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The RACV Energy Breakthrough is reliant on the
generous support of the following sponsors for success. The Energy
Breakthrough has been supported loyally by a number of organisations for
many years - some since the very first event in 1991. This exciting
event attracts over 3,000 students and participants and
10,000 spectators over 4 days - to enquire about sponsorship
opportunities contact the
Planning Committee today. |
Royal
Automobile Club of Victoria:
In 1991, the
RACV was approached to support a new, innovative event where young
people were actively encouraged to create environmentally and energy
efficient vehicles - a subject close to the RACV's heart.
After a successful
debut, the following year the RACV signed on as principle sponsors
and the event became the RACV Energy Breakthrough. Every year since,
RACV Officials have supervised on-track action, formulated the
safety and design specifications for the vehicles and been
responsible for vehicle scrutineering.
The RACV has provided
roadside assistance to motorists since 1903 and to Energy
Breakthrough participants since 1991, but also offers traffic safety
education in schools, insurance, financial services, vehicle
inspections and vehicle buying advice. They are focused on ensuring
optimum environmental and safety standards in vehicles and improving
driver training; because traffic safety education, better roads and
better cars save lives. |
Country
Education Project

The CEP initiated the
event in 1991, as they discovered the need for an all-round
educational event which challenged young people in Math, Science,
Technology and English, as well as Physical Education.
The CEP is a leading voice for country
areas on educational issues, focusing on the retention and
recruitment of quality teachers, post compulsory learning, small
rural schools and innovative programs & communication.
The CEP continues to
support the Energy Breakthrough financially and through Event
Co-ordinator John Stafford and co-ordinate a number of educational
initiatives for students and staff throughout regional Victoria. |
Department of Education &
Training
The Department of Education and Training has supported the Energy
Breakthrough both financially and through personnel since its
inception in 1991. It's vision is to provide high-quality education
and training that raises achievement, reduces disparity and leads to
opportunity - the Energy Breakthrough is an excellent initiative
which promotes all of these goals.
The Department of Education is also
closely linked to the Office for Youth, which runs a range of
programs and coordinates research and policy development on youth
issues. The Office for Youth covers:
Advance - promoting active citizenship by encouraging young
people to work with community organisations,
Regional Youth Affairs Networks - providing regional advice
on policy, planning and service provision issues relating to young
people;
Freeza – assisting young people to implement cultural events
according to local need. |
Transurban

Transurban
joined the RACV Energy Breakthrough in 2006, with support focused
upon improving the timing and display of results at the event, and
other Victorian HPV events.
Transurban is a $6 billion company with more than 10 years
experience in the development, ownership and management of complex
toll road infrastructure.
Transurban is
listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, where it is ranked within
the Top 50 companies. In September 2006, Transurban was added to the
Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World list of high performing
companies.
Their involvement in the Breakthrough
highlights and desire to support community events and encourage
sustainable transport practices. |
Holden
Holden means a great deal to the RACV
Energy Breakthrough, with an entire circuit now bearing their name
and their continued commitment to efficient transport and the
environment.At the first event
in 1991, they supplied a Holden engine to the winner of the Hybrid
category - a worthy prize for a 24 hour challenge. More recently,
the team at Holden now select from the Hybrid entrants participating
throughout the weekend for a suitable recipient of the Holden
Secondary Encouragement Award. In 2001, the opportunity arose to become a
major sponsor of the event and support the second circuit - now
named the 'Holden Track'.
Holden created an environmental
breakthrough of their own when they joined forces with CSIRO to
design and develop the 'ECOmmodore'. The development team met head
on the challenges facing each and every Energy Breakthrough teams as
they focused upon reducing energy
wastage, lightweight materials, slippery aerodynamics, reducing
rolling resistance, performance efficiency regenerative braking and
solar cooling.
Holden also continues to offer
student and undergraduate employment opportunities to young people
ranging from engineering to sales and marketing. For more
information on the ECOmmodore and employment opportunities, head to
the Holden website (www.holden.com.au). |
Central Goldfields Shire Council
Hosts to the event for
more than the four days of the event, the CGSC goes above and beyond
the call of duty throughout every year to ensure its success and
smooth operation.
The council has
completed significant works and improved facilities throughout the
Breakthrough site and Maryborough to ensure a pleasant and enjoyable
experience for both participants and visitors. |
Central Highlands Water
Central Highlands Water is committed to
the preservation of the environment; developing new and innovative
ways to conserve water and educating young people about being
water-wise.Through their sponsorship of the
Innovations in Technology category at the Breakthrough and provision
of safe drinking water during the event, Central Highlands Water is
providing hands-on learning opportunities to young people about
earth's most precious resource. |
Powercor Australia
Powercor is highly aware of its
environmental responsibilities and obligations. The company is
committed to the principles of sustainable development and managing
the business in an environmentally responsible manner.
Powercor is sponsoring the Try-athlon category at the
Energy Breakthrough - an event which requires a diverse management of
energy across a range of disciplines. |
KFC

KFC have supported a pedestrian bridge
at the RACV Energy Breakthrough to improve the flow of foot traffic
around the Holden circuit.
In the past, teams en route to
the repair station were struggling to carry their vehicles across a
narrow bridge alongside the toilet block and spectators were
restricted in access to various parts of the circuit.
Now, thanks to KFC, regardless of what event is taking place on the
circuit, teams and spectators are able to cross the creek quickly
and easily to find new vantage points.
KFC Maryborough enjoys its highest sales during the Breakthrough
each year and is located at the traffic lights at the junction of
Tuaggra St and Park Road.
KFC's support covers the cost of purchasing, painting and
modification of the container to allow people to walk through. The
Breakthrough is very grateful for their support. |
Bendigo IT
After supporting the Maryborough
Technology Challenge in Queensland, Bendigo IT attended the 2004
Energy Breakthrough as
spectators to see what all the fuss
was about.
In December 2004, Bendigo IT designed and hosted the website for the
Commonwealth Youth Games held in Bendigo and after seeing first hand
the Energy Breakthrough, the central Victorian IT product & service
provider keenly offered to redesign and host the event's website. |
Telstra CountryWide

Telstra Country Wide are committed to
supporting region and rural Australia. They have been behind the
RACV Energy Breakthrough in the form of mobile phones for both
prizes and admin use for many years.
Their reach also connects the EB site to the wider world through the
internet cafe in the Admin Centre, which is free for all
participants to use - to check the weather, email home or find that
extra piece of info they were after. The two stages also use Telstra
Country Wide phones to receive SMS requests and competition entries
during the event.
Telstra Country Wide have 103 mobile base stations across Central
Victoria, which are progressively being converted to the one
technological standard. Once national Next G™ Network is fully
deployed, people will be able to have fast data and internet access,
new features such as video calling, and enhanced content, wherever
there is mobile coverage. |
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To enquire about sponsorship
opportunities for your business contact the
Planning Committee
today. |
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