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Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Mid North Coast CLO Office

Locality: Port Macquarie, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4952 0000

Address: Gore st 2444 Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Website: http://WWW.RESCUEHELICOPTER.COM.AU

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25.01.2022 Around 10:30 p.m. last night the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked on a medical retrieval to Coffs Harbour Hospital to transfer a 14 year old male to John Hunter Children’s Hospital suffering internal injuries sustained in an earlier motorcycle accident. The boy was stabilised by the John Hunter retrieval team prior to the flight to Newcastle. The patient was in a stable condition

24.01.2022 Just before 10:30am this morning the Westpac Rescue Helicpter was tasked by Ambulance New South Wales to reports of a 73 year old female fallen from her bicycle and suffering serious head injuries on the Bucketts Road east of Gloucester. Local Ambulance Paramedic arrived on scene and commenced treatment of the female before transported her to the Gloucester Medical Centre where the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Critical Care Medical Team rendezvoused. Female was stabilised by Critical Care Medical Team prior to being flown direct to the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle in a critical condition. No further details.

24.01.2022 Enter online at Hello Koala festival for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Search & Rescue treasure hunt in the Hastings region this weekend. Find & photograph yourself with Chief our Rescue Helicopter pilot to go into the draw for wonderful prizes. Thanks to our naming rights sponsors Westpac bank we are pleased to join the Hello koala festival family & we hope you enjoy a pic with Australia’s first Rescue Helicopter Pilot koala.

23.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been tasked at 230pm this afternoon to Yaccaba Trail to a reported person that had fallen on a trail seriously injuring his lower limbs. Due to the inaccessible location the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team were winch inserted into the location. ASNSW Paramedic who made their way to the patient on foot assisted the Helicopter Medical Team to treat and stabilise a 62yo male. The patient was placed into a winch stretcher and winched into the aircraft and airlifted to the JHH in a stable condition for further treatment

23.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been tasked at 1250 this afternoon to undertake an urgent Neo-Natal Medical Transfer of a premature bub who requires urgent medical treatment. The JHH Neo-Natal Retrieval Team will treat and stabilise the little bub before being airlifted back the JHH Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit for further ongoing specialist medical treatment.

22.01.2022 Unbelievably yet another winch job this weekend. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been tasked at 315pm this afternoon to Martindale to a report of 63yo female that had injured her knee in a fall on a walking track. Due to the inaccessible location the Helicopter Critical Care Paramedic was winched into the patient. With the assistance of ASNSW Paramedics the patient was treated and winched back into the helicopter and airlifted to the JHH in a stable condition for further treatment

22.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is transporting a 48 year old female(not male as first reported) from Shallow Bay, south west of Forster, to John Hunter Hospital suffering chest and leg injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident with another bike. The patient was treated on scene by local ASNSW paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team prior to the flight to Newcastle. She is in a stable condition.

22.01.2022 Just before 3pm this afternoon the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to a private property at One Mile Beach to a male in his 40s who was suffering a serious medical episode. ASNSW Paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team have stabilised the patient and he has been airlifted to the JHH in a serious condition.

21.01.2022 It’s a great time to visit sunny and relaxing Port Macquarie and join in the fun of the Hello Koalas Festival Treasure Hunt. This year we will be following the theme of Search and Rescue in collaboration with our new Festival charity partner, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Find the elusive Chief Westpac Rescue Helicopter Pilot, sponsored by Westpac Bank and created by local artist Pauline Roods. Take a selfie, post on facebook and instagram and go into the draw to win a helicopter flight for three over Port Macquarie, courtesy of Affinity Aviation, based at Port Macquarie Marina.

