Little Wings in Bankstown Aerodrome | Community organisation

Little Wings

Locality: Bankstown Aerodrome

Phone: +61 2 9709 2570

Address: 21 Avro Street 2200 Bankstown Aerodrome, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.littlewings.org.au

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24.01.2022 Just warming up for the Guinness World Records - car pull for kids attempt with Troy Conley-Magnusson Strongman. On 18 November, we will attempt 1 strongman, 16 Hyundai vehicles and $30,000 for kids.... supporting Little Wings, Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia and The Children's Hospital at Westmead in partnership with Hyundai Help for Kids and Sydney Metro Airports. Rules and records are meant to be broken! Donate today and see us smash our targets:... https://au.gofundme.com/f/car-pull-for-kids Big shout out to everyone that has helped make this attempt possible, including our partners at Bankstown Sports and Shaws Darwin Transport.

24.01.2022 One incredible strongman, one incredible pounding heart, Troy Conley! Bringing us all together after a tough year and inspiring us to take every challenge head on!

23.01.2022 WE ARE BACK at Culburra Bowling & Recreation Club on 15 December. Bring a friend and we hope to see you there for all the prizes and cash give aways! #charityhousie #culburra #yourjourneyourmission

22.01.2022 A special thank you to our friends at Liddell Glencore for their support; helping keep us in the air and getting families home to rest and recover from their treatment We could not do what we do alone... but together we can create powerful change for those children battling serious illness. Keeping families united. #partnershipswithpurpose #yourjourneyourmission

22.01.2022 The fellas are all smiles and why wouldn’t they be after an incredible day. Mammoth Project hosted their 8th Annual Charity Drive Day where they raise funds to support our continued cause. It is so touching to see that even in a year like 2020 which has been financially crippling for so many that communities can rally together for a greater cause. Thanks to their incredible work, Little Wings can proudly service an additional 61 families who are in desperate need of support.... The effect this in turn has on local communities and economies is unmeasurable. Thank you MAMMOTH, we are incredibly blessed to have you supporting us. 61 families have you to thank for their upcoming flights and transport to critical medical care. #inthistogether #teamspirit #charity #community #partners #driveday #onthetrack

21.01.2022 Last week, Little Wings officially launched a third aircraft; gifted by the federal government in hope of supporting more families from across regional and rural NSW. We at Little Wings are so very grateful for support from Michael McCormack MP and David Coleman - Member for Banks, helping build our capacity and efficiencies with this addition to our fleet. Further to St.George Bank, who have been a vital partner in helping keep this aircraft in the air during the peak of CO...VID and beyond. We proudly sport the Little Dragon on the nose of the aircraft.... a favourite with our families! Finally, we had a very special family, long term Little Wings flyers, generously share their story to showcase the impact of our service. We are so privileged to be a small part of your journey, thank you Keep your eye on the sky, this aircraft is something special. #yourjourneyourmission #Launched #thankyou

20.01.2022 Little Wings have launched a new program with HNEkidshealth and the incredible support of Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. This program was developed in direct response to COVID and the unique health needs of seriously ill children residing in regional and rural NSW. We are so proud to have such great partners and look forward to the program launching in October. We hope to see some 300 children supported with this program. #inthistogether #partnerswithpurpose #yourjourneyourmission

19.01.2022 Sharing a gorgeous story about a gorgeous little girl, Lorelai from Port Macquarie. We are celebrating her triumph as she is now in remission and is enjoying time at home with her family. A big shout out to some of the great local people and services that helped make this possible, donating to Little Wings and keeping us in the air to support families at times of their greatest need, Westport Bowling Club, Hexham Bowling Club and Kendall Community Op-Shop... Thank you!

19.01.2022 A big thank you to the Maitland Classic Motor Association (MCMA) for this ongoing support, especially during the challenges of 2020. Whilst the restrictions of COVID have limited their ability to host their famous motor shows and fundraising opportunities, their community have continued to dig deep and support in powerful ways. Thank you for your belief in the Little Wings service and your ongoing passion for the families across regional and rural NSW. Whilst you many never m...eet the children that you support, your impact is felt greatly by many. A special shout out to Michael See, the MCMA Vice President and long term Little Wings volunteer, you are a force to be reckoned with and we are so grateful that you are on our team, championing our cause with every opportunity. You are one of the many reasons Little Wings are able to achieve so much and help so many #thankyou #maitlandclassicmotorassosication #yourjourneyourmission #stgeorgebank #inittogether

17.01.2022 Another big day as our CEO and Chairperson, Janette Davies AM, met with the Governor of New South Wales to talk all things Little Wings. Ultimately, highlighting our mission, the families we support and the incredible collaboration of our partners. We were delight to spend the afternoon with the Governor and appreciate the time taken to learn of our plight.

