What is Qantas Pathfinders Charity Flight?
The Qantas Pathfinders Charity Flight is now a popular fixture on the Pathfinders fundraising calendar, having kicked off in 2002 with a flight to Longreach.
Now in its tenth anniversary year, the flight draws a keen group of supporters back year after year to experience not only the destination, but the atmosphere of the flight.
The day is a complete team effort. Qantas donates the plane, staff – both in the air and on the ground – donate their time, Q Catering donates the in-flight catering, Sydney Airport waives the landing fees and Shell donates the fuel.
Qantas Pathfinders Charity Flight Chairman, Neville Frazer, says the Qantas Pathfinders Charity Flight concept is a simple one: “Each year we fly to a destination most of us have never visited before, and we help raise money for a great charity while having a fabulous time exploring somewhere we may never go again,” says Neville.
This year, all funds raised from this event will go to towards helping children on the RIDBC Teleschool service. RIDBC Teleschool uses the communication technology, such as videoconferencing, to provide education and support to children with hearing or vision impairment and their families living in rural and regional areas of Australia.
