Cubico Sustainable Investments (Cubico) is proud to support LifeFlight’s First Minutes Matter program, helping build safer and more resilient regional communities through free trauma response training.
Cubico will invest $30,000 to fund another year of free in-person and hands-on emergency trauma workshops across the Western Downs, empowering locals with lifetime skills that could save a loved one, a neighbour, or a stranger in their time of need.
As a long-term developer, owner and operator of renewable energy projects, Cubico is committed to creating lasting value for the communities that host our assets. Through our partnership with LifeFlight, we are helping deliver meaningful community benefits while supporting access to vital aeromedical and rescue services. This new investment builds on Cubico’s previous 12-month sponsorship, equipping more than one hundred regional Queenslanders with practical skills to respond during medical emergencies.
Delivered by LifeFlight’s experienced aeromedical professionals, the First Minutes Matter program covers a range of trauma scenarios, including severe bleeding, burns, snake bites, choking, seizures and cardiac events.
Cubico’s Country Head for Australia, David Smith, said that supporting initiatives that strengthen community wellbeing is an important part of Cubico’s commitment to the regions hosting its renewable energy projects.
“In regional communities, where medical help can be some distance away, the actions of those at the scene can make a critical difference,” Mr Smith said.
“Through our partnership with LifeFlight, we’re helping more people gain the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively when an emergency occurs.
“At Cubico, we see community investment as more than funding projects and events – it’s about supporting programs that have long term benefits to help strengthen the communities hosting our projects.”
LifeFlight Business Manager, Community Education, Tamara Hurst, said the Cubico partnership has helped extend the reach of the program into regional communities where trauma preparedness can have a significant impact.
“First Minutes Matter is designed to empower everyday people with the skills and confidence to step in and help when it matters most,” Ms Hurst said.
“The program helps build safer, more connected regional communities by increasing access to potentially life-saving education, particularly in areas where emergency response can be limited.
“Thanks to Cubico’s support, we have delivered 12 First Minutes Matter workshops across regional Queensland over the past 12 months, helping community members, workplaces and local organisations gain the knowledge and confidence to respond during an emergency.
“Partnerships with organisations such as Cubico help us expand access to this training and reach more regional communities across Queensland.”
Through the proposed Middle Creek Energy Hub and Marmadua Energy Park projects in the Western Downs region, and Wambo Wind Farm near Jandowae, Cubico has now contributed $60,000 to support the delivery of First Minutes Matter across southern Queensland.
Workshops have been delivered in Nanango, Cooyar, Oakey, Kingaroy, Jandowae, Moonie, Tara, Murgon, Dalby, The Gums and Crows Nest, reaching community groups, workplaces, sporting organisations and local residents.
Representatives from LifeFlight will join the Cubico team at the Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races on Saturday 1 August, delivering free emergency displays throughout the day.
For more information about the First Minutes Matter program, visit www.lifeflight.org.au/first-minutes-matter.
