Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service in Broadmeadow, New South Wales, Australia | Emergency rescue service

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

Locality: Broadmeadow, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 1800 155 155

Address: PO Box 230 2292 Broadmeadow, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Your support can save a life like Millie’s Eight year old Millie nearly lost her life to Influenza B. The rapid response of the Westpac #RescueHelicopter connected her with the life saving treatment she needed. Please donate today www.rescuehelicopter.com.au/appeal

23.01.2022 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

22.01.2022 Tamworth pilot Stuart O’Mally recently celebrated his 10 year anniversary with the Service. So we asked Tamworth Base Manager Nick Hattersley to pen a short piece to acknowledge this milestone. And as the old saying goes, ‘...with friends like these, who needs enemies!’ Take it away Nick "Stu joined the service on the 21 Oct 2010. In that time he has flown the BK117 and AW139, all without crashing! The last 10 years has seen President Trump ‘Make America Great Again’, the b...irth of a new generation of royals; Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, the initiation of BREXIT and of course a tumultuous period in Australian politics. Though the world has seen some incredible changes over the last decade there has been one constant that rivals that of Archimedes’ Pi. Stu O’Mally! Stu joined the Service with a wealth of experience. He spent time conducting Pilot transfers at Gladstone with ‘Chopper Line, pilot instructing, flying in PNG and worked also for ABC television as the chopper pilot. It is here, and fortunately for us it didn’t transpire, that Stu’s career almost took a different path. After featuring in an episode of Playschool, as a helicopter pilot viewed through the arch window, Stu considered an acting career. Fortunately he stuck with something he was good at! Stu’s passion for aviation saw him own and operate a Squirrel helicopter as well as being a part owner in a Cessna 172RG. Having flown over 1000 HEMS missions with the company, there probably isn’t too much that surprises Stu, except of course aircraft wash day and his annual Instrument Proficiency Check! Stu is an avid golfer who has co-written several articles in popular online golfing websites. His most famous article, How to line up your fifth putt certainly raised some eyebrows. Stu is also an avid reader of classical literature from which he has no doubt gained his impressive orating repertoire. Stu’s regaling of golfing and mission exploits, interspersed with his favourite words 'palava' and 'blah blah' make every shift a memorable one. Most importantly, Stu is just the sort of person you want working at a base. He is a genuine gentleman, a relaxed professional who always value adds. As Tamworth’s Base Manager, I feel incredibly fortunate to have Stu as a member of the team and more importantly as part of the Tamworth Base. Congratulations Stu on 10 years, I hope we see another 10 from you." Stu is pictured here at left, with Tamworth Base Manager Nick, obviously in happier days before Stu read this post!

22.01.2022 YOUR SUPPORT will ensure we're ready to respond 24-7 throughout the busy summer months. Please help us to save lives by donating to our Summer Safety Appeal. Visit www.rescuehelicopter.com.au/appeal to donate securely online. Thank you for your support.

20.01.2022 During the last 24 hours, the Westpac #RescueHelicopter has flown 3 missions across #NorthernNSW, attending two separate burns victims at #Jilliby and #Liddell with both patients treated on scene and airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital and tasked to a motorcycle accident at #FagansBay with a middle aged male flown to John Hunter Hospital.

20.01.2022 Over the next month, businesses will go head to head as they bid for prime billboard locations in a unique fundraising auction, the first of its type, developed by oOh!media in support of the Westpac #RescueHelicopter. You can read the full story of #BidsForBillboards here http://www.rescuehelicopter.com.au//bids-for-billboards-a- and your business can bid on your own billboard, promoting your business and supporting your #RescueHelicopter here https://app.galabid.com/bidsforbillboards Meanwhile, oOh!media’s Newcastle Business Manager Cassandra Agnew and Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service CEO Richard Jones OAM are ready to take your bids!

