From 1 June 2025, Heart of the Nation will become a flagship program within the Heart Foundation, ensuring the continuation and expansion of the life-saving legacy we’ve built together.
This move reflects a shared commitment to improving survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest across Australia. The Heart Foundation’s Health for Every Heart: A Vision for 2050 identified cardiac arrest as a critical area in need of national attention. With our proven impact in this space, Heart of the Nation is a natural fit to help lead this work.
We’ve proudly worked alongside the Heart Foundation since 2023 to raise awareness about the importance of bystander CPR and AED accessibility. This next step allows us to scale that impact, reaching more people and communities across the country through the Heart Foundation’s national footprint, clinical expertise, and strong community networks.
What This Means for You
Heart of the Nation will no longer operate as a standalone organisation after 1 June 2025. As we transition into the Heart Foundation:
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All existing programs, partnerships, and initiatives will be reviewed to ensure alignment with the Foundation’s long-term vision.
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Our community-based work will continue, including CPR education, awareness campaigns, and collaborative outreach.
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AED supply arrangements are currently under review. The Heart Foundation will not be selling AEDs directly. The approach to how AEDs are represented or recommended is still being considered. We will update this page as soon as those details are finalised.
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Greg Page will continue to play an important role, becoming an ambassador for the Heart Foundation and supporting public education and advocacy.
"I am incredibly proud of what Heart of the Nation has achieved over the past five years, from raising awareness of AEDs to helping build bystander confidence across communities. It has been a true team effort. I’m delighted that our shared mission will continue as we integrate with the Heart Foundation, and my team and I remain as committed as ever to improving survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest in Australia."
- Greg Page, Founder and CEO, Heart of the Nation
Our Commitment Remains the Same
While our structure is changing, our mission remains: to improve survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest by increasing awareness, preparedness, and access to life-saving tools and education.
By combining forces, Heart of the Nation and the Heart Foundation can pool our resources, experience, and networks to create a stronger, united effort—with a bold national target of increasing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates from 10% to 30%.
"What Greg and the Heart of the Nation team has achieved in a short 5 years is exceptional. We are so proud to start this new era with them, building on that legacy and continuing the important work of improving survival rates from cardiac arrest across the country".
- David Lloyd, Heart Foundation CEO
Where to Go
We want to make sure our customers get as much support as possible during this transition. Below is information on who you should contact regarding our initiatives and programs.
AED Quotes & Maintenance
If you have a:
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Philips HS1 or FRx: Contact AED Authority or Defibrillators Australia
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For DefibTech Lifeline or Lifeline View: Contact Defibrillators Australia
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Zoll AED Plus or AED 3: Contact AED Authority or Defibrillators Australia
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For Stryker HeartSine 350P, 360P or 500P or LifePak: Contact Aero Health, AED Authority, Defibrillators Australia or New Sunrise
Stay Informed
We will continue to update this page as further details become available. If you have specific questions or would like to stay connected during the transition, please subscribe for updates below.
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