20.01.2022 Just before 4pm this afternoon the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked with multiple other emergency services to a single vehicle accident on Lemon Tree Passage Road Salt Ash. It is believed the car left the road and collided with a concrete drain trapping the 70yo female driver for a period of time. ASNSW Paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team have stabilised the patient as she was released from the vehicle by Emergency Rescue Services and she has been airlifted to the JHH in a serious condition with multiple injuries

20.01.2022 Just before 10am this morning the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to a report of a shark attack at Shelley Beach Port Macquarie. ASNSW Paramedics are believed to be on scene providing initial treatment and it is believed the ambulance will meet the helicopter at Port Macquarie Hospital with the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team on board. Further information will follow when it is available

20.01.2022 Just after 6pm tonight the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by Ambulance New South Wales to reports of a 57 year old male motorcyclist injured after colliding with a Kangaroo on the Putty Road at Bulga. Local Ambulance Paramedic arrived on scene and commenced treatment of the motorcyclist who had sustained minor head injuries. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Critical Care Medical Team assisted in treatment and stabilised the male prior to being flown direct to the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle in a stable condition.

20.01.2022 Just after 10am today the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by Ambulance New South Wales and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) to reported of a EPIRB activation 5nm east of Nambucca Heads. No other details were available. New South Wales Police Marine Area Command were also notified of the activation and were responding to the location along with New South Wales Marine Rescue vessel from Coffs Harbour, Trial Bay & Nambucca. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter were... able to fly direct to the sight of EPIRB activation utilising Directional Finding Equipment fitted to the aircraft where a large amount of debris was located. A search area was established along with Water Police and Marine Rescue Vessel. After a short period two males aged 40 and 70 were located in the water by a Marine Rescue Vessel. Both males were recovered to vessel and treated for shock before being transported back to shore at Trial Bay were they were assessed by Ambulance Paramedics. See more

19.01.2022 At 5am this morning the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to transport the JHH Medical Retrieval Team to Kempsey Hospital to retrieve a seriously ill male patient back to the JHH. A 43yo male with serious head injuries post fall from motor vehicle was stabilised and airlifted to the JHH in a stable condition for further specialist treatment

19.01.2022 For your chance to win a joy flight thanks to #affinityaviation find Chief our Rescue Helicopter koala Pilot waiting for a photo. Simply register for free at Hello Koala festival for the WRHS search & rescue treasure hunt today & tomorrow upload your photos for great prizes & a joy flight for 3 over Port Macquarie.

19.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been tasked on a medical retrieval to Muswellbrook Hospital to transfer a 17 year old male to Royal North Shore Hospital suffering burns sustained earlier this afternoon. It is unknown how the patient was burnt. The patient will be stabilised by the John Hunter Hospital medical team prior to the flight to Sydney.

19.01.2022 Yesterday the Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been tasked on a primary mission to the helipad at Pacific Palms Bowling Club to rendezvous with a road ambulance transporting a 53 year old male suffering injuries sustained in a ladder fall onto a fence at Coomba Park, south of Forster.

19.01.2022 In the early hours of this morning the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked on a urgent Inter Hospital Reterival from the Port Macquarie Base Hospital to the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle for a 78 year old female suffering from a serious medical condition. Female was stabilised at Port Macquarie prior to being flown direct to Newcastle escorted by the Critical Care Medical Team.

18.01.2022 At around 6.00 am this morning the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the Elizabeth Beach area. It is believed that 2 men capsized a boat at about 6.30 pm last night. The 2 males of unknown age were found this morning. The aircraft Critical Care Paramedic and Doctor assisted ANSW road crews with the men. Both men were transported by road ambulance to the Manning District Hospital at Taree suffering from hypothermia and exposure.

18.01.2022 Just before 1pm this afternoon the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by Ambulance New South Wales to reports of a serious two vehicle accident at Comboyne. Local Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Services attended scene and commenced treatment of three patients. A 63 year old male was treated for serious head injuries prior to the arrival of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Critical Care Medical Team. Male was further treated and stabilised prior to being flown direct t...o the Port Macquarie Hospital in a serious condition. The two remaining patients were road transported via road Ambulance to Port Macquarie Hospital. No further details.

18.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter overnight was tasked on a medical retrieval to Scone Hospital to transfer a 10 year old boy to John Hunter Children’s Hospital suffering a medical condition requiring specialist treatment.

