For immediate release

23 April 2008

Wild winter weather won't stop Telstra Child Flight

Winter is fast approaching signaling a return to our winter woolies and a strong
inclination to spend the weekend curled up in front of the television, or perhaps
relaxing with a good book.

However for Telstra Child Flight, winter heralds an intense three months ahead and
the commencement of the emergency helicopter services' busiest time of year. Last
year 37% of Telstra Child Flight's total retrievals occurred during the winter months.
Telstra Child Flight will be ready and waiting for the ensuing winter and is proud to
be the only emergency helicopter service in the southern hemisphere dedicated
solely to the retrieval of kids
.
Telstra Child Flight CEO, Cheryl Rose is proud of the organisation's continued
dedication to providing intensive care treatment to kids who live in remote or rural
areas, who are unable to access the treatment and facilities available in
metropolitan areas.

''Telstra Child Flight will be on call throughout the winter period to aid infants and
children across the state when they need it most.''

Many people are unaware that across NSW and the ACT there are few hospitals
equipped to provide neonatal and paediatric intensive care treatment. Numbering
only ten, each of these facilities is located in metropolitan areas. Telstra Child Flight
dramatically reduces the time it takes to transport infants and children to hospitals
that can cater for their intensive care needs.

''Each mission undertaken by our organisation costs between $6,000 and $15,000
and is provided at no charge to the families who require Telstra Child Flight's
assistance.''
''While our major sponsor Telstra provides considerable support, Telstra Child Flight
relies heavily on the generosity of the public to help make up for shortfalls of
millions of dollars every year, to ensure that the service stays in the air.''

To make a donation to this vital service visit the Telstra Child Flight website at
www.telstrachildflight.org.au or phone 1800 244 531.

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For more information, interviews or photo opportunities:
Kate Sincic
P 02 4385 2696
M 0422 619 788
E ksincic@brilliantlogic.com.au