19.01.2022 Mission to the #Warrumbungles This afternoon the Westpac #RescueHelicopter was called to assist a male suffering serious injuries after the axle of a trailer he was working on reportedly collapsed. Local #NSWAmbulance #Paramedics arrived on scene and commenced treatment of the patient prior to the arrival of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Once on scene the Critical Care Medical Team assisted in the treatment before flying the patient direct to John Hunter Hospital, #Newcastle.

18.01.2022 In the early hours of this morning our crew carried out two urgent Inter-Hospital Medical Retrievals. A young boy was flown from #PortMacquarie Hospital to #Sydney Children’s Hospital at Randwick, suffering from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident earlier in the evening. The second patient was flown from #Moree Hospital back to #Tamworth Base Hospital. #EmergencyService #Aeromedical

18.01.2022 Missions flown today In the early hours of this morning the Westpac #RescueHelicopter was called to a remote rural property at #MountRoyal to reports of a male suffering a serious cardiac condition. The patient was flown to John Hunter Hospital in #Newcastle Tasked to the #BruxnerHighway 5km west of #Mummulgum to a serious head on collision between a car and truck. The patient was flown to #GoldCoast University Hospital. Conducted a urgent Inter-Hospital Retrieval from #Lismore to the Gold Coast for a teenager suffering a serious head injury following a motorcycle crash in the early hours of the morning.

15.01.2022 The Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked today on an Inter Hospital Transfer from #Tamworth Hospital to John Hunter Hospital for an elderly male suffering a serious medical condition requiring urgent specialist treatment. The patient was stabilised and escorted in flight to Newcastle by the #Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team. #FlyingICU

13.01.2022 Earlier this afternoon the Westpac #RescueHelicopter attended a male who had fallen from a ladder at #MountGeorge, west of #Taree. Local #NSWAmbulance #Paramedics commenced treatment, with the #Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team stabilising the patient who was flown to John Hunter Hospital.

12.01.2022 The stories being shared by our Rise For Rescue Ambassadors are truly inspiring and if they ‘inspire’ you to ‘rise’, then it’s not too late. You can still join #RiseForRescue or you can support one of our #Ambassadors. Find out how here www.events.rescuehelicopter.com.au/event/rise-for-rescue

12.01.2022 On Sunday evening the Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked to the south western side of #LakeMacquarie, to assist a young boy who had been bitten by a dog. The patient was treated on scene by #NSWAmbulance #Paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team, before being flown to The Children's Hospital at Westmead for further treatment. thanks to our community supporter Cameron Norman Photography

11.01.2022 Thanks to the generosity of the guests at the #HunterLuncheon, over $44,300 has been raised for the Westpac #RescueHelicopter! Sponsored by Australian Bloodstock, the event brought together the who’s who of the racing industry in the lead up to Newcastle’s $1 million horse race, The Hunter. Hosted by emcees Gavin Carmody and Gary Harley, entertainment included Q&A’s from panellists Kris Lees, Mike Kneebone, Jamie Lovett, Brett Cavanough and Martin Parsons. Thank you to Newc...astle Racecourse, Racing NSW and prize donors Australian Turf Club, Coolmore Stud, Marmong Point Marina, 8 at Trinity, Seafusion Blueys Beach and Monty Adams Jewellery Concierge for helping to make this event such a success! Check out all the fun in following the photos.

09.01.2022 24 hour snapshot the Westpac #RescueHelicopter has flown 4 missions across #NorthernNSW. Attended a motorcycle accident on a property at #Coonamble. The patient was treated on scene prior to the flight to #Dubbo Base Hospital. Called to an urgent medical retrieval from #Quirindi Hospital to John Hunter Hospital for a female suffering complications from an earlier medical procedure that required specialist treatment. Tasked during the night to #Lismore Base Hospital t...o transfer an elderly male to #GoldCoast University Hospital. Transferred a patient from #Armidale Hospital to #Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital. As we approach our busiest time of year, please consider supporting our Summer Safety #Appeal www.rescuehelicopter.com.au/appeal

09.01.2022 Late yesterday two Westpac #RescueHelicopters, one from #Newcastle and the other from #Tamworth, attended a serious two vehicle accident involving multiple occupants near #Muswellbrook. Two patients were airlifted in separate aircraft to John Hunter Hospital. #TowardsZero #DriveSafe

08.01.2022 The Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked this afternoon on an urgent Medical Retrieval from #Armidale Hospital to John Hunter Hospital, for a female suffering a serious medical condition requiring specialist treatment. The patient was stabilised and escorted in flight by the #Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team.

