Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter in Lismore, New South Wales | Charitable organisation

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter

Locality: Lismore, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6623 7300

Address: 77 Krauss Avenue 2480 Lismore, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.helirescue.com.au

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24.01.2022 YOUR SUPPORT TODAY will help us to be on standby throughout the coming Summer months which is traditionaly one of our busiest times of the year. Donating to our Summer Safety Appeal will support the saving of lives in your local community. Visit www.rescuehelicopter.com.au/appeal to donate securely online today...thank you. #rescuehelicopter #lismore #helirescue #emergencyservice #ballina #tweedvalley #murwillumbah #byronbay #bangalow #alstonville #tenterfield #casino #richmondvalley #kyogle #mullumbimby #lennoxhead #yamba #maclean #grafton #coffsharbour #coffscoast #nambucca #macksville #dorrigo #woolgoolga #evanshead #kingscliff #pottsville #iluka #clarencevalley

24.01.2022 Our thanks to everyone at the Byron Shire Council for their continued support in 2020...

23.01.2022 JOB ALERTJoin our Engineering Team We are currently looking to recruit a dual trade B1/B2 Licenced Aircraft Maintenance #Engineer (LAME) to join our Engineering team. Based in #Lismore, #NSW this person may be required to travel to other bases from time to time to support the operational requirements of the Westpac #RescueHelicopter. Reporting to the Senior Base Engineer, the dual trade #LAME will hold qualifications associated with both engine/airframe and avionics systems. To express your interest in this unique position or for more information: www.helirescue.com.au/About/EmploymentOpportunities

23.01.2022 2020 Christmas Message from CEO Richard Jones. 'Whilst our region has endured a year like no other, I trust that we can come together at this time and be proud of the resilience we have displayed as individuals and as a community.' #MerryChristmas #StaySafe #ThankYou

22.01.2022 On Wednesday 18th November the Westpac Rescue Helicopter hosted a Tag a Calf fundraising event at the #Dorrigo Sale Yards. John Carey from Elders and Tim Bayliss from Ray White Rural Dorrigo Bellingen contacted farmers prior to sale day asking if they would like to participate in the event. With cattle prices at an all-time high it seems vendors were more than happy to contribute to support the Service. The day was extremely successful with a big thank you to Elders Rur...al for their vendors contributing $1,507, the team at Ray White Rural for their personal donation of $2,530 on top of their vendors $1,840...making it $5,877 in total support! We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Dorrigo Rotary Club who donated the proceeds from the canteen on the day being $340 to the Service. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service will be hosting two of these events annually in Dorrigo (May and November 2021). If you would like to participate please contact Jennifer Dowd Community Liaison Officer Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service on 0438 649 300. #rescuehelicopter Dorrigo, New South Wales Don Dorrigo Gazette Pty Ltd Dorrigo Notice Board Coffs Bello Dorrigo Notice Board- Questions, Jobs, And Info

22.01.2022 On return to base from Gold Coast University Hospital from a previous tasking the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was re-tasked late yesterday evening to a report of a serious single vehicle accident with the driver trapped and seriously injured at Goonengerry west of Mullumbimby. NSW Ambulance Paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team treated and stabilised the male driver for multiple injuries who was released from the vehicle by local rescue services. After being placed in a medically induced coma the patient was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition for further specialist treatment. Stock photo. www.helirescue.com.au #rescuehelicopter #mullumbimby #goonengerry #mva #accident #ambulance #hospital #rescue #emergencyservices

20.01.2022 Tonight the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked on a urgent Inter Hospital Retrieval from the Kyogle Hospital to the Gold Coast University Hospital for a male suffering serious traumatic injuries follow a motorcycle accident. Stock photo. #rescuehelicopter #kyogle #motorcycle #motorbike #hospital

