The charity arm of insurer and motoring group RACQ has extended its assistance for flood-impacted communities in Townsville as they continue to rebuild after the catastrophic floods in February.

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A group of 30 RACQ Foundation volunteers, which included RACQ Roadside Assistance mechanics, worked across the region and fixed machinery and infrastructure destroyed in the disaster, “to help boost morale and get the community back on its feet,” said Lucinda Ross, RACQ Foundation spokesperson.

“We’ve been working with Connecting Communities Australia and Townsville City Council to find members of the community who’re really in need of help,” Ross said.

RACQ Foundation has also approved 17 funding applications, valued at more than $600,000, to support Townsville community groups.

“As a local, I know many organisations are struggling after being hit hard in the floods and we want to see these groups get to doing what they do best – providing vital services for their communities,” said Fay Barker, RACQ Foundation chairman and Townsville resident. “Groups can still apply for funding on RACQ Foundation’s website up until June 14. So, if you know of a group that’s struggling following the floods, urge them to apply. The funding is open to all types of organisations, from BMX clubs to childcare centres – many of which are the backbone of regional Queensland communities.”