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Dec 9

Earlier in the week, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to an accident at Booragul, near Lake Macquarie. A man in his 60s with chest and internal injuries was treated on scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team before being taken by ambulance to John Hunter Hospital.

Earlier in the week, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to an accident at Booragul, near Lake Macquarie. A man in his 60s with chest and internal injuries was treated on scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team before being taken by ambulance to John Hunter Hospital. ...

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Dec 8

In seven days the Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to 16 inter hospital transfers from rural and regional hospitals including #Kempsey, #Warialda, #Maclean, #Inverell, #Grafton, #Taree, #Armidale, #Tweed, #Lismore, to referral and major hospitals such as John Hunter Hospital, #GoldCoast University Hospital and #Tamworth.

In seven days the Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to 16 inter hospital transfers from rural and regional hospitals including #Kempsey, #Warialda, #Maclean, #Inverell, #Grafton, #Taree, #Armidale, #Tweed, #Lismore, to referral and major hospitals such as John Hunter Hospital, #GoldCoast University Hospital and #Tamworth. ...

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Dec 8

At about 3pm on Thursday, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a motorbike accident at #MaresRun, north west of #Taree. A man in his 70s was treated for injuries by paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital.

At about 3pm on Thursday, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a motorbike accident at #MaresRun, north west of #Taree. A man in his 70s was treated for injuries by paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital. ...

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Dec 8

On Wednesday afternoon, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a motorcycle accident in Yengo National Park near #HowesValley. A man in his 30s with shoulder and arm injuries had activated an emergency beacon due to the remote area, assisting the crew to locate him. The NSW Ambulance critical care paramedic was winched down to treat him before a 4WD ambulance attended the scene and transported the patient back to the helicopter, which had landed at Big Yango House. The patient was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital.

On Wednesday afternoon, a Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a motorcycle accident in Yengo National Park near #HowesValley. A man in his 30s with shoulder and arm injuries had activated an emergency beacon due to the remote area, assisting the crew to locate him. The NSW Ambulance critical care paramedic was winched down to treat him before a 4WD ambulance attended the scene and transported the patient back to the helicopter, which had landed at Big Yango House. The patient was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital. ...

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Dec 6

When it comes to public speaking, six-year-old Oliver Jennings isn’t rattled by nerves. In fact he’s buzzing with excitement to share his love for his favourite superhero – the Westpac Rescue Helicopter!

His dad Hugh says, “Oliver’s passion is a great example of what the Service means to the broader community, both young and old.”

Earlier this year Oliver competed in the Zone Primary School Public Speaking Finals with his speech about the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. So along with Pilot Mark, we took the opportunity to visit Oliver at school and thank him for his commitment to promoting the Service throughout the community.

Thank you again, Oliver – everything we achieve is only because of people like you!

When it comes to public speaking, six-year-old Oliver Jennings isn’t rattled by nerves. In fact he’s buzzing with excitement to share his love for his favourite superhero – the Westpac Rescue Helicopter!

His dad Hugh says, “Oliver’s passion is a great example of what the Service means to the broader community, both young and old.”

Earlier this year Oliver competed in the Zone Primary School Public Speaking Finals with his speech about the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. So along with Pilot Mark, we took the opportunity to visit Oliver at school and thank him for his commitment to promoting the Service throughout the community.

Thank you again, Oliver – everything we achieve is only because of people like you! ...

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Dec 6

On Monday, the Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a rural property at #NewtonBoyd, east of #GlenInnes, following reports that a man in his 20s was injured in an accident. Local paramedics attended the location and commenced treatment of the patient prior to the arrival of the Rescue Helicopter and on-board critical care medical team. The man, who was suffering from serious head injuries, was treated and stablised by the critical care medical team before being airlifted to Gold Coast Univesity Hospital.

On Monday, the Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to a rural property at #NewtonBoyd, east of #GlenInnes, following reports that a man in his 20s was injured in an accident. Local paramedics attended the location and commenced treatment of the patient prior to the arrival of the Rescue Helicopter and on-board critical care medical team. The man, who was suffering from serious head injuries, was treated and stablised by the critical care medical team before being airlifted to Gold Coast Univesity Hospital. ...

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Nov 30

$Liz and Steve were in the middle of renovations on their Colambatti property in the weeks leading up to the 2022 Northern Rivers floods. With conditions worsening, they sent the builders home midweek knowing the property was likely to be cut off by the flood waters in the days ahead. The torrential downpour saw water come through the ceiling into their bedroom and near the meter box. To remedy the situation, Steve waited for a break in the weather and climbed onto the roof, attempting to secure it with a tarp. While climbing Steve slipped and fell, while Liz watched helplessly. Liz was undergoing treatment for breast cancer and didn’t have the mobility to assist Steve as he lay motionless. Luckily, Liz rallied help from a neighbour and it wasn’t long before the Rescue Helicopter landed on a nearby paddock at their property. Steve had 11 broken ribs and a fractured lower back. He spent a week in hospital and remarkably was back to work, driving the local school bus six weeks later. Steve and Liz’s grandchild, four-year-old Vance, now refers to us as ‘Grandpa’s helicopter’ when he sees us flying overhead. Your support this summer will help us be there for those who need it most.$

Liz and Steve were in the middle of renovations on their Colambatti property in the weeks leading up to the 2022 Northern Rivers floods. With conditions worsening, they sent the builders home midweek knowing the property was likely to be cut off by the flood waters in the days ahead.

The torrential downpour saw water come through the ceiling into their bedroom and near the meter box. To remedy the situation, Steve waited for a break in the weather and climbed onto the roof, attempting to secure it with a tarp.

While climbing Steve slipped and fell, while Liz watched helplessly. Liz was undergoing treatment for breast cancer and didn’t have the mobility to assist Steve as he lay motionless. Luckily, Liz rallied help from a neighbour and it wasn’t long before the Rescue Helicopter landed on a nearby paddock at their property.

Steve had 11 broken ribs and a fractured lower back. He spent a week in hospital and remarkably was back to work, driving the local school bus six weeks later.

Steve and Liz’s grandchild, four-year-old Vance, now refers to us as ‘Grandpa’s helicopter’ when he sees us flying overhead. Your support this summer will help us be there for those who need it most. ...

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Nov 27

Everything we achieve is only because of people like you. If you are thinking of taking your support to a new level, why not become a ‘HeliHelper’ by starting a monthly $5 donation to feel more connected to every mission we fly! Thank you for making our Service possible for your local community.

For more information, visit https://rescuehelicopter.com.au/you-can-help/helihelper/

Everything we achieve is only because of people like you. If you are thinking of taking your support to a new level, why not become a ‘HeliHelper’ by starting a monthly $5 donation to feel more connected to every mission we fly! Thank you for making our Service possible for your local community.

For more information, visit https://rescuehelicopter.com.au/you-can-help/helihelper/ ...

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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.