Heart of the Nation is an initiative of registered Australian charity, Our National Heart Pty Limited. 

With the help of Canterbury League Club, Revesby Workers Club and Campsie RSL Club, we are able to help place 24/7 accessible AEDs in the community.  We are looking for people to become AED Hosts in their community to place an AED either:
 

1. On the outside of their home and have it accessible to their neighbours in the event of a cardiac arrest event; OR
 

2. On the outside of their business or community organisation's premises so it can be accessed by the community. 

We will assess each application for an AED package on its merits, but will award them to each individual or organisation based on the following criteria:
 

1. Are you a resident in the Canterbury LGA or a representative of a not for profit entity or charitable organisation? (Preference will be given to NFP's rather than commercial entities, but commercial entities will not be excluded from applying - their application will still be assessed against all other criteria).
    

2. Will the AED be installed in a location where it can be accessed by any member of the community on a 24/7 basis? (This is on the proviso that you have permission from the owner of the building or landlord to install the AED, as well as from any body corporate or Council if applicable).
    

3. How many people will the AED serve?  That is, how many people will have access to it over a 12-month period.
    

4. Can you nominate someone who will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the AED, including regular monthly inspections and replacing the pads and battery prior to the expiry date?  The cost of the replacement components every 4 years or when used, may be eligible under future ClubGRANT applications.

Once you are successful in your application to receive an AED package, you or your organisation will take on the ownership of the AED, and the ongoing maintenance responsibilities - a simple visual inspection of the AED each month, plus changing of the battery and pad pack after the AED is used, or else every 4 years.

If you can meet the above criteria and are happy to accept the terms and conditions of ownership and ongoing maintenance, then your application will be viewed as favourable.  There is no guarantee that even if you meet the above criteria that any application will be successful.

 

To apply for the AED and have your application reviewed, you will need to agree to terms and conditions of acceptance of the AED contained in the form below.