17.01.2022 We love seeing little Henley grow stronger with every checkup... a little super hero with his cape flying proud. We are honoured to be part of the journey

17.01.2022 CEO Impact Report | April-June 2020 Sharing some of the insights, learnings and opportunities of one of the toughest quarters. Little Wings was not immune to the impacts of COVID, but with the incredible support of our partners, we have continued to support families and honour commitments in some of the most challenging times. #yourjourneyourmission

16.01.2022 Safety is everything at Little Wings, it’s part of our DNA. Every function of our organisation is governed by this core value. We understand the challenges that caring for a sick child can carry for family unit, so the last thing we want you to worry about is safety during travel. It’s why we are so happy to have Sophia working with us as a volunteer safety officer. Along side Southpac Aerospace we have taken our safety to new heights, with sophisticated technology donated to help our cause. Thank you Southpac Aerospace, from us and all the families who fly with us at Little Wings.

14.01.2022 Today, we saw one incredible strongman, Troy Conley, step up and attempt to smash a Guinness Book of World Records for most cars pulled by an individual (male). Whilst a crazy adventure indeed, we didn’t walk away with a Guinness World Record but inspired a little girl to dream big and truly believe she can be anything she wants to be despite the challenges she’s faced thus far and that is truly priceless. The fundraising continues in hope of raising $30,000 to support the ch...arities that provide wrap around support services for seriously ill children from regional and rural NSW; those being Littles, Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities Sydney You can donate here: https://au.gofundme.com/f/car-pull-for-kids Finally a huge thank you to the people behind the scenes that made the event possible, Hyundai Help for Kids, Sydney Metro Airports and Bankstown Sports. The detail, effort and enthusiasm was noted by all. #carpullforkids

14.01.2022 COVID has been a challenging time for everyone, and Little Wings Ltd has not been immune. Whilst we are extremely proud to have maintained our service and supported families without failure during the pandemic, we have also had to listen to the expanding needs of our partners, families and the wider community of NSW. As a result, a key partnership with Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation has seen us expand our scope and support the delivery of pop-up clinics in regional and rural NSW. Assisting seriously ill children that are at heighten risk to corona virus and are in need of medical care. HNEkidshealth, and their paediatric medical teams, continue to work closely with our service to reach children in need but to also relieve pressure on the healthcare system and protect our regional communities from COVID transmissions.

13.01.2022 Our chair of the board, Janette Davie speaking from the heart. Her selfless drive embodies our proud organisation. Little Wings is near 95% unpaid volunteers, people just like Janette, people who want to make a difference. We are so proud that we are able to provide relief and support for those in need. Any action big or small can go a long way to helping those less fortunate. Head to our website to find out how you can support our cause. #chairoftheboard #board #littlethings #bigdifference #makeadifference #yourjourneyourmission

09.01.2022 So excited to showcase our new partnership with Shaws Darwin Transport, hosting our logo on two of their trucks as they cruise across the state. This partnership will help us raise awareness and inform families in need of our service. A powerful collaboration for which we are very grateful. Small gestures, unexpected partnerships but great power to connnect those in need. Thank you #partnershipswithpurpose #yourjourneyourmission

08.01.2022 We are proud to welcome our brilliant new safety officer, Sophia. She is volunteering her time to ensure Little Wings stays true to our core value of safety. Currently working in commercial aviation, Sophia wanted to give back to a meaningful cause using both her time and talent. We at Little Wings hold safety to the highest standard, so much so that our lovely partners Southpac Aerospace delivered some additional training to Sophia to prime her for the role. Their partnersh...ip has been invaluable to our operations, taking our already exceptional safety standard to new heights. To all our existing and new families, you will be seeing a lot more of Sophia around the hangar as she ensures you have the most comfortable and hassle free flight possible. So glad to have you on board Sophia. #safetyfirst #safeflight #yourjourneyourmission #volunteer #flyinghigh #safetravels #partnershipswithpurpose

08.01.2022 Join us for our NEW session this Friday morning at Gosford, New South Wales. PETs and cash prizes to be won.... bring a friend! Can not wait to see you all there! #CharityHousie

08.01.2022 New start & new sessions at ST MARYS RSL CLUB. We would love to see you there. So bring a friend for twice the fun! #CharityHousie #yourjourneyourmission

07.01.2022 We hope to see you all at St Marys RSL Sub Branch Be sure to bring a friend and partake in up to $50,000 across a rolling jackpot!

