Benjamin North

Wests Ride to Fly MTB

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter operates 24-7 from three bases in Belmont, Tamworth and Lismore 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.

My Achievements

Self Donate

$500 - Helipad Hero

$1000 – Engines On

$1500 – Blue Sky Dreamer

$2500 – Airborne Angel

$5000 – High Flyer

Thank you to my Sponsors

$263.75

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!

$109

Gina P.

Have a great ride Ben!

$105.50

Benjamin North

$105.50

Joanna Tian

$105.50

Noel North

$79.13

Nicole Holtznagel

Have a great ride Ben! Stay safe.

$52.75

Shannon

Good luck

$52.75

Leisa Catherine Floyd

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

$52.75

Peter Yeates

$52.75

Allen Lee

$52.75

Michelle Petrolo

Good luck and stay safe!

$52.75

Lucas Boyne

Good luck Ben.

$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

Ian Hutton

Legendary stuff, Ben - love it.

$50

Matt Gordon

Rip in mate! Always take the high ground.

$42

Dana

Great work Ben and enjoy the ride!

$26.38

Liz Cook

Good luck with your ride.

$26.38

Alyssa Hearn

Have a great time!

$26.38

Stephanie Zulian

$26.38

Anonymous

$26.38

Katarina Smith

A great cause, good luck Ben!

$26.38

Dani

$26.38

Tina Keizer

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

$26.38

Bernadette Collier

Good luck for another year!

$26.38

Anita Timmins

$21.10

Mike Anderson

Well done! Ride safe

$21.10

Ellie Dunk

$10.55

Geraldine Arthur

$10.55

Michelle