Students at Woodburn Public School were today treated to a special visit by the region’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
The visit was thanks to Westpac and their school landing program which helps give students the chance to learn more about the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and its vital role in the emergency response chain throughout Northern NSW.
“Westpac has been proud to support the Service in Northern NSW since 1975. Our school landings program is just one of the ways we celebrate the helicopter service and share that experience with the local community,” Westpac’s Regional General Manager Northern NSW, Despina Toparis-Nelson said.
“Landings like these are a wonderful way to help educate students about how the Service operates and supports our community throughout the Northern Rivers and surrounding region.”
“We’re thrilled to help facilitate such a unique opportunity for students to hear some of the amazing insights about the Service directly from the pilot and aircrew officer, alongside the helicopter’s critical care medical team from NSW Ambulance and NSW Health,” Toparis-Nelson said.
Students and staff alike at Woodburn said the visit was highly anticipated.
Woodburn Public School, Principal Mr Micheal Lord remarked “We feel very fortunate to be involved in the schools program with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Many of us in the local community have someone close who have experienced a lifesaving moment thanks to the Rescue Helicopter. Woodburn Public School is proud to be building a partnership with such a fantastic organisation.”
To find out more about the Westpac Rescue Helicopter or give your support visit www.rescuehelicopter.com.au or to find out more about Westpac’s Schools Program visit www.westpac.com.au/help/community/rescue/schools/