18.01.2022 Just before 3pm this afternoon the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by Ambulance New South Wales to the Hanging Rock State Forest, east of Nundle to reports of a 34 year old fallen from his trail bike after suffering a medical episode. The male fell from his bike on a remote trail within the state forest but was transported to a near by camping ground by fellow riders. Local Ambulance Paramedics arrived on scene and commenced treatment prior to the arrival of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Critical Care Medical Team. The Critical Care Medical Team stabilised the male prior to flying direct to the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle In a critical condition.

17.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is currently tasked on a urgent Inter Hospital Retrieval from the Coffs Harbour Hospital to the Prince Of Wales Hospital, Randwick for a 71 year old male suffering a serious medical condition. Male will be stabilised by the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team prior to being flown direct to the Prince Of Wales.

17.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been tasked on a primary winch mission 20 nautical miles east of Taree to a vessel. A 57 year old male is suffering a medical condition requiring winch evacuation.

17.01.2022 Late last night the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to carry out a urgent medical transfer from Taree Hospital back to the JHH. The 66yo male patient was airlifted in a stable condition after being stabilised by the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team and will undergo further specialist treatment.

17.01.2022 Last night the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to assist at the Port Macquarie Hospital. Once there the aircraft neonatal team prepared a 14 month old male for transport. The baby boy is suffering from a medical condition and has been taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.

16.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been tasked on a primary mission to Forster to conduct an overwater search for an aircraft that has possibly crashed late this afternoon.

16.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is transporting a 57 year old male from an isolated property near Bellbrook, north west of Kempsey, to John Hunter Hospital suffering spinal injuries and lacerations sustained in a motorcycle accident. The patient was treated on scene by local ASNSW paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team prior to the flight to Newcastle.

16.01.2022 This morning the Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been called to assist at the Port Macquarie Hospital. The aircraft medical team stabilised a 56 year old male. The man is being transported to the John Hunter Hospital suffering from a medical condition.

16.01.2022 Photos of Helicopter today in Taree early this morning & Crescent Head in the afternoon.

15.01.2022 Thank you to the Hastings Co-op for supporting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service with our $2- Tap & Go donation terminals. Covid-19 has been a tough period for everyone but the WRHS remains available for all medical emergencies across Nth NSW 24/7 whenever or wherever were are required. Please keep an eye out for our tax deductible $2- donation terminals in Hasting Co-op IGA & liquor stores.

15.01.2022 At sunrise we started the day in Kempsey, then at sunset we finish the day in Coffs The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter has been tasked at 515pm this afternoon to carry out a urgent medical transfer from Coffs Harbour. The 79 yo male patient is suffering a serious medical condition that requires urgent transfer back to Lismore Hospital for further treatment. The Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team will escort the patient who is in a stable condition.

15.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been tasked at 130pm to a property at Carrol to a report of a person that has come off his bike at approximately 80kmh and hit a barbed wire fence. ASNSW Paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team have treated and stabilised a 13yo male for multiple injuries and severe lacerations. He is being airlifted to the JHH in a stable condition for further specialist treatment

15.01.2022 Just before 4pm this afternoon the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by Ambulance New South Wales to the Wittitrin area, west of Kempsey to reports of a 33 year old male suffering from possible spinal injuries falling a fall whilst bush walking. Local Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Services attended the location and commenced treatment of the male prior to the arrival of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Critical Care Medical Team. The Helicopter Critical Care Medical stabilised the male before he was flown direct to the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle in a stable condition.

15.01.2022 Last nights missions The Westpac Rescue Helicopter overnight was tasked on a primary mission to rendezvous with a road ambulance at Taree Airport transporting an 18 month old boy suffering burns after falling into a fire at Old Bar. The patient was stabilised by the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team prior to the flight to John Hunter Children’s Hospital. He was in a stable condition.... The Westpac Rescue Helicopter overnight was tasked on a primary mission to rendezvous with a road ambulance at Muswellbrook Hospital transporting a 28 year old male suffering serious head injuries. It is unknown as to where and how the patient sustained the injuries and he was stabilised by the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team prior to being flown to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.

