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May 19

Multiple hospital transfers completed by the Westpac #RescueHelicopter in the last 24 hours for patients requiring urgent specialist treatment.

- An elderly female patient suffering a serious cardiac condition airlifted from #Gunnedah Hospital to #Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital.

- An elderly male patient flown from #Armidale Hospital to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital.

- A female with head injuries flown from #Lismore Hospital to #GoldCoast University Hospital.

- Then just before midnight a middle aged male patient was airlifted from #Scone Hospital to John Hunter Hospital.

Multiple hospital transfers completed by the Westpac #RescueHelicopter in the last 24 hours for patients requiring urgent specialist treatment.

- An elderly female patient suffering a serious cardiac condition airlifted from #Gunnedah Hospital to #Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital.

- An elderly male patient flown from #Armidale Hospital to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital.

- A female with head injuries flown from #Lismore Hospital to #GoldCoast University Hospital.

- Then just before midnight a middle aged male patient was airlifted from #Scone Hospital to John Hunter Hospital. ...

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May 19

The Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked this afternoon to a report of a person injured in a quad bike accident on a property at #MaitlandVale in the #HunterValley. Local #NSWAmbulance #Paramedics arrived on scene and carrier out initial treatment on the female rider who had suffered serious lacerations to her face and arms after the quad bike she was riding rolled. The rider was further stabilised by the #Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team prior to being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital.

The Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked this afternoon to a report of a person injured in a quad bike accident on a property at #MaitlandVale in the #HunterValley. Local #NSWAmbulance #Paramedics arrived on scene and carrier out initial treatment on the female rider who had suffered serious lacerations to her face and arms after the quad bike she was riding rolled. The rider was further stabilised by the #Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team prior to being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital. ...

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May 19

Overnight the Westpac #RescueHelicopter carried out an urgent time critical inter hospital medical retrieval from #Taree Hospital to John Hunter Hospital for an elderly male patient suffering a serious medical condition. He was stabilised and then escorted in flight by the #Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team.

Overnight the Westpac #RescueHelicopter carried out an urgent time critical inter hospital medical retrieval from #Taree Hospital to John Hunter Hospital for an elderly male patient suffering a serious medical condition. He was stabilised and then escorted in flight by the #Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team. ...

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May 19

In the past 24 hours, the Westpac #RescueHelicopter has responded to two serious accidents on our roads.

- a motorcycle accident at #MountVincent where a male sustained serious head, pelvic and limb injuries. The rider was treated on scene by local #NSWAmbulance Paramedics and the #Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team and airlifted to John Hunter Hospital.

- A second motorcycle accident at #Maclean where the rider sustained head injuries after hitting a kangaroo. The patient was treated on scene by Paramedics before being transported by road to Maclean Hospital to rendezvous with the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team, who took over treatment, stabilised the man and escorted him in flight to #Lismore Base Hospital.

This week is National Road Safety Week. Please drive and ride safely on our roads and let’s all get home safely.
www.roadsafetyweek.com.au

In the past 24 hours, the Westpac #RescueHelicopter has responded to two serious accidents on our roads.

- a motorcycle accident at #MountVincent where a male sustained serious head, pelvic and limb injuries. The rider was treated on scene by local #NSWAmbulance Paramedics and the #Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team and airlifted to John Hunter Hospital.

- A second motorcycle accident at #Maclean where the rider sustained head injuries after hitting a kangaroo. The patient was treated on scene by Paramedics before being transported by road to Maclean Hospital to rendezvous with the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team, who took over treatment, stabilised the man and escorted him in flight to #Lismore Base Hospital.

This week is National Road Safety Week. Please drive and ride safely on our roads and let’s all get home safely.
www.roadsafetyweek.com.au ...

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May 18

❗️Important Raffle Update ❗️

In the recent flood disaster throughout the Northern Rivers impacted our #Lismore base with flood waters inundating our building and offices. The flood caused the unfortunate loss and destruction of tickets that were sold in the Westpac #RescueHelicopter Major Raffle which started on 1 January 2022. This loss has meant that the Service has had to cancel the raffle.

