Riding Again For the Westpac Chopper, This September
Northern NSW Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service which changes outcomes in our community every day.
We are participating in the Ride for the Chopper to support the important lifesaving work of the Rescue Helicopter Service on call to our community 24/7, 365 days a year.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is a flying intensive care unit. The AW139 Helicopter has a Pilot with a minimum of 15 years flying experience; a Crewman, a SCAT trained Paramedic and a Doctor.
Surgeries can be performed from the helicopter as well as blood transfusions. It has the capacity to carry 2 patients or 2 Neonatal Cots. Not only does the Rescue Helicopter attend accidents it also transfers critical patients to larger hospitals for specialist treatment plus conducts Search and Rescue missions.
The AW139s cost $1,000 per hour in fuel, $1,000 per hour to run the engine, $1,500 for the airframe and for $500 avionics, that’s a total of $4,000 per hour.
It costs about $40 million a year to keep the helicopters and crews ready to respond when needed.
Please give generously and share our page with your friends, family and colleagues. Thank you for supporting Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
Our Achievements
Shared Fundraising Page
First Donation
First Blog or Log
Reached Fundraising Target
$100 - Helipad Hero
$250 - Lift Off Legend
$500 - Blue Sky Dreamer
$1,000 - Airborne Angel
$2,500 - High Flyer
$5,000 - Titanium Team
$10,000 - Super Squad
Thank you to our Sponsors
$850
Wood Raffle 2025
$515
Anonymous
$264
Castlereagh Funerals
Congratulations on your fantastic effort Graeme and Cathy for a wonderful cause
$158
Winterthur Pty Ltd
$150
John Macpherson
Smooth riding for the Rode for Chopper 2025! Good luck for the Daruka Duo
$106
Woody And Rell
Good luck guys xx
$106
Kylie Catts
Have fun
$106
Denise Mcglashan
Cheers for Daruka Duo. Sending good weather wishes for the weekend coming
$106
Anonymous
The Darika Duo Doggedly doing demanding deeds with determination dedication diligence devotion dependability dynamism and daring do Whilst smiling the whole time
$106
Gill And Nige Xxx
Love it guys. A wonderful cause. ❤️❤️ 🚲 🚲
$54
Mari And Michael
$54
Penelope Bye
Good luck this year!
$50
Janet
Best of luck for your ride.
$28
Amanda Young
Enjoy!!
$28
Linda Spencer
Awesome job Guys.
$12