20.01.2022 NOW THAT IS A LOT OF BURGERS!!...during the month of March the North Coast Hotel Group were holding their 'Great Burger Challenge' with $2 from every burger sold being donated to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. On average they sold 60 burgers a day with a total of $3,700 being donated to help us save lives! Pictured is some their team presenting their support today with a huge thanks to all of their patrons and staff at the Moonee Beach Tavern , Hoey Moey , Coramba Hot...el , Seaview Tavern Woolgoolga and Village Green Hotel Below is the final break up: Moonee Tavern 584 Seaview Tavern 386 Hoey Moey 383 Village Green 195 Coramba Hotel 302 Total Burgers Sold 1850 #rescuehelicopter #coffscoast Coffs Coast #grafton #woolgoolga #coramba #mooneebeach #thehoeymoey #coffsharbour

20.01.2022 Just before 6pm last night the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Carramar Road, Ellangowan to reports of a male suffering serious injuries after falling from his motorcycle. Local Ambulance Paramedics arrived on scene and commenced treatment to the male prior to the arrival of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Critical Care Medical Team. The Medical Team assisted in treatment and stabilised the male prior to him being flown direct to the Gold Coast University Hospital ...suffering serious chest injuries. Stock photo. #rescuehelicopter #ellangowan #richmondvalley #motorcycle #hospital #ambulance #paramedic See more

18.01.2022 The 12 people pictured below are Rescue Club members and our Rise For Rescue Ambassadors. These ambassadors are the faces of 2000 missions that Westpac Rescue ...Helicopter Service is involved in per year. Read their incredible rescue stories and donate to their page from the link below https://events.rescuehelicopter.com.au//rise-f/ambassadors Now is the time to dig deep and donate - the Rescue Helicopter is changing outcomes in our community every day. #riseforrescue2020 #rescuehelicopter #ambassadorproud

18.01.2022 Two urgent Inter-Hospital Transfers flown on Friday. One for a male who had suffered a hand injury and another for a patient with a serious heart condition. Our... crew flew from #Tenterfield Hospital to Princess Alexandria Hospital and from #Lismore Base Hospital to the #GoldCoast University Hospital. #EmergencyService #HereForYou See more