We thank everyone who supported the raffle, and invite ticket holders to review the available options with regards to your ticket purchase here ➡️ https://rescuehelicopter.com.au/raffle_cancellation/

❗️Important Raffle Update ❗️

In the recent flood disaster throughout the Northern Rivers impacted our #Lismore base with flood waters inundating our building and offices. The flood caused the unfortunate loss and destruction of tickets that were sold in the Westpac #RescueHelicopter Major Raffle which started on 1 January 2022. This loss has meant that the Service has had to cancel the raffle.

We thank everyone who supported the raffle, and invite ticket holders to review the available options with regards to your ticket purchase here ➡️ https://rescuehelicopter.com.au/raffle_cancellation/ ...

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May 18

The start of 2022 has been tough for many, and it's no different for our #volunteers in the #NorthernRivers. Our #Lismore Op Shop was destroyed in the recent floods, but that didn't stop our wonderful volunteers offering to help in evacuation centres where possible. Our #Casino, #Grafton and #Ballina stores were also at risk with the rising waters, but thankfully were spared. As part of #NationalVolunteersWeek we'd like to thank our Red Shirt volunteers for their continued happy attitudes and resilience through such adversity. Pictured here are some of our Grafton and #CoffsHarbour #Volunteers enjoying a special morning tea to celebrate National Volunteer Week. If you're near one of our Westpac #RescueHelicopter #OpShops make sure you stop in and say hello! #NVW2022

The start of 2022 has been tough for many, and it's no different for our #volunteers in the #NorthernRivers. Our #Lismore Op Shop was destroyed in the recent floods, but that didn't stop our wonderful volunteers offering to help in evacuation centres where possible. Our #Casino, #Grafton and #Ballina stores were also at risk with the rising waters, but thankfully were spared. As part of #NationalVolunteersWeek we'd like to thank our Red Shirt volunteers for their continued happy attitudes and resilience through such adversity. Pictured here are some of our Grafton and #CoffsHarbour #Volunteers enjoying a special morning tea to celebrate National Volunteer Week. If you're near one of our Westpac #RescueHelicopter #OpShops make sure you stop in and say hello! #NVW2022 ...

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May 17

INTER-HOSPITAL TRANSFERS - #PortMacquarie and #Ballina 🚁

Today the Westpac #RescueHelicopters have conducted #InterHospitalTransfers from Port Macquarie to John Hunter Hospital #Newcastle, and from Ballina to #GoldCoast University Hospital. #HereForYou #FlyingICU #NorthernNSW

INTER-HOSPITAL TRANSFERS - #PortMacquarie and #Ballina 🚁

Today the Westpac #RescueHelicopters have conducted #InterHospitalTransfers from Port Macquarie to John Hunter Hospital #Newcastle, and from Ballina to #GoldCoast University Hospital. #HereForYou #FlyingICU #NorthernNSW ...

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May 16

The Westpac #RescueHelicopter at #LightningRidge on Monday afternoon. The Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team assisted #NSWAmbulance #Paramedics in treating a man injured in a motor vehicle accident, before he was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital #Newcastle.

This followed an earlier #InterHospitalTransfer of a young boy with a serious medical condition from #Wyong Hospital to Westmead Children’s Hospital #Sydney.

#StaySafe #EmergencyService #NorthernNSW

The Westpac #RescueHelicopter at #LightningRidge on Monday afternoon. The Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team assisted #NSWAmbulance #Paramedics in treating a man injured in a motor vehicle accident, before he was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital #Newcastle.

This followed an earlier #InterHospitalTransfer of a young boy with a serious medical condition from #Wyong Hospital to Westmead Children’s Hospital #Sydney.

#StaySafe #EmergencyService #NorthernNSW ...

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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.