Staff from Canterbury League and Revesby Workers’ clubs are among the first to get involved.
“You don’t need to have a qualification or a certificate to perform CPR or use an AED in order to try and save a life – anyone can step up and do it,” Mr Page said.
He said that when someone’s heart suddenly stopped beating, time was critical.
“Research shows that when cardiac arrest occurs outside of hospital, in just 6 per cent of cases an AED will be sourced from a community setting in time to help save a life,” he said.
“We want to be part of increasing this statistic by supporting all community members to be more confident to act.”
Canterbury League Club CEO Greg Pickering said caring for the community meant equipping it with the power to save lives.
“In times of medical emergencies, every second counts, and having accessible AEDs nearby can be the difference between life and loss,” he said.
“By strategically placing these easy-to-use devices throughout our local community, individuals become everyday heroes and are equipped with the ability to provide critical assistance when it’s needed most.”
The Heart of the Nation App can connect you to Ambulance Services (by calling 000), alert nearby responders when a cardiac arrest is in progress so they can assist with CPR and deliver an available AED.
Find out more at heartofthenation.com.au.
