Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters

From the Central Coast to the Victorian border (and beyond) we are the only dedicated emergency search and rescue helicopter in NSW.

Serving the community since 1973.

02/06/2026

NEXT COURSE: Friday 19 June. Limited spots available.

Take your skills to the next level and do a HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) course with us.

The HUET course teaches you the skills you need to escape a submerged helicopter.

Once you have the techniques, they can easily be adapted to whatever aircraft you are operating. Every time you, your colleagues or passengers get into an aircraft, you’ll consider your exits, your harnesses, your escape plan, and after-ditching actions.

That’s what we teach you and our simulators allow you to develop your practical skills.

Come and learn from the crew that saves lives everyday!

Accredited training in partnership with .

Proceeds go back into the service which helps to keep us flying!

For more check the Training Courses page at --> https://lifesaver.org.au

29/05/2026

Great work by the NSW Blues Women with a clean sweep of the State of Origin Series.

And a huge shout out to Westpac who are donating $5,000 for each try scored to the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service in that state.

The NSW Blues already one up in the men’s series and looking to emulate the Women’s team.

27/05/2026

Don’t be afraid to feel blue tonight Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service Queensland.

Being blue has that winning feeling 🩵🔵🩵.

26/05/2026

25/05/2026

🚨 UPDATE | SEARCH TO RESUME FOR MISSING SWIMMER AT LITTLE BAY

The search for a missing swimmer off Sydney’s eastern coastline is set to resume this morning following a large-scale operation yesterday.

Emergency services were called to Little Bay shortly after 11am on Monday after reports a man was seen struggling in the water approximately 100 metres offshore before disappearing beneath the surface.

Police, specialist water police, Surf Life Saving NSW, rescue helicopters and marine rescue assets conducted an extensive search of the area throughout the day; however, the man was not located.

The operation was suspended shortly before 4:40pm due to fading light and challenging conditions.

Search crews are expected to return to the area from 8am this morning as efforts continue to locate the man, believed to be aged in his 30s.

Anyone with information that may assist authorities is urged to contact police.

📍 Little Bay, Sydney’s East

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25/05/2026

Lifesaver 21 tasked this morning to Little Bay to search for a person entering the water and shortly afterwards getting caught in the currents and was in difficulty.

Joining Eastern Beaches Police Area Command, Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force, PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command, Surf Life Saving NSW, lifeguards and Marine Rescue NSW an extensive search is being conducted.

Police urge anyone with information about this incident to contact Eastern Beaches Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Stay safe ⚠️.

25/05/2026

Go Blues 🩵🔵🩵