18.01.2022 Scott Jones, Lismore NSW Rise For Rescue Ambassador - Rescue Story On 23 November 2017 Scott Jones was at work at the Lismore Turf Club tidying the downstairs ...catering room for an upcoming event. The room had previously been closed and he noticed an off smell but didn’t think anything of it. A smoker at the time, Scott went to light a cigarette. The room flashed orange; the light had ignited a slow gas leak that had filled the room, causing an explosion and then fire. Scott was in the middle of the fire his clothes alight and skin melting under the intense heat. Reacting quickly, still unable to see, Scott dropped to the floor and felt for the door, pushed it open to escape. Scott tore his burning shirt away from his body and ran to the jockey rooms. Reaching for his keys in his pocket, skin tore away from his hands. Using the keys to unlock the jockey room Scott turned on the shower and called for help. The trainers and jockeys had heard the large explosion as it rang out across the Turf Club and come running to find if anyone was hurt. Originally thinking that Scott was still in the room, they were relieved for a moment to find him under the shower. An ambulance had already been called and Scott looked down to see his legs were expanding of which he thought they were filling with water, however they were reacting the burns he had sustained. Scott was already thinking about going to hospital of which his wife Liz was a mid-wife. Phone calls started going out to get in touch with her. When the ambulance arrived Scott was wrapped in wet blankets and given ketamine for pain relief. Scott talked of how everything became pixelated for him as the drugs moved through his system. Transferred to Lismore Hospital by road ambulance Scott was no longer coherent, he could not speak or move but could still hear clearly. Scott needed specialist treatment and there was a moment where he was about to be transferred to Sydney away from his family but instead the Lismore based helicopter became available to transfer him to Royal Brisbane Hospital. A better result for Scott’s family with the Queensland based hospital only being 2.5hrs away from Lismore rather than 12 hours to Sydney. This would make all the difference in Scott’s family being able to access him during recovery. Scott was placed in to an induced coma and transferred with the critical care team in the Rescue Helicopter to the Royal Brisbane Hospital. Scott spent 11 days in the intensive care unit and then was transferred to the burns ward of which he stayed until 2 January 2018. Scott three children George (12), Sammy (10) and Stella (6) where looked after by their grandparents for many months. They were well supported by their school St Carthages and life was kept as normal as possible for them while Liz and Scott were in Brisbane for the months of recovery. Scott spoke of the moment when his children first saw him wrapped as a mummy and said they were stand offish at first but quickly got used to Scott’s condition. Recovery for burns victims is long and painful, burns baths, scrubbing of the skin, skin grafts, surgeries and physiotherapy. Scott remembers Christmas Eve 2017 to be the most painful day of his life due to the burn baths he had to endure. While in a coma the drugs gave Scott horrific nightmares and the voices of the nurses around him infiltrated in to his sub-consciousness. Scott said he knew staff by their voices before he saw them face to face. Scott was lucky enough to be part of a trial of a new treatment for burns victims, only the third person in Australia to be part of this trial. Scott also had to rebuild his strength which deteriorated while he was in hospital. Coming home was one a memory that Scott holds on to. The unexpected support from the community was overwhelming, Lismore people had rallied to fundraise for Scott’s wife Liz to stay in Brisbane and not have to work while he went through treatment. Scott said people who didn’t even know him contributed. In July 2018 Scott returned to work back at the Turf Club on light duties, however keen to restore a sense of normality and not think about the accident. Scott spends time at the gym to regain his strength and cardio capacity as well as undergo hand therapy and physiotherapy. His recovery is ongoing, with laser surgeries as well as physio and chiro therapies. One thing that has helped Scott is playing golf once a week. This consistency has not only improved his handicap but also helped stretch his hands. While on the course in September Scott was playing a gentleman who he found out was the paramedic on his mission. This unexpected meeting on the golf course by chance was incredibly moving for both Scott and paramedic Trent Buckley. Scott’s recovery will be lifelong. He is undergoing counselling for his accident, similar to veterans or fire victims who have undergone burns trauma. Scott needs to stay out of the sun and continually work on stretching his skin and strengthening his body. Scott remains positive and enjoys time with his family, being part of the community and working at the Turf Club. He also has not smoked since that day. Donate to Scott's page or join Scott's team from this link https://events.rescuehelicopter.com.au//sc/rise-for-rescue

16.01.2022 BIDS FOR BILLBOARDS - are you a business owner looking for the chance to secure a roadside billboard presence at a discounted rate with proceeds supporting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service? Thanks to the support of oOH Media the following link has all the details and available billboards that you can bid on https://app.galabid.com/bidsforbillboards/items #rescuehelicoptercopter #lismore #ballina #coffsharbour #grafton Lismore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ballina.ie & Ballina Chamber of Commerce Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce

16.01.2022 This afternoon the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to perform a urgent Inter Hospital Retrieval from the Inverell Hospital to the Gold Coast University Hospital for a patient who was earlier involved in a motor vehicle collision and suffering from a serious cardiac condition. www.helirescue.com.au #rescuehelicopter #inverell #hospital #goldcoast #helirescue

15.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked just before 5pm this afternoon to reports of a serious motorbike accident on the outskirts of Nimbin at Blue Knob with the rider suffering serious injuries. NSW Ambulance Paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team have treated and stabilised the male rider who came off his bike after he collided with a rock wall and was thrown some distance. He was placed in a medical induced coma and airlifted direct to Gold Coast University Hospital with multiple injuries in a critical condition for further treatment. #rescuehelicopter #nimbin #motorbike #accident

14.01.2022 Four missions have been flown by the Westpac #RescueHelicopter in 24 hours. Late yesterday afternoon a young person was injured in a fall from a motorcycle on a property near #Merriwa. Earlier, a child was flown from #Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital to the #Sydney Children’s Hospital for treatment of a medical condition.... At 1am an Aircrew was called to the assistance of a young person struck by a vehicle near #Barraba. The teen was treated by the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team before being flown to the #Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital. At 2am an urgent Inter Hospital Transfer was called in from #Maitland to #Newcastle to ensure a female patient could be provided required specialist treatment. #24-7 for our #Community. #ThankYou for you support.