07.01.2022 Little Wings are now participating in the Transport for NSW POINT-TO-POINT sanitation station project. Providing additional deep cleaning for all our Hyundai Help for Kids vehicles and keeping our people, families and community safe! #thankyou #InThisTogether #yourjourneyourmission

06.01.2022 Little Layla, receiving her care kit thanks to our amazing sponsor St.George Bank adding some joy and comfort to our travelling children. She is joined with mum and grandmother all the way from the far north west of Walgett. She is 2 and a half years old and is one of an incredible 33 cousins, her grandmother proudly shared. To give you perspective of how important our service was to the family, Layla was flown in via emergency services, with her mum having to follow via an ...11 hour bus ride. The family had no set way to return home, which is where Little Wings stepped in. Her grandmother Janette had this to say.. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this service. I truly can not tell you how grateful we are. It was a scary time being flown in via emergency services. It’s been a really tough few days for our family and we had no way of getting home. So we are so happy to have Layla well enough to return home and to have been referred to Little Wings, your work will echo throughout the families of the bush. We are not just a transport charity, but one which keeps families together or apart for as little as possible in the toughest of times. More families like this need our help, for every family we share there are many more go unserviced. Head to our website to support our great cause. #bush #flyhome #walgett #togetherness #closeknitfamily #yourjourneyourmission #support #regionalnsw

06.01.2022 Set your alarm clock because tomorrow morning (18 Nov) at 6:30am Strongman Troy Conley is doing the heavy lifting and is aiming to enter the Guiness World Book of Records for Most Cars Pulled by an Individual (Male) & raise $30,000 for Hyundai Help for Kids; Little Wings, Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia. Earlier in the week, our partners at Shaw's Darwin Transport helped us in a trail pull to test the strength and willpower of this big hearted man! It has been all hands on deck to ensure this event, so we hope you will tune in, cheer us on and donate where possible! #CarPullforKids #gotroy

06.01.2022 Big thank you to MY CAR CLUBS NSW for selecting Little Wings as their 2020 Christmas Charity partner. We are delighted to be involved and to receive such generous support. Dennis Dinse is both the President of the Club and one of our loyal drivers. Thank you for always keeping our families front of mind

05.01.2022 We are officially on the countdown for the ICAP Charity Day... helping raise funds for charities from around the globe to support people and the planet. Little Wings are so honoured to have been named a beneficiary... watch this space for the festivities on Thursday! #partnershipswithpurpose #ICAPCharityDay #yourjourneyourmission #morethanever

05.01.2022 Introducing Miss Ava, all the way from Forbes. She is now 5-years old and in remission. Her days with Little Wings are happily numbered! But it has been a bumpy few years for Ava and her family. At the age of 2, Ava was diagnosed with Leukaemia... their entire world was turned upside down. Trying to run a farm, care for Ava’s four older sisters and nurse Ava back to health has been a scary, confronting and long journey... but one this family took on together.... Flying routinely with Little Wings, living at Ronald McDonald House Charities Sydney for months on end, becoming a permanent fixture at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, these are merely the challenges and sacrifices made that are visible. It is the many surgeries, appointments, endless anxiety, the guilt and grief that takes the ultimate toll. But today this family are reunited with the news of Ava’s remission. She is back in school and living a happy life. When we asked Kathy, Ava’s mum, how Little Wings impacted her family and their experience during this heart wrenching medical journey, she said ‘if Westmead Children’s Hospital saved Ava, then Little Wings saved my family’. We are honoured to have helped, and will continue to help children just like Ava. We solute you Kathy and will champion Ava’s cause for the days to come. #yourjourneyourmission

05.01.2022 A great catch up with the CEO and President of the Penshurst RSL, Your local club. It is partnerships such as these that keep us on task, supporting families from regional and rural NSW in desperate need. To date, the club has sponsored 14 flights over 4 years. #thankyou #yourjourneyourmission

04.01.2022 Looking forward to joining you all at the 2021 Airshows Paul Bennet Airshows! #bringon2021 #yourjourneyourmission

02.01.2022 It was a huge morning at Sydney Metro Airports as strongman Troy Conley attempted to break a world record in the name of charity. Whilst no record was broken, spirits remain high. Thanks for flying the flag, Troy! You can continue to donate via the link: https://au.gofundme.com/f/car-pull-for-kids... Thanks to Hyundai Help for Kids for the vision and ultimately bringing it all together! Shaws Darwin Transport and Bankstown Sports thanks for being part of the journey... it takes a village! #carpullforkids

01.01.2022 One of our little passengers presented pilot Tom with a gorgeous art work today, of which is now proudly displayed in our hangar. Thanks Josh, you brought smiles to the entire team