Coal Services

2024 - Ride to Fly MTB

Wests Ride to Fly MTB

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter operates 24-7 from three bases in Lismore, Tamworth and Belmont to provide the highest standard of aeromedical, search and rescue services for all people in Northern NSW.

The Service responds to a diverse range of incidents requiring aeromedical support, from people suffering life threatening medical conditions, to those injured on roads, rural properties, workplaces, the bush, ocean and waterways and sporting fields.

The Service also undertakes hundreds of inter-hospital transfers each year to connect patients in regional hospitals with major trauma and intensive care services in major centres where they can receive the specialist medical care they need. 

Four AW139 aircraft service an estimated 1.5 million people throughout Northern NSW, from the Hawkesbury River to the Queensland border. Every emergency response mission includes a Pilot, Aircrew Officer, NSW Ambulance Critical Care Paramedic and NSW Health Doctor and depending on the specific needs of each patient may include a specialist nursing professional. Crews are supported by experienced planners and licenced in-house Aircraft Maintenance Engineers at each of its bases.

Since being established in Newcastle (1975), Lismore (1982) and Tamworth (2000), the Service has been ever grateful for the support of sponsors, volunteers, community groups and donors like you. All money raised supports your local service. Thank you for supporting the “Community’s Own” Westpac Rescue Helicopter in Northern NSW.

Thank you to our Sponsors

$720

Prestige Plumbing And Gas

Hope this helps

$264

Lucy Flemming

Thanks for riding again this year. Stay safe.

$211

Lynette Harper

Have a great ride - I hope it's the best one yet!

$150

Jennifer Short

Awesome work

$109

Gina P.

Have a great ride Ben!

$106

Benjamin North

$106

Joanna Tian

$106

Noel North

$104

Shavon Rodgers

$100

Prue Scott

$79

Nicole Holtznagel

Have a great ride Ben! Stay safe.

$53

Shannon

Good luck

$53

Leisa Catherine Floyd

Such a good cause - best of luck Ben, but I'm sure you don't need it.

$53

Peter Yeates

$53

Allen Lee

$53

Emma

$53

Jacqui Boxsell

$53

Alissa Haywood

Go for it girlfriend!

$53

Kim Kay

$53

Sally Atfield

Amazing girl, amazing cause 🤍

$53

Michelle Petrolo

Good luck and stay safe!

$53

Lucas Boyne

Good luck Ben.

$53

Margaret Purcell

$53

Monique Roberts

$53

Rachael Randall

Great cause to support x

$53

Amanda Polglase

$52

Natalie Roberts

Good luck!

$52

A&l Bate

Such a great cause! Wishing you all the best on your ride.

$51

Scott Dennis

Great work Ben!

$50

Heather Smith

Good on ya for raising these funds

$50

Katrina Mckenzie

Good luck!

$50

Ian Hutton

Legendary stuff, Ben - love it.

$50

Matt Gordon

Rip in mate! Always take the high ground.

$42

Tayla Mcfarlane

You are incredible!!!

$42

Dana

Great work Ben and enjoy the ride!

$26

Liz Cook

Good luck with your ride.

$26

Alyssa Hearn

Have a great time!

$26

Stephanie Zulian

$26

Anonymous

$26

Janice Grubb

$26

Lyn Bowen

$26

Marie

Good Luck, Great Cause.

$26

Katarina Smith

A great cause, good luck Ben!

$26

Kylie Mcnaughton

Have a safe ride Kristyn!

$26

Dani

$26

Tina Keizer

Go Ben! Hope you have an amazing and safe ride😊🚲🌞

$26

Bernadette Collier

Good luck for another year!

$26

Anita Timmins

$26

Julianne Procter

$26

Mon

Good luck!

$26

Dev Sapkota

Good luck with your venture

$25

Anonymous

Best of luck

$21

Kristyn Purcell

$21

Jodie Lowther

Good on you mate!

$21

Kristyn Purcell

$21

Mike Anderson

Well done! Ride safe

$21

Ellie Dunk

$16

Anonymous

$16

Nikki Bentley-evans

Great work Ben!

$11

Geraldine Arthur

$11

Michelle

$10

Jacinta Treacy

Go gf! You got this. Proud of you.