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Nov 20

“I have no doubt that if it wasn’t for that Chopper there would be no Paralympics, there would be no marriage, there would be no kids.”

Your donation helps us to give our patients the gift of time. To show your support for our Summer Appeal, please visit link in bio.

“I have no doubt that if it wasn’t for that Chopper there would be no Paralympics, there would be no marriage, there would be no kids.”

Your donation helps us to give our patients the gift of time. To show your support for our Summer Appeal, please visit link in bio. ...

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Nov 19

Around 3.30pm, on Tuesday 19 November, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by @NSWAmbulance to #Kempsey Airport to meet an ambulance travelling from #CoffsHarbour with a man injured in a power tool accident. A man in his 70s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team for a serious hand injury before being transported to John Hunter Hospital.

Around 3.30pm, on Tuesday 19 November, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by @NSWAmbulance to #Kempsey Airport to meet an ambulance travelling from #CoffsHarbour with a man injured in a power tool accident. A man in his 70s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team for a serious hand injury before being transported to John Hunter Hospital. ...

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Nov 19

The Service is seeking applications from experienced Aircrew Officers to join our highly skilled team conducting helicopter aeromedical and search and rescue operations to the highest standard of safety and professionalism.

This role will be a touring position from our Lismore base. There will be an expectation that the successful candidate lives within 1 hour of the Lismore base and be willing to travel to other bases across northern NSW to support the operational requirements of the Service. For more information, please visit link in bio.

The Service is seeking applications from experienced Aircrew Officers to join our highly skilled team conducting helicopter aeromedical and search and rescue operations to the highest standard of safety and professionalism.

This role will be a touring position from our Lismore base. There will be an expectation that the successful candidate lives within 1 hour of the Lismore base and be willing to travel to other bases across northern NSW to support the operational requirements of the Service. For more information, please visit link in bio. ...

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Nov 18

Around 8.30am, on Monday 18 November, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a serious accident involving a car and a truck on the Big River Way at #Tyndale, southwest of #Maclean. A woman in her 80s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team for multiple injuries before being transported to #Lismore Base Hospital.

Around 8.30am, on Monday 18 November, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a serious accident involving a car and a truck on the Big River Way at #Tyndale, southwest of #Maclean. A woman in her 80s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team for multiple injuries before being transported to #Lismore Base Hospital. ...

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Nov 16

About midday, on Saturday 16 November, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a motorcycle accident southeast of #Uralla. A man in his 50s, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter's critical care medical team before being airlifted to the John Hunter Hospital, #Newcastle.

About midday, on Saturday 16 November, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a motorcycle accident southeast of #Uralla. A man in his 50s, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter`s critical care medical team before being airlifted to the John Hunter Hospital, #Newcastle. ...

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Nov 15

Join us this Saturday at 3:30pm for look at the Helicopter House. This Anchorage Two with South Hampton Facade is move-in ready, so you can celebrate this Christmas in a brand-new home.

Packed with luxury inclusions and premium appliances, this home could be yours. This stunning charity home is taking expressions of interest until December 2, with proceeds of the sale, after project costs, being donated to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

For more information, please visit link in bio. ...

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Nov 14

🚁 MISSION SNAPSHOT 🚁
In the month of October the Westpac #RescueHelicopter conducted 102 missions across our bases in #Belmont, #Tamworth and #Lismore. This included 42 #PreHospitalEmergencies, 54 #InterHospitalTransfers and 6 #SearchandRescues. #ThankYou to our #Community and supporters who keep us ready to respond 24-7. Find out more via link in bio.

🚁 MISSION SNAPSHOT 🚁
In the month of October the Westpac #RescueHelicopter conducted 102 missions across our bases in #Belmont, #Tamworth and #Lismore. This included 42 #PreHospitalEmergencies, 54 #InterHospitalTransfers and 6 #SearchandRescues. #ThankYou to our #Community and supporters who keep us ready to respond 24-7. Find out more via link in bio. ...

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Nov 13

$In April 1990, 10-year-old Christie set off on a family holiday to Evans Head. A journey that would ultimately see Christie airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital with multiple spinal fractures, serious spinal cord damage and life-threatening internal bleeding. Today, Christie has attended seven consecutive Paralympic Games, winning three medals – two silver and one bronze. Your donation, not matter the size, gives our patients the gift of time. Read Christie’s story now via link in bio.$

In April 1990, 10-year-old Christie set off on a family holiday to Evans Head. A journey that would ultimately see Christie airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital with multiple spinal fractures, serious spinal cord damage and life-threatening internal bleeding.

Today, Christie has attended seven consecutive Paralympic Games, winning three medals – two silver and one bronze. Your donation, not matter the size, gives our patients the gift of time. Read Christie’s story now via link in bio. ...

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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.