Northern Health and Pacific Epping are continuing their long-standing partnership in support of the global life-saving initiative Restart a Heart Day and Ambulance Victoria’s Shocktober campaign.
The organisations will host a Restart a Heart Day event on Thursday 16 October in an aim to provide the public with hands-on training in CPR and AED use through a controlled, non-emergency setting for participants to develop critical life-saving skills.
Ambulance Victoria regional and clinical operations acting director James Tehan encouraged locals to learn CPR, how to use an AED, and know where their closest defibrillator is located.
“CPR and defibrillation are critical. Every day, around 21 Victorians suffer from a medical emergency but only one in 10 survive. For every minute CPR is delayed, survival decreases by 10 per cent,” he said.
Pacific Epping centre manager Adam Phillips said the shopping centre was dedicated to community safety in response to emergency situations around the area.
“At Pacific Epping, we want everyone to know where AEDs are, how to use them, and feel confident to act quickly, because those first few minutes can save lives,” Mr Phillips said.
Community members are encouraged to attend the event on Thursday 16 October between 10am and 3pm to practice hands-on skills, learn the importance of immediate response in emergencies and gain confidence in using CPR and AEDs effectively.
