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50 Years

8th, February, 2025

Then v. Now: Our Broadmeadow Hangar

Our three forward operating line bases at Belmont, Tamworth and Lismore all host a dedicated

Community Fundraising

Say “I Do” to the Wedding of Your Dreams!

If you’re recently engaged, listen up! The 2 Montys are offering an extraordinary chance to

Secure the wedding of your dreams and support a great cause

Every year Monty Haron and Monty King team up with some of the Hunter’s best

Squadron Energy sponsorship helps more than 1,000 helicopter rescues in Northern NSW

Squadron Energy is renewing its support for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service in Northern NSW

Hunter Made Fundraiser

The Hunter’s leading home builder McDonald Jones Homes has partnered with The Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Ampol Continues Powering Rescue Services

In a partnership spanning 30 years, Ampol Australia has extended its support of the Westpac

Safety First on the Ground and in the Air for Glencore Coal

Glencore Coal is continuing its commitment to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service as Official Training

Ride for the Chopper celebrates 21 years

The annual Ride For The Chopper has celebrated its 21st year. The eight day mountain

Westpac Celebrates 50 Years of Partnership with Rescue Services Nationally

Friday 29 September marked 50 years since the first day of operations of the Westpac

Thanks a Million!

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has a million reasons to thank the dedicated volunteers of

Service Prepares for Busier Times Ahead

As summer approaches, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is preparing for what is traditionally one

The Service’s Base to Base Challenge is back!

The annual Base to Base Challenge raising vital funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

2023 Cost of Living Raffle Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our 2023 Cost of Living Raffle drawn on Friday June

Leaders of Newcastle Leap to Support the Service

On Friday 30 June, 20 Leaders conquered the challenge of abseiling down the face of

Essential Energy Receives Boost from Staff with The Energy to Help Save Lives

A workplace giving program conducted by energy provider Essential Energy has reached a $2M milestone,

7 Leaders Support Life Saving Service by Taking the Leap

The Central Coast Leaders Leap saw seven Leaders accept the challenge to abseil down the

Destination NSW Financial Boost for 10th Anniversary Byron Coastal Charity Walk

A financial boost from Destination NSW has signalled the exciting return of the Byron Coastal

Service Prepares For Busier Times Ahead

Lesley McFarlane is proof the Westpac Rescue Helicopter can become intertwined with your life in

Rescue Helicopter Feeling Double the LOVE

How far will you go to save a life? That’s the question the Westpac Rescue

Every Piece Counts when it comes to Saving Lives

Like a jigsaw puzzle, there are many different pieces that fit together to ensure our

Service Thanks Volunteers Making Communities ‘Better Together’

As Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week (May 16-22), the regions Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Calls For Help As Appeal Launches

The regions Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is launching its annual End of Financial Year (EOFY)

Thiess Digs Deep for Rescue Service Volunteers

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has joined forces with mining services provider Thiess in a

Where There’s A Will There’s A Way…To Support Your Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Over 70 solicitors across Northern NSW are donating 100% of their time and support to

Major Raffle Winners Announced

Congratulations to the winners in our 2021 Major Raffle drawn on December 17. 1st Prize

Singleton Volunteers Recognised with local Hall of Fame Induction

Congratulations to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s Singleton Volunteer Support Group, who last Thursday were

Service Launches Summer Appeal In Preparation For Busiest Months Ahead

As COVID restrictions continue to ease, for communities across northern NSW the summer months are

Virtual Fundraiser takes Community Support from Base to Base

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service supporters across Northern NSW are being encouraged to lace up their

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.

Rescue Helicopter Launches Appeal For Busy Months Ahead

Rescue Helicopter Launches Appeal For Busy Months Ahead For communities across Northern NSW, the summer

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

Achieving MaxSIMum Service With Glencore Support

Renewed support from Glencore, one of the world’s largest resource companies, will see the Westpac

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