Every day across Central Queensland, CapRescue crews answer the call on what is often the worst day of someone’s life — whether it’s a crash on a remote highway, a medical episode at a mine site, or an offshore emergency. Now in its 30th year of service, that role remains as important as ever. In the first quarter of 2026, those calls have continued to come from every corner of the region, reflecting the way people live, work, and move across this vast landscape.
Out in the Central Highlands, life revolves around mining and energy. Rescue300’s ability to reach people quickly is made possible thanks to support from Glencore, Jellinbah Group, Thiess, Squadron Energy, Whitehaven, and Yarrabee. It’s not just the work that shapes the region — it’s the families and friendships that make it home. When something goes wrong, the CapRescue team helps bridge the distance between life-threatening emergencies and timely medical care.
In Banana Shire, Anglo American and CS Energy understand the challenges of long distances and isolated sites. When a serious crash, a farming accident, or an urgent health issue occurs, it’s often a race against the clock — and every second counts. With partners like these supporting Rescue300, crews can bring a level of reassurance to residents when it matters most.
The Gladstone region hums with industry, from APLNG ConocoPhillips, Powerlink and Santos GLNG to Orica and Jemena. For the people who live and work here, Rescue300 is more than an emergency service — it’s a vital link to care. Whether transferring a patient to hospital, responding to emergencies on the water, or attending to snake bite on site, the crew relies on the support of local partners to cover distances and reach those in need.
Closer to the coast, Rockhampton and Livingstone serve as a home base for many regional workers during their time off. Boating and other outdoor emergencies continue to see CapRescue tasked. When a weekend away on an island goes wrong, a flight to Rockhampton Hospital can be critical. Local partners including Rockhampton Regional Council, Hastings Deering and MM Electrical Mining & Industrial Supplies help ensure the team can continue responding wherever needed.
Behind every call is a person, a family, a town. And behind every mission is the support of those who believe that when you live and work in Central Queensland, emergency care should be just as mobile. From the mines of the Central Highlands to the waters off Gladstone and homes in Moura, CapRescue’s ability to respond across 350,000 km² is made possible through partnerships with the people and organisations who are part of this region.
Here in Central Queensland, where life rarely happens in just one place, 30 years of community and partner support has helped ensure that wherever people are, help is on its way.