Serving the community since 1975.
Since 1975 no one has ever had to pay to be assisted by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. That is because the people in our community believe that a dedicated and professional aeromedical service is a vital part of our region.
Today, the Service is there for 1.5 million people throughout Northern NSW. Our region stretches north from the Hawkesbury River to the Queensland border, and we are approaching 1,500 life saving missions each year. The Service responds to a diverse range of community needs, from people injured on the roads, farms, workplaces, sporting fields, in the ocean, at the beach and in the bush. The Service also completes hundreds of inter-hospital transfers each year for specialist care.
Along with the Pilots and Aircrew, every primary response mission today leaves with a dedicated NSW Ambulance Paramedic and NSW Health Doctor on board. Together, the highly trained Rescue Helicopter team is working to ensure the highest standard of care is provided for every patient at the scene of their accident.
Every dollar donated will help to ensure that the Rescue Helicopter is ready to respond 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with no one ever having to pay to be assisted.
Today, the Service is there for 1.5 million people throughout Northern NSW. Our region stretches north from the Hawkesbury River to the Queensland border, and we are approaching 1,500 life saving missions each year. The Service responds to a diverse range of community needs, from people injured on the roads, farms, workplaces, sporting fields, in the ocean, at the beach and in the bush. The Service also completes hundreds of inter-hospital transfers each year for specialist care.
Along with the Pilots and Aircrew, every primary response mission today leaves with a dedicated NSW Ambulance Paramedic and NSW Health Doctor on board. Together, the highly trained Rescue Helicopter team is working to ensure the highest standard of care is provided for every patient at the scene of their accident.
Every dollar donated will help to ensure that the Rescue Helicopter is ready to respond 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with no one ever having to pay to be assisted.
RESCUE STORY - LAURIE PERRY
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CEO of Wonnarua Nation Aboriginal Corporation and former Rugby League player, Laurie Perry was crushed in an underground mine collapse back in 1990.
During the rescue he sustained four broken ribs, a punctured lung and severe damage to his leg. Laurie was dug out by his workmates and when he was brought to the surface, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was on the scene. "I was given a quick hit of morphine and they straightened my leg, strapped me up, put me in the chopper and off I went to Newcastle... the helicopter saved my life." |