Sally Hawxwell

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I have personally had to rely on the Chopper and for people living in the country, access to urgent medical care isn’t just limited—it can be hours away. But it isn't just for the remote or rural. In any emergency situation, the helicopter can truly mean the difference between life and death. 

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is a flying intensive care unit. The Chopper has a Pilot with a minimum of 15 years flying experience; a Crewman, a SCAT trained Paramedic and a Doctor (instant answer to a prayer). 

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 Chopper costs $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 my page with your friends, family and colleagues. Thank you for supporting Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.