14.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is currently tasked on a urgent Inter Hospital Retrieval of a 38 year old male suffering from serious spinal injuries from the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle to the Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney. Male will be escorted in flight by the Critical Care Medical Team and undergo further specialist treatment on arrival at the Royal North Shore.

13.01.2022 The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked at 0230am this morning via AMSA and NSW Police to a report of a 14 m boat, sinking 4 km off Ballina. The Helicopter conducted beacon search (EPIRB) and located 2 persons in water. The crew deployed a strobe and directed a Marine Rescue vessel where they were picked up. The Helicopter stayed overhead until the Marine Rescue Vessel crossed the Ballina Bar in big swell. ASNSW Paramedics treated and transported to Ballina Hospital. No further information is available at this time Ballina bar conditions. Westpac 2 providing light for marine rescue bar crossing.

13.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been tasked on a primary mission to Taree Airport to rendezvous with a road ambulance transporting a 53 year old male who has suffered a serious leg injury in a tree felling accident in the Taree area.

13.01.2022 Shortly after 1230 this afternoon the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to a Mountain Bike accident in heavily timbered countryside at Goonengerry. Due to the inaccessible location the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team were winched into the location. ASNSW Paramedics who also attended in a 4wd vehicle assisted the medical team to treat and stabilise a 46yo female who had suffered multiple lower limb and pelvic injuries in the accident. She was loading in the 4wd ambulance and rendezvoused with the waiting helicopter. She has since been airlifted to GCUH in a stable condition for further treatment

13.01.2022 Just before 4pm this afternoon the Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to a person who suffered serious injuries in a fall at a residence at Copacabana on the Central Coast. ASNSW Paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team have treated and placed a 92 yo male into an induced coma before he was airlifted to the JHH in a serious condition. Initially the patient was to be airlifted to RNSH in Sydney but due to low cloud and showers in the area the helicopter was unable to land and had to return the patient to the JHH

13.01.2022 Today’s early morning missions in fresh conditions, photo from Inverell mission. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter early this morning was tasked on a medical retrieval to Inverell Hospital to transfer a 52 year old male to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital suffering a medical condition requiring specialist treatment. The patient was stabilised by the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team prior to the flight to Tamworth.... The Westpac Rescue Helicopter overnight was tasked on a medical retrieval to Armidale Hospital to transfer a 43 year old female to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital suffering a medical condition requiring specialist treatment.

12.01.2022 Last night the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to assist at the Kempsey Hospital. At the hospital the aircraft medical team stablised an 11 year old girl for transport. The young girl is suffering from a medical condition and has been taken to the John Hunter Hospital for specialist treatment.

12.01.2022 For the third mission to PMQ in less than 12hrs, The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been called to assist at the Port Macquarie Hospital. This time the medical crew has stabilised a 50 year old male for transport. The man is being transported to the John Hunter Hospital suffering from a medical condition. He is believed to be in a serious condition. This follows very early mission for a young infant & a 56yr old male mid morning.

11.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is transporting a 53 year old male from Ebor to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital suffering head injuries sustained in a single vehicle rollover on The Waterfall Way. The patient was treated on scene by local ASNSW paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team prior to the flight to Tamworth. A second occupant of the vehicle sustained minor injuries. The patient is in a stable condition.

11.01.2022 Today’s missions The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has transported a 25 year old male from bushland near Abermain to John Hunter Hospital suffering an upper leg fracture following a motorcycle accident. The patient was treated on scene by local ASNSW paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team prior to the flight to Newcastle.... The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter has completed a medical retrieval from Lismore Base Hospital to Gold Coast University Hospital for a 40 year old female suffering a medical condition requiring specialist treatment.

10.01.2022 Around 2:45 p.m. this afternoon the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked on a primary mission to a property at Nabiac, south of Taree, to a 23 year old male who had suffered a fractured femur following a motorcycle accident on a dirt track. The male was treated on scene by ASNSW paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team for his injury and is currently being transported to John Hunter Hospital. The patient is in a stable condition.

