Babcock Australasia (Air Ambulance Victoria)
Air ambulance and aeromedical services for Ambulance Victoria, Australia
AustraliaAbout Babcock Australasia
Babcock Australasia is the Australian and New Zealand arm of the UK-based Babcock International Group. Since January 2016 it has provided the helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) for Ambulance Victoria, operating the Air Ambulance helicopter fleet around the clock. In 2024 the contract was extended for five years, running from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.
Services
- Helicopter emergency medical services for Ambulance Victoria, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Aeromedical services for other health customers, including Queensland Health
- Search and rescue operations
- Aerial firefighting
- Defence aviation support and training
Company facts
- Parent company: Babcock International Group
- Ambulance Victoria fleet: five Leonardo AW139 helicopters plus a service assurance aircraft
- Coverage: Victoria, with flights into parts of New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania
- Operations include Essendon Airport, Melbourne
- Contract extension valued at more than A$370 million (2026 to 2030)
- Head office: Adelaide, South Australia
Location
Level 9, 70 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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