Promax sponsors Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

Promax proudly sponsors Drovers Run Outback 4WD Adventure

The Drovers Run Outback 4WD adverture is a fund-raising event supporting Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

Since 1975 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has grown from a part-time voluntary summer beach patrol to world-class aeromedical search and rescue operation.

The original service was created by The Newcastle branch of Surf Life Saving Australia, as a surf rescue and coastal observation operation during the summer months using a Bell 47 helicopter. It was at this point that Westpac (then the Bank of NSW) formed a partnership that has paved the way for one of Australia’s longest and most successful community partnerships.

On 20 October 1980 the very first Intensive Care Paramedic from the Ambulance Service of NSW travelled on board for a mission in the Hunter Valley.

With the assistance of additional funds from sponsors and support from the community, the Service commenced 24 hour a day, year round operations in 1981.

This outback 4WD adventure will kick off from Quirindi on August 4 visiting towns and places including the Haddon Rig Sheep Station, Louth Races, Reola Sheep Station, Bourke, Lightning Ridge and Baradine.

Promax has proudly sponsored the Fleetguard Marine vehicle entered by Mark & Ruth Sutherland.

The Drovers Run 4WD Adventure

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