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The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is active in your community every day.

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Our Mission

Always be there for the community delivering the highest standard of aeromedical and rescue services to those in need.

Ready to
respond 24/7
365 days

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Four AW139’s across three bases

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Servicing 1.5 Million people in Northern NSW

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Saving lives since 1975

 

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Celebrating 50 Years

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Rescue Stories

OUR STORIES FROM THE FRONTLINE OF COURAGE, SURVIVAL & HOPE.
David Gatwood
Featured story
A Helicopter and a Helmet

David and his companions recall the reassurance the Westpac #RescueHelicopter provided them when David was thrown from his bike after hitting a cattle grid on the outskirts of Scone.

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Featured Stories

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50 Years
A fledgling Service takes off above the waves
On 7 December 1975, with a $15,000 sponsorship and a Bell 47 helicopter, the Newcastle.
Missions
Chevy’s Holiday Rescue
It was a much-anticipated coastal getaway for the Mirtschin family from Lithgow as they holidayed.
Missions
Hiker’s Mountain Rescue
Kim and Pete Creigh set off on the adventure of a lifetime, caravanning around Australia..

Latest News

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50 Years
50 Stories: Opening the Belmont Base

In 2017, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service opened its first purpose-built base at Lake Macquarie

In the News
2025 Major Raffle Winners

CONGRATULATIONS to our major raffle winners drawn today. The lucky winner of our 1st prize,

Strong Governance. Stronger, safer communities.
50 Years
50 Stories: Strong Governance. Stronger Safer Communities.

Our governance framework is designed to serve the community—because that’s who we’re here for. We’re

50 Years
50 Stories: David’s Rescue Story

Monday morning of the 2021 October long weekend in the Hunter Valley was cool and