On a normal school run to collect his daughter from Calliope State School, Rio Tinto Yarwun Maintenance Technician, Michael Gosschalk witnessed a serious incident requiring emergency access to an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
Thinking fast, Michael flagged down someone for assistance.
While the outcome was positive, the incident sparked conversations between Calliope State School, the local Calliope ambulance station, and Rio Tinto Yarwun to address the gap of access to life saving equipment.
As a result, Rio Tinto proudly sponsored the purchase and installation of the AED at the Calliope State School Swimming Pool.
Yarwun General Manager Mark Gilmore explained safety is a key focus for Rio Tinto both on and off-site.
“Health and safety matters at Yarwun, both inside and outside the gate, in our community,” Mr Gilmore said.
“We’re grateful that one of our staff, Michael Gosschalk brought this to our attention.
‘We want to make sure we’re supporting and enhancing the safety of the communities in which we operate, and we’re proud to support initiatives that can make a positive impact – and potentially save lives.”
Michael Gosschalk shared his support saying, “I am pleased that Rio Tinto was able to work with Calliope State School and Calliope Ambulance and congratulate the team on taking this initiative.”
This initiative is part of the Yarwun sites ongoing commitment to fostering strong community ties and promoting safety and well-being in the Calliope region.
