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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

Our Team

Then v. Now: Roles on the Aircraft

Across summer weekends in 1975, three people were aboard our Bell 47 helicopter – a

A Decade of Dedication

On January 17 our Tamworth Base ‘celebrated’ a special milestone for team member Tamara. Ten

A Century of Saving Lives

They are arguably three of the most recognizable faces on board the Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Air Crew Officer Celebrates 20 years with the Service

Perseverance and determination is what got Trent Owen into the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service in

New Chopper Takes to Skies for Regional COVID Response

Another AW139 helicopter is flying to the rescue in regional and rural communities as part

Milestone For Rescue Service Stalwart

Aside from Service CEO Richard Jones OAM, Graham Nickisson aka ‘Nicko’ is probably one of

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

Appeal takes community behind the scenes of vital service.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service launched its annual End of Financial Year Appeal today, with

Service Milestone Highlighted By Brotherly Love

After 35 years’ service, Lismore Based Aircrew Officer Mick Kerry has had many memorable missions

CEO celebrates 25 years with community service

CEO celebrates 25 years with community service This Friday 6 November, marks 25 years of

New England-North West Celebrates Aeromedical Milestone

Whilst COVID-19 has quashed any planned major celebrations on Base, the significant impact in saving

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