07.01.2022 Meet one of our littlest Ambassadors and read his incredible #RescueStory below This month we’re asking our community to support their #RescueHelicopter and #RiseForRescue Want to know more? www.events.rescuehelicopter.com.au/event/rise-for-rescue

07.01.2022 Motorcycle accident #Nimbin The Westpac #RescueHelicopter was called to a serious motorbike accident on the outskirts of Nimbin at #BlueKnob on Friday afternoon. #NSWAmbulance #Paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team treated and stabilised the male rider, before flying him direct to #GoldCoast University Hospital with multiple injuries. Please #StaySafe.

05.01.2022 The Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked this afternoon on an urgent medical transfer from John Hunter Hospital to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The John Hunter Hospital Medical Retrieval Team stabilised the elderly female patient who is suffering a serious medical condition and escorted her in flight to #Sydney.

05.01.2022 During the early hours of this morning the Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked to carry out an urgent medical retrieval from #CoffsHarbour Hospital. The John Hunter Hospital Medical Retrieval Team stabilised the patient who had suffered serious injuries following a collision with his motorbike and a kangaroo on the outskirts of #Coffs Harbour on Tuesday night. He was initially treated by #NSWAmbulance #Paramedics and transported to hospital in a serious condition. The patient has since been airlifted back to John Hunter Hospital for further specialist medical treatment.

05.01.2022 We are in our final days of Rise For Rescue and the challenge is about to end but a donation to the fundraising page will change lives through the Rescue Helicopter Service. To find out HOW we change peoples lives...here are the amazing Rescue Stories from our #RiseForRescue Ambassadors. If after reading their inspirational stories you wish to donate to their fundraising page, simply visit https://events.rescuehelicopter.com.au/event/rise-for-rescue

05.01.2022 #ByronBay night search The Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to Main Beach on Tuesday night 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 utilised Night Vision Goggles (NVG’s) and assisted #SurfLifesaving Personnel and Police 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 and Police to enter the water and assist the male to shore. The male was assessed by local #NSWAmbulance #Paramedic on scene. File photo used.

04.01.2022 Weekend update 24 hour snapshot Two motor vehicle accidents have occurred with the Westpac #RescueHelicopter being called to assist. The first at #Clarencetown, a male was treated on scene by #NSWAmbulance #Paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team for leg injuries, before being flown to John Hunter Hospital. The second was at #FreemansWaterhole, the patient was transported by road ambulance to John Hunter Hospital with the medical team escort. Late this a...fternoon the Rescue Helicopter has been tasked to conduct a search for two people missing in the #Warrumbungles. We are approaching our busiest time of year, if you would like to make a donation to help keep us flying please visit: www.rescuehelicopter.com.au/appeal Thank you for your support.

01.01.2022 As our #Volunteers get back to their fundraising activities, after a challenging year. Our Service is so incredibly grateful for the passion, enthusiasm and support being received Recently the Service was presented two substantial donations from our #Newcastle and #PortStephens Support Groups. Thank you to each and every #volunteer across #NorthernNSW for the selfless work you do to ensure the Westpac #RescueHelicopter is here for those in need. If you are interested in volunteering, we would love to hear from you 1800 155 155 or [email protected] www.rescuehelicopter.com.au/SupportUs/Volunteers

01.01.2022 This afternoon the Westpac #RescueHelicopter was tasked by #NSWAmbulance to carry out an urgent Inter-Hospital Transfer from #Taree Hospital to John Hunter Hospital. The male patient was stabilised by the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team and airlifted to hospital for further specialist treatment. #AW139 #EmergencyService #Aeromedical #NorthernNSW