10.01.2022 Today’s missions & updates The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is transporting a 25 year old male from Gunnedah to John Hunter Hospital suffering a head injury sustained when hit on the back of the head by the bonnet of a car he was working on, causing him to be unconscious for sometime. The patient was treated on scene by ASNSW paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team prior to the flight to Newcastle.... The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been tasked on a medical retrieval to Armidale Hospital to transfer a 13 year old boy to John Hunter Children’s Hospital suffering a medical condition requiring specialist treatment. The patient will stabilised by the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team prior to the flight to Newcastle. Regarding all weekend missions we have no further updates available.

10.01.2022 Chief & WP4 are in Port Macquarie making sure everything is ready for next Monday’s charity combined golf day with Port Chamber of commerce. WP4 will leave chief to keep an eye on preparations for the golf day while it will transport a child down to Sydney for some specialists care in the Sydney children’s hospital.

10.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been tasked on a primary mission to a motorcycle at Shallow Bay, south west of Forster. A male rider has suffered injuries after being hit by a second motorcycle.

10.01.2022 Just after 2pm this afternoon the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by Ambulance New South Wales to the Glenrock Conservation Area to reports of a male teenager fallen from cliff. Local Ambulance Paramedic and Rescue personnel arrived on scene shortly after and commenced treatment of a 17 year old male suffering serious facial injuries. Due to the terrain in the area the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Critical Care Paramedic and Doctor were winched inserted into the location to assist with treatment. The teenager was stabilised prior to being stretcher winched from the scene and flown direct to the John Hunter Hospital suffering serious facial injuries.

10.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked at 8pm last night to carry out a urgent medical transfer from Port Macquarie Hospital back to the JHH. The JHH Medical Retrieval Team stabilised the 34yo male who is suffering a serious medical condition and he was airlifted back to the JHH for future specialist medical treatment.

09.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been tasked on a primary mission to Stockton to rendezvous with two road ambulances transporting a set of twins born prematurely at Tanilba Bay this morning. The Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team have split up to each go with one of the twins by road to John Hunter Children’s Hospital. Both babies were in a critical condition.

09.01.2022 Just after 6pm this evening the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by Ambulance New South Wales at the request of the New South Wales Police Marine Area Command to reports of two surfers struggling in heavy seas approx 1km east of Port Macquarie break wall. It’s was reported that both surfers appeared to be struggling in the heavy seas and sun light was fading. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter joined Surf Lifesaving and New South Wales Marine Rescue craft search the waters east of Port Macquarie with no persons or objects sighted. Search was suspended at approx 8:30pm. At this point in time no persons have been reported missing.

08.01.2022 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to assist with a motorcycle accident at Bucketty. A male in his 60s lost control of his bike and collided with a tree. The man was treated at the scene for multiple injuries sustained in the incident and by the aircraft medical crew. He was transported to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.

08.01.2022 Just before 8:30am this morning the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by Ambulance New South Wales to reports to a serious two vehicle collision east of Toronto on Awaba Road. It was reported a male occupant of one of the vehicles was trapped suffering serious injuries. Local Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Services arrived on scene and commenced treatment and rescue of the male from the vehicle wreckage. Once released by emergency services a 26 year old male was further treated for multiple traumatic injuries and stabilised by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team. Male was flown direct to the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle in a serious but stable condition.

08.01.2022 Early this morning around 130am the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to a serious single vehicle accident 2km out of Gunnedah township with 3 people in the vehicle. ASNSW Paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team have treated and stabilised a 22yo male who was ejected from the vehicle for serious multiple injuries and he was airlifted to TBH in a serious but stable condition for further treatment. It is unknown at this stage the condition sex and injuries of the other 2 occupants.

