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Jun 11

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Around 10.30am, on Wednesday 11 June, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a motor vehicle accident on the Pacific Highway at #TopiTopi, north of #Bulahdelah. Trapped in the vehicle for some time before being released, a woman in her 70s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for chest injuries before being transported by road to Bulahdelah Showground to meet the helicopter’s critical care medical team. The woman was further treated and stabilised before being transported to John Hunter Hospital.

Around 10.30am, on Wednesday 11 June, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a motor vehicle accident on the Pacific Highway at #TopiTopi, north of #Bulahdelah. Trapped in the vehicle for some time before being released, a woman in her 70s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for chest injuries before being transported by road to Bulahdelah Showground to meet the helicopter’s critical care medical team. The woman was further treated and stabilised before being transported to John Hunter Hospital. ...

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Jun 11

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Around 4pm, on Tuesday 10 June, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a person who had fallen through a roof at #Bangalow, southwest of #ByronBay. A man in his 70’s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team for chest injuries before being transported to #GoldCoast University Hospital.

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Jun 9

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Our 23rd Annual Ride for the Chopper will start in Mudgee and end in Tamworth taking in spectacular country among the vineyards at Mudgee, horse studs in Scone, and the beauty of the Liverpool Plains.

Join the 8-day, 7-night mountain bike ride with a full support crew, including safety vehicles, bike trailers, catering crew and a very experienced team of riders to guide and assist you on the adventure of a lifetime!

Learn more via link in bio.

Our 23rd Annual Ride for the Chopper will start in Mudgee and end in Tamworth taking in spectacular country among the vineyards at Mudgee, horse studs in Scone, and the beauty of the Liverpool Plains.

Join the 8-day, 7-night mountain bike ride with a full support crew, including safety vehicles, bike trailers, catering crew and a very experienced team of riders to guide and assist you on the adventure of a lifetime!

Learn more via link in bio. ...

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Jun 9

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Around 9.30pm, on Sunday 8 June, a #WestpacRescue Helicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a single vehicle accident at #LimeburnersCreek, northwest of #Karuah. A man in his 20s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team for spinal and abdominal injuries before being transported to John Hunter Hospital.

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Jun 9

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Around 11.30am Sunday 8 June, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a property at #Whitlow, east of #Bingara. A woman in her 50s sustained head, neck and back injuries after falling from a horse. The patient was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital.

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Jun 8

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Since 1975, we have responded to countless emergencies but the most high profile mission we have conducted was on June 8 2007, when the bulk carrier Pasha Bulker ran aground on Nobbys Beach in Newcastle.

Our crew conducted 22 sorties to retrieve crewmembers from the stricken vessel in treacherous conditions during an east coast low.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is proud to be part of this piece of Newcastle history and we remember the mammoth combined effort of our crews and other Emergency Services to help save those lives. We also remember the lives lost during the devastating storms. ...

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Jun 8

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Around 12.00am Sunday 8 June, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance on an inter-hospital transfer from #Grafton Hospital to #GoldCoast University Hospital. A man in his 30s, suffering a serious medical condition, was stabilised by hospital staff and the helicopter’s critical care medical team before being airlifted to the Gold Coast.

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Jun 7

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Together, we can provide care for regional and remote communities in critical moments!

Make your tax deductible donation before June 30 and be part of every mission we fly across Northern NSW. To donate today, visit https://rescuehelicopter.com.au/appeal/

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Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is the trading name used by Northern NSW Helicopter Rescue Service Limited. Australian Business Number (ABN) 40 002 862 026, Australian Company Number (ACN) 002 862 026. Registered Charity with the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission. Public Benevolent Institution and endorsed as a deductible gift recipient (DGR). New South Wales Charitable Fundraising Authority Number (CFN) 11992.