ensure sustainable funding for LifeFlight. Your signature could make all the difference in maintaining this life-saving service. Please sign this petition today to help keep our community safe and protected.
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Petition created on 12 November 2026