Ampcontrol has announced its continued support of Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service at the A-League Men’s Newcastle Jets ‘First Responders- Appreciation Round’ on Saturday 18 March 2023, extending its major community partnership with the vital emergency service for a third year.

As a supporter of the organisation for over a decade through the sponsorship of community fundraising events and workplace employee giving, Ampcontrol has strengthened its financial commitment to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service to support its critical role in the community.

Rod Henderson, Ampcontrol Managing Director & CEO, met with Richard Jones, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service CEO, before Saturday’s First Responders Appreciation Round game to announce the sponsorship renewal.

Richard Jones said that the support received from Ampcontrol and other corporate supporters provides vital funds that sponsor ongoing training, equipment, and resources to perform approximately 1500 missions per year.

Rod Henderson said the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is a vital asset within our community.

“As a business with over 1000 employees, we understand how important the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is too large employers such as ourselves, our people, and the communities in which we live and serve,” he says.

“Over the years, many of our people and their loved ones have benefited from the services of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and we are so fortunate that this service and their amazing crew are available to help our own in times of critical need. We are extremely proud to be extending our financial support and commitment today as we recognise and appreciate the incredible work carried out by all first responders in our community, knowing that our support saves local lives including our own people,” added Mr. Henderson.

Developing the next generation of engineers is something we feel passionate about.

For another year, Ampcontrol is supporting the Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarship program.

Scholarship recipients were announced on Thursday 16 February 2023 during a ceremony at The GreenHouse Eatery, Medowie NSW.

Callan Astin, a Bachelor of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) student, received the Ampcontrol scholarship.

Ampcontrol Supporting STEM Careers

Being part of the program allows Ampcontrol to support students who have chosen a career in STEM with their academic journey.

Mikhaila Halford, Capability Development Manager at Ampcontrol said the program gives organisations an opportunity to connect with talented students who align with their chosen area of study.

“Supporting students to choose a career in STEM is integral to the future growth of our organisation,” said Mikhaila.

“With a focus on early identification of talented people, we look to support recipients with outreach activities in school and university and provide opportunities for Work Integrated Learning along with other pathways into Ampcontrol.”

Ampcontrol supports student placements and graduate pathways in various areas of engineering through site tours, industrial placements and graduate roles.

In 2023, 20 talented students shared in a scholarship pool of $40,000 to support their academic journey. A full list of the scholarship winners can be found HERE.

Ampcontrol has strengthened its commitment to powering the Newcastle Jets by becoming a Major Partner of both the Newcastle Jets Men and Women A-League Teams.

The 2022/23 Liberty A-League season marks the first year Ampcontrol has supported the Women’s League. As part of our involvement, the Ampcontrol logo will be proudly displayed on the back of the Newcastle Jets A-League Women’s playing jersey.

The 2022/23 Liberty A-League season is already underway, and the Newcastle Jets will proudly display Ampcontrol on the back of their playing jersey for the first time as they take on Perth Glory at No.2 Sportsground on Saturday 3 December 2022 during their first home game of the season.

Rod Henderson, Ampcontrol Managing Director & CEO, is excited to see Ampcontrol expand their ongoing support of the Newcastle Jets.

“Sport has always been important to the community and we’re amped to see women’s sporting teams get the recognition and support they deserve. As Ampcontrol continues to strive for innovation, expanding into new industries, the opportunity to expand our support of the Newcastle Jets Football Club to be a Major Partner of the Women’s League was a no brainer,” says Mr Henderson.

2022 is Ampcontrol Managing Director & CEO Rod Henderson’s third year participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. But this year come 23 June, Rod won’t be the only person from Ampcontrol braving the cold. Rod has invited the entire Senior Leadership Team of Ampcontrol to join him!

The Vinnies CEO Sleepout is a one-night event over one of the longest and coldest nights of the year. Hundreds of CEOs, business owners as well as community and government leaders sleep outdoors to support the many Australians who are experiencing homelessness and people at risk of homelessness.

More than 116,000 people in Australia don’t have a safe and secure place to live, including an increasing number of young people and older women.

Of those people experiencing homelessness in Australia, around 8,200 ‘sleep rough’ in improvised dwellings, tents or outdoors. But the majority of people facing homelessness are living in cars, on the couches of friends or family, or in overcrowded, temporary or unsuitable accommodation or caravan parks.

Team Ampcontrol will be roughing it on Thursday 23 June 2022, and they’re setting the bold goal of raising $50,000 to support our homeless.

You can find out more about Team Ampcontrol and help make a difference by visiting their fundraising page here.