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Proudly servicing the people of Northern NSW.

Recognising the Volunteer Support Groups, community fundraisers & sponsors whose funds stay local, invested in facilities, training, equipment, people & new technologies, enabling the highest standards of aeromedical support for the Northern Rivers region

27/10/2026

Around 10:30am, on Tuesday 27 October, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to an elderly person lost overnight in steep, isolated bushland at Mountain Top, southwest of Nimbin. A man in his 70s had been stabilised overnight by a NSW Ambulance paramedic who stayed with the gentleman until they could be winched from the scene this morning and transported to Lismore Base Hospital.

26/10/2026

Since 2013 we have received incredible support from Football Far North Coast . Recently their GM, Steve Mackney, presented a donation for $1,500 taking their total support to over $19,000. We extend our thanks to everyone involved for helping us to save lives!

To see more about their generous support visit:
https://footballfarnorthcoast.com.au/being-a-good-corporate-citizen/

22/10/2026

The incredible community of Tenterfield held their annual Tenterfield Westpac Charity Golf Day today, except that due to heavy rain, no golf was played. That did not stop everyone though from turning up and helping to raise a staggering $105,000. We simply cannot thank enough all the sponsors, in particular Hitachi, and the players and volunteers along with the support of the Tenterfield Golf Club for making the day possible

20/10/2026

Around 3:00pm, on Tuesday 20 October, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance on an urgent inter-hospital transfer from the Lismore Base Hospital to the Princess Alexendria Hospital, Brisbane.
A man in his 60's, suffering from a serious respiratory condition, was stabilised by hospital staff and the NSW Ambulance critical care paramedic and the NSW Health doctor from the helicopter’s critical care medical team before being airlifted to Brisbane.

20/10/2026

Around 4pm, on Sunday 18 October, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a single vehicle accident in Grafton. A man in his 50s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team for head injuries and multiple leg fractures before being airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital.

20/10/2026

Welcome to our new Lismore Base Supporters Community page.

To our Volunteer Support Groups, local businesses, community organisations and everyone across the Northern Rivers who supports our Service – thank you!

The strength of our Lismore Base has always been built on more than the aircraft and crews. It is built on the incredible community that stands behind them.

For many years, our volunteers and supporters have given their time, energy and passion to raise funds, organise events, bring people together and champion the work of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service across the region.

Every sausage sizzle, raffle, event, donation, conversation and act of volunteering contributes to something much bigger – helping provide our crews with the equipment, facilities, training and resources they need to be there for people when they need us most.

Your support is a wonderful reflection of the spirit of the Northern Rivers – generous, connected and always willing to lend a hand.

This page is a place to recognise and celebrate that support, and to share the people, stories, events and fundraising that help our Lismore Base continue to serve the community.

Thank you for everything you have done, and everything you continue to do.
We are proud to have you alongside us and incredibly grateful for your support.

Nathan Scard
Base Manager / Pilot
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service – Lismore Base

20/10/2026

Around 11.50pm, on Saturday 17 October, the Lismore based Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a person injured in a bulldozer rollover near Bonalbo, northwest of Lismore. A man in his 50s, had been injured several hours earlier and was found by relatives when he had not returned. He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team for leg and arm fractures before being airlifted to Lismore Base Hospital.

18/10/2026

Around 12pm, on Sunday 18 October, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance on an urgent inter-hospital transfer from Bonalbo Hospital to Lismore Base Hospital. A man in his 60s, suffering a serious medical condition, was stabilised by hospital staff and the NSW Ambulance critical care paramedic and the NSW Health doctor from the helicopter’s critical care medical team before being airlifted to Lismore.

17/10/2026

Around 3.30pm, on Saturday 17 October, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance on an urgent inter-hospital transfer from Maclean Hospital to Tweed Valley Hospital. A man in his 60s, suffering a serious medical condition, was stabilised by hospital staff and the NSW Ambulance critical care paramedic and the NSW Health doctor from the helicopter’s critical care medical team before being airlifted to Cudgen.

www.rescuehelicopter.com.au

Address

77 Krauss Avenue
Lismore, NSW
2480

Telephone

+61266237300

Website

https://www.rescuehelicopter.com.au/

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