Surf and Turf

Ride to Fly 2026

Thank you for visiting our page. For those of you who know us (Lindy and Troy- Team name Surf and Turf) we love stepping outside our comfort zones and this is a new one for us. We have always recognised the wonderful work that the Westpac Rescue Helicopter does for our community and at any time one of us or our family or friends may need to utilise this service, or may already be in the unfortunate position of having to experienced the expertise of the service. You know you would be eternally grateful during that precious scary moment. 

We want to help!! and we want to give back to the community we love whilst having fun doing it. Why not!! Any small or large donation is more than welcome and we would be exceptionally grateful. Please support this wonderful cause. Thankyou 🙏

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.