08.01.2022 Two missions to coffs within a few hrs of each other. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter transported a 59 year old female from Coffs Harbour Hospital to John Hunter Hospital suffering abdominal injuries sustained in a fall from a bicycle onto mangroves late yesterday afternoon. She is expected to undergo further surgery following emergency treatment. The patient was stabilised by the John Hunter Hospital retrieval team for the flight to Newcastle.... Then around Midnight last night the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to carry out a urgent medical transfer from Coffs Harbour Hospital to the JHH. The Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team have stabilised the 66yo male patient who was suffering a serious cardiac condition and he was airlifted through to the JHH in a critical condition for further treatment.

08.01.2022 Earlier this evening the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to assist with a motor vehicle accident at Limeburners Creek on the Buckets Way near Booral. The aircraft medical team treated a 51 year old female. The lady sustained multiple injuries in the incident. She is being transported to the John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

07.01.2022 Just after midday the Westpac Rescue Helicopter had been initially tasked to carry out a urgent medical transfer from Moree Hospital to a male who had suffered injuries in a fall from a roof. The helicopter was diverted on arrival to a property in the Moree area where it was reported that a 10yo male had suffered serious injuries in a motorbike accident. ASNSW Paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team have stabilised the young patient who is suffering serious multiple injuries. He has since been airlifted to TBH in a serious condition for further specialist treatment

06.01.2022 Another MNC mission today Just before midday the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to assist at the Taree Hospital. At the hospital the aircraft medical team stablised a 32 year old male for transport. The man is being taken to the Royal North Shore Hospital suffering from a medical condition.

05.01.2022 The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked at 640pm this evening to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on the Pacific Highway at Wardell. ASNSW Paramedic along with multiple emergency service agencies responded to the incident and backed up by the Helicopter and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team have located a male in his late 20s that had been struck by a vehicle reported to be travelling at 100kmh. He has been treated and stabilised and will be airlifted to GCUH in a serious condition with multiple injuries for further treatment.

05.01.2022 At around 9pm last night the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the Arrawarra area north of Woolgoolga. A beach fisherman reported seeing flares approximately 2 to 5 kilometers of the coast. The aircraft crew assisted the local Marine Rescue in conducting an extensive search in the area out as far as the Solitary Islands. They searched for about an hour and a half before returning to their base. Nothing was sighted in the search area and there were no reports of anyone missing.

04.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been tasked on a primary mission to a MVA on The Waterfall Way near Ebor.

04.01.2022 Just after 11am this morning the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by Ambulance New South Wales to Harrington to reports of a male injured on a work site. It was reported that a male had multiple traumatic injuries to his legs after a large plate had fallen onto his legs. Local Ambulance Paramedic and Emergency Services rushed to the scene and commenced treatment of the male. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Critical Care Medical Team continued treatment of the male before he was stabilised. The male will be flown direct to the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle.

04.01.2022 Landing next week. chief pilot koala will be joining the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service family thanks to our naming rights sponsor the Westpac bank. Chief will officially launch the Westpac Rescue Helicopter search & Rescue treasure hunt for the Hello Koala festival, running throughout the sept/oct school holidays. Entry online now at hello koala festival.

02.01.2022 Overnight the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to assist at the Kempsey Hospital. The aircraft medical team stablised a 75 year old male for transport. The man is suffering from a medical condition and was taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.

02.01.2022 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked at 6pm tonight to carry out a urgent medical transfer from Coffs Harbour Hospital back to JHH. The Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team will stabilise the 61yo male patient who is suffering a serious medical condition and will escort the patient as he is airlifted back to JHH where he will receive ongoing specialist medical treatment.

02.01.2022 The patient, a female is suffering from several bites to her legs, believed to be a juvenile great white while surfing at Shelley Beach Port Macquarie. Apparently fellow surfers helped her ashore and rendered first aid until ASNSW Paramedics arrived. The Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team further stabilised her for flight and the young lady has been airlifted to the JHH for further treatment in a stable condition.

02.01.2022 Starting back at Panthers next Wednesday 15th 10am Tuncurry beach bowling club Thursday 16th 11am Club Taree Wednesday 22nd 11am. Wauchope RSL TBC.