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CrewIOctober 01 2026
Elevating patient care
The first specialist fund dedicated to advanced clinical training has invested $20,000 in rescue crew in its first six months.
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Business storiesISeptember 29 2026
A family legacy of life saving support
For 20 years, Radcliffe Electrical has been part of our Business Support Crew, because supporting the rescue helicopters is the “right thing to do.”
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Patient StoriesISeptember 23 2026
Using your voice
Steve’s horse had fallen on top of him, he was broken, battered, and needed help. What are the words he wishes he’d known to use.
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NewsISeptember 15 2026
New record set for life-saving rescue service
A new record has been set, with more than $90,000 raised through Back to Base – and every dollar is going to support the rescue helicopters.
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Patient StoriesISeptember 02 2026
Zoey’s Challenging Winch Rescue
Strong winds, a high winch, an injured walker – the highly technical mission to rescue Zoey from a Canterbury walking track.
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Legacy StoriesISeptember 02 2026
Keith’s life-saving legacy gift
Keith felt a deep connection to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and has left a legacy that will save lives for years to come.
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