Ekka Royal Queensland Show ‘18 – Briefing Document

Event Details

Date:

Friday 10th August – Sunday 19th August

Time:

Days are open from 9.00am – 6.00pm

Staff shifts are for 4 ½ hour shifts.

There will be two shifts per day, starting at 9.00am and 1.30pm.

Please arrive as close to the beginning of your day as possible.

1 RFDS Staff member and 2 Corporate Volunteers per shift.

Location:

Inside the Agriculture Pavilion. (So we are out of all the weather elements!)

(Please see the attached site map for more detail)

Gate 1, Agricultural Hall & Education: Coming soon!

RFDS Simulator:

This year the Royal Flying Doctors Service will have a merchandise stand and an Aero Medical Simulator at the Ekka.

The Aero Medical Simulator is a full replica King Air B200. The intent of the RFDS (Queensland Section) is to bring a sense of the healthcare service experienced daily in the remote and rural communities of Queensland to the City. The Simulator is fully equipped with flight controls/indicators, stretchers, communications, oxygen & suction, the tools used by our doctors, nurses and pilots at the RFDS.

Visitors will learn more about these ‘flying intensive care’ units, hear stories about rescuing a patient, sit at the flight controls, strap themselves in and enjoy a unique experience.

RFDS merchandise table:

The trestle table will be set up between the two sets of stairs in and out of the simulator. The table will hold merchandise and RFDS printed information.

Access to the Event:

Access to the event is via Gate 1.

You MUST have a pass to enter the event via one of the entry gates to the Show. This will be provided to you prior to the event.

Transport:

Public Transport

Not interested in paying for all day parking, or catching a taxi to the showgrounds? TransLink has you covered.

Public Transport is the easiest and most stress free way of getting to the Ekka. Trains will arrive and depart from Exhibition Station, and buses will also be available outside the venue gates.

Normal Go Card fares will remain when travelling to the Ekka on trains or buses. For non go card users, Ekka Travel tickets can be purchased through TransLink when you show your pre-purchased Ekka entry ticket, and will cost you a return fare of $6 for adults and $3 for children and concessions.

Note:

To work out the best public transport option for yourself, please visit the Transport Info website (www.translink.com.au)

Car

Parking

TBC

Clothing:

Our stall is inside a pavilion so you will be out of the elements. Please dress according to the weather and the time of day of your shift.

We recommend comfortable shoes as you will be standing for a lot of your shift.

Name badges will be provided to you upon arrival.

Meals:

Snacks and water will be provided.

Many thanks all!

Any queries, please contact Sarah-Jayne Curry 0428 290 918 – scurry@rfdsqld.com.au