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1st, October, 2021
New Chopper Takes to Skies for Regional COVID Response
Another AW139 helicopter is flying to the rescue in regional and rural communities as part
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Milestone For Rescue Service Stalwart
Aside from Service CEO Richard Jones OAM, Graham Nickisson aka ‘Nicko’ is probably one of
Virtual Fundraiser takes Community Support from Base to Base
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service supporters across Northern NSW are being encouraged to lace up their
21 In 2021 – Tamworth Service Comes Of Age
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is celebrating 21 years of operations in the New England
Major Milestone: 10,000 hours in the AW139
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter achieved a significant milestone on Saturday afternoon, officially reaching 10,000 flying
Service recognises Volunteers & the need to reconnect & reimagine
“Since 1975 our generous volunteers have been fundamental in helping to ensure the Westpac Rescue Helicopter continues to fly for those in need. They make an immense contribution to the Service every day.”
Appeal takes community behind the scenes of vital service.
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service launched its annual End of Financial Year Appeal today, with
Scone Race Club Pays Winning Dividend In Support Of Rescue Helicopter
The Scone Race Club has entered a 12 month partnership with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Wills Week
Over 60 solicitors across Northern NSW are donating 100% of their time and support to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s ‘Wills Week’ initiative taking place from 22-26 March.
Service Milestone Highlighted By Brotherly Love
After 35 years’ service, Lismore Based Aircrew Officer Mick Kerry has had many memorable missions
Rescue Helicopter Launches Appeal For Busy Months Ahead
Rescue Helicopter Launches Appeal For Busy Months Ahead For communities across Northern NSW, the summer
Bids For Billboards A Fundraising First
Over the next month, businesses will go head to head as they bid for prime
CEO celebrates 25 years with community service
CEO celebrates 25 years with community service This Friday 6 November, marks 25 years of
Time To Rise For The Cause
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has put out a call to communities across Northern NSW to
Safe ‘n’ SOUND Self Storage Continues Support During Difficult Times
Despite the uncertainty and challenging times being faced by business, storage professionals Safe ‘n’ SOUND
New England-North West Celebrates Aeromedical Milestone
Whilst COVID-19 has quashed any planned major celebrations on Base, the significant impact in saving
Achieving MaxSIMum Service With Glencore Support
Renewed support from Glencore, one of the world’s largest resource companies, will see the Westpac
Exotic Locations No Match For The Richer Reward Of Serving The Community
By his own admission, time spent flying in exotic jungle locations throughout Africa, Papua New
Crewman Makes His Mark On Rescue Service After 30 Years
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Air Crew Officer, Mark Sewell, owes his career in rescue
Sigma Support Stays Strong During Trying Times
Tamworth specialist engineering business, Sigma Aerospace, has continued a long partnership with the Westpac Rescue
oOh! What A Gesture With Westpac Here To Help!
A remarkable partnership between oOh!media and Westpac will serve as a timely reminder that the
Helicopter Appeal During Difficult Times
With all face to face fundraising and major event activity on hold as a result
Orica extends Rescue Helicopter partnership to Tamworth
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has announced that long time corporate partner Orica has extended