14.01.2022 In the past 24 hours the Westpac #RescueHelicopter has flown five missions. On Saturday evening the helicopter was called to a quad bike accident involving a te...enage boy at a property at #Eltham near #Alstonville. The patient was treated for lower leg injuries on scene before being flown to #Lismore Hospital. In addition to this our crew flew four urgent Inter-Hospital Transfers. Locations included #Inverell, #Newcastle, #Narrabri, #Tamworth, #Maclean, #GoldCoast and #CoffsHarbour. Thank you to our supporters who keep us flying for the people of #NorthernNSW.

12.01.2022 Earlier this afternoon the Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance on an urgent medical transfer, from #Grafton Hospital to #GoldCoast University ...Hospital, for a young boy suffering head injuries sustained after falling from a bunk bed. The boy was stabilised and escorted in flight to the Gold Coast by the #Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team. #StaySafe See more

11.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked this afternoon to a report of a patient suffering a serious medical episode at Tallowwood Ridge, north of Dorrigo. NSW Ambulance Paramedics road transported the female and rendezvoused with the Helicopter and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team at Bellingen due to severely weather conditions in the area. The patient has been treated, stabilised and airlifted to Lismore Base Hospital in a stable condition for further treatment. Stock photo. #rescuehelicopter #dorrigo #tallowwoodridge #lismore #ambulance #paramedic #emergency

10.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked this afternoon to carry out an urgent inter-hospital patient medical transfer from Lismore Base Hospital to the Gold Coast University Hospital. The male patient was suffering a serious medical condition and was stabilised by the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team before being airlifted for further specialist medical treatment. #rescuehelicopter #lismore Lismore NSW Lismore What's Happening Lismore Information Exchange LismoreApp The Northern Star The Northern Rivers Times Northern Rivers Review #hospital

09.01.2022 Byron Bay - Male Rescued From Water...Just before 11pm last night the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Main Beach at Byron Bay to reports of a male swimmer in distress 100 meters from shore. Police reported that the male could be seen from shore initially but was swept out of sight. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter utilising Night Vision Goggles (NVG’s) assisted Surf Lifesaving personnel and Police to search the water for approx 40 minutes prior to the male being located... 500 metres north of Main Beach on Belongil Beach. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter remained overhead lighting the scene allowing Surf Lifesaving personnel and Police to enter the water and assist the male to shore. The male was assessed by local Ambulance Paramedics on scene. #rescuehelicopter #byronbay #surflifesaving #police #rescue #byroncoast

08.01.2022 THANK YOU Yvonne Recently our Volunteer Officer Juha Livonen picked up a cheque for $1,300 from the Service's wonderful #volunteer, Yvonne Tomlinson. Not only does Yvonne work in our #Grafton Op Shop she also makes and sells jams, pickles and cakes (all of which are very tasty) with all proceeds to our local Westpac #RescueHelicopter.

06.01.2022 OP SHOP VOLUNTEERING - if you have ever considered becoming a volunteer to help support your local community, now is the perfect time to stop by one of our Heli...copter Op Shops to register your interest. We currently have positions available in particular at our Yamba, Tenterfield and Ballina shops. To find out more or to complete a Volunteer application form visit your local shop or go online at www.helirescue.com.au/SupportUs/Volunteers or call 1800 155 155. #rescuehelicopter #opshop #opshopping #volunteer #volunteering #Ballina #Lismore #Casino #Tenterfield #Yamba #Grafton #CoffsHarbour Yamba and surrounds buy swap and sell (minimal rules) YAMBA NOTICE BOARD Yamba Tenterfield and Surrounds Buy swap and sell Tenterfield area information. Tenterfield Community Hub Our Noticeboard ~Tenterfield/Wallangarra/Jennings and Surrounds Ballina Community Notice Board

