DEFIB for LIFE
Travis Downey gave an update on the progress of the Defib for Life project in wagga.
He noted there are 30,000 cardiac related deaths per year, with 1 in 500 undiagnosed.
The main objectives of the project were to
1. Raise awareness of the problem and what Defibrillators can do to save lives.
2. To increase the number of defibrillators in the community.
A media kit was created with brochures, website, facebook page and media release to promote the use
of defibrillators in the community.
Letters were sent to all sporting clubs in Wagga and an Email campaign was targeted at all local businesses.
From the promotional activity there where 13 requestes throught the Star FM radio competition and an additional 28 rquestes for
funding support to purchase a defib unit.
In total at the end of the project there are now 14 Defibrillators in the community and the local area.
Whats Next?
The committee is looking at accessing extra funding support for the purchase of additional units to help unsuccessful applicants
acquire a Defib unit., both from Sponsors support such as Beyond Bank and Government grants.
Travis Thanked his committee for completing a successful launch of Defib for Life in Wagga