Originally Posted by Brett Rankin
Our problem is not with our sponsors... they already invest substantial annual $$, our quarrel is with government's who expect a dedicated HEMS (10 hours a day) for $250,000 per annum.
If you have a problem with LifeFlight needing to do commercial work in order for us to help fund our dedicated Children’s Helicopters… then you actually agree with me! … this is the basis to why we’ve asked government to review its contribution. We don’t want to have to do this either!!!!!
Just so that I can understand your point: why have you an issue with a Government Department who expect the winner of a commercially won tender, to carry out that tender at the rate they contracted? Why do commit your registered charity to carry out work at a commercially unsustainable rate?
And why should the Government give you more money, when you won the contract against other operators: isn't there a small point of probity to be considered?