05.01.2022 Three missions have been flown today within the #CoffsHarbour region - Around midday today the Westpac #RescueHelicopter was called by NSW Ambulance to a report of a serious motorbike accident at #Ulong west of #CoffsHarbour. A male rider was treated on scene by local Paramedics and the Helicopter’s Critical Care Medical Team before being airlifted to #Lismore Hospital in a stable condition. Later this afternoon, a second call was made for an injured person in #Ulong with a male also requiring rapid helicopter transfer to #Lismore. The Helicopter was then called to carry out an urgent medical retrieval from Coffs Harbour Hospital, airlifting a female patient in need of specialist treatment back to the John Hunter Hospital in #Newcastle. Please #StaySafe.

05.01.2022 Crews have conducted an urgent medical transfer from #Armidale Hospital to #Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital overnight for a middle aged female, with the patient stabilised prior to the flight by the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team. #FlyingICU

05.01.2022 The March weaner cattle sales held by Ray White Tenterfield were well attended and thanks to the support of venders and donations being matched by Ben Sharpe (pictured far right) and his team from Ray White, a total of $14,075.16 was donated today to help the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service save local lives! For Ben who is a past patient of the Rescue Helicopter, it was a significant achievement by everyone who contributed on sales day through the donation of livestock or a percentage of their sales. Ben is keen to continue the Helifarmer initiative with hopes of another great outcome next year. #communitysupport #rescuehelicopter #tenterfield Tenterfield Star Our Noticeboard ~Tenterfield/Wallangarra/Jennings and Surrounds

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02.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked this afternoon to Diehard, west of Grafton to a report of male suffering a medical episode on a isolated bush track. Due to the remote location and heavily timbered country the Helicopter Critical Care Paramedic was winch inserted into the location of the male who was suffering chest pain. Once stabilised the gentleman was placed in a rescue vest and winch extracted back into the helicopter. With the assistance of the Critical Care Doc...tor onboard he was treated and airlifted to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition for further treatment. The Rescue Helicopter crew praised the gentleman for being well prepared as he had activated his personal locator emergency beacon allowing the helicopter to fly straight to him. #rescuehelicopter #grafton #bushwalking #bushwalker #emergency #helicopter #doctor #hospital #clarencevalley #cvreview #dailyexaminer

02.01.2022 Today our #Lismore based service celebrates 38 years of being here for our community Thank you to all of our local supporters, staff, volunteers and partners for ensuring we can be here for those in need #RescueHelicopter #CommunityService

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01.01.2022 The Summer months are traditionaly one of our busiest times of the year. From our beaches and waterways, our highways and country roads, to our farms and valleys...the Westpac Rescue Helicopter will be needed to help support those in desperate need over the coming months. To help make this possible, your donation to our Summer Safety Appeal will ensure we can save lives in your local community. Visit www.rescuehelicopter.com.au/appeal to donate securely online today and be a... part of every mission we fly this Summer...thank you. #rescuehelicopter #lismore #helirescue #emergencyservice #ballina #tweedvalley #murwillumbah #byronbay #bangalow #alstonville #tenterfield #casino #richmondvalley #kyogle #mullumbimby #lennoxhead #yamba #maclean #grafton #coffsharbour #coffscoast #nambucca #macksville #dorrigo #woolgoolga #evanshead #kingscliff #pottsville #iluka #clarencevalley

01.01.2022 Just after 1:30pm the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to the Bruxner Highway 5km west of Mummulgum to reports of a serious head on collision between a car and truck. It was initially reported that the driver of the car was trapped and suffering serious injuries. Emergency Services and Local Ambulance Paramedics arrived on scene and commenced treatment and extraction of the driver who was suffering serious leg, pelvic and chest injuries. After approximat...ely a hour and a half a female was released from the vehicle. Due to the nature of her injuries the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team placed the female into a induced coma before being flown direct to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition. The drive and sole occupant of the truck received minor injuries and was assessed on scene by Ambulance Paramedics. #rescuehelicopter #mummulgum #bruxnerhighway #accident #ambulance #emergencyservices #helicopter #paramedic