RACQ's $200M Community Impact Strategy: Strengthening Queensland's Future

A $200 million long term commitment to community impact is a significant investment in Queensland’s future.

I appreciated the opportunity to attend the recent launch of RACQ’s Community Impact Strategy, which establishes a framework for future partnerships that will strengthen community resilience, improve road safety, and support a more inclusive energy transition throughout Queensland.

For older Queenslanders, each of these priorities has real meaning.

A more inclusive energy transition means ensuring older people are not left behind as electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and cleaner transport options become part of everyday life. It raises important questions about affordability, access, trusted information, regional equity and practical support.

Community resilience is also strengthened through volunteering. Older Queenslanders contribute enormously as volunteers, carers, neighbours, mentors and community leaders. Their experience, generosity and local knowledge are part of what keeps communities connected.

And road safety remains fundamental. For older Queenslanders, it is about more than driving. It is about safe mobility, confidence on and around roads, access to transport options, and staying connected to the people and places that matter.

BUT one of the small moments that stayed with me at the launch was seeing fresh chrysanthemums being handed out as part of "Blooms for Blokes".

It is a simple gesture, but a powerful one. Too often men first receive flowers at their funeral. Giving a flower now is a way to start a conversation about staying safe on the road, coming home to family and friends, and recognising the value each person brings to their community.

Congratulations to RACQ on the launch of such a terrific strategy, and to everyone involved for their genuine commitment to working through partnerships to turn community investment into practical, meaningful outcomes for Queenslanders.

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