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Sep 16

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This afternoon the Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked to the #OxleyHighway at #GingersCreek, west of #Wauchope to a motorcycle and vehicle collision. It was reported from the scene that a male motorcyclist was suffering serious injuries. Local #NSWAmbulance #Paramedics and Emergency Services attended the location and commenced treatment of the male rider. The #Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team arrived shortly after and assisted in the treatment and stabilisation of the male prior to being flown to John Hunter Hospital. ...

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Sep 16

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Earlier today the Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked to the #PacificHighway at #RainbowFlat to a two vehicle accident with a male occupant of one of the vehicles suffering serious injuries. Local #NSWAmbulance #Paramedics and Emergency Services attended and commenced treatment of the male who was suffering serious chest injuries. He was road transported from the scene to #Taree Airport where the #Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team further treated and stabilised the patient before he was flown to #PortMacquarie Hospital. ...

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Sep 15

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An urgent hospital transfer conducted by the Westpac #RescueHelicopter overnight for an elderly female from #Scone Hospital, flown to the Mater Hospital at #Waratah to receive specialist treatment for a serious medical condition. The patient was stabilised by the #Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team prior to the flight to #Newcastle. ...

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Sep 15

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🚨JOB ALERT 🚨
The Westpac #RescueHelicopter is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced casual Helicopter Pilots to join our team. These casual roles will be for a short-term period (2-6 months) to perform the important job of #InterHospitalTransfers throughout #NorthernNSW. The aircraft will be based at #Tamworth, and consideration will be given to touring pilots with flexible roster options considered. Reporting to the Head of Flying Operations, to be considered for this role you will be an experienced Helicopter Pilot who is well regarded within the industry and by your peers, and will demonstrate the necessary qualifications and experience detailed on our Careers page – https://rescuehelicopter.com.au/careers/ ...

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Sep 14

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The Westpac #RescueHelicopter on the helipad at #GoldCoast University Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. A woman was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident at #PalmersIsland where she was treated by #NSWAmbulance #Paramedics. The patient was transported by road ambulance to meet with the Rescue Helicopter at a suitable landing area before being airlifted to the Gold Coast for further treatment.

#StaySafe #HereforYou #AW139 ...

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Sep 14

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For over 20 years the #Community have been able to support the Westpac #RescueHelicopter Service through the Ritchies- Where the Community Benefits loyalty card.
This system is now based on phone app, and to continue your support all you have to do is download the Ritchies Card App in the Google Play Store or AppStore by searching "Ritchies Card". Don't forget to select the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service your nominated charity on the Community Benefits page.
#Thankyou to Ritchies IGA and the community for your continued support of the Rescue Helicopter!

#CommunityService #NorthernNSW
(note: Photos taken prior to current COVID restrictions around mask wearing) ...

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Sep 14

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Early this morning the Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to #TambarSprings. The Rescue Helicopter met with a road ambulance at #Gunnedah Hospital to transport a man with critical injuries to #Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital.
#StaySafe #Aeromedical ...

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Sep 14

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On the helipad at #Muswellbrook Hospital on Monday afternoon to carry out an #InterHospitalTransfer. The Westpac #RescueHelicopter Critical Care Medical Team stabilised a man with a serious medical condition before flying him to John Hunter Hospital #Newcastle.

#HereForYou #AW139 ...

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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.