Steph Cooke MP with Mr Geoff Baker AM and Mrs Ruth Baker from Cowra Masonic Hall Lodge.
Seven local community clubs and organisations across the Cootamundra electorate have been awarded funding through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program to purchase life-saving defibrillators.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program is a significant step toward improving public health and safety.
“This is a game-changer for our community, having access to an AED can make the difference between life and death,” Ms Cooke said.
“By equipping our clubs and groups with this vital tool, we are not only enhancing their emergency preparedness but also fostering a sense of responsibility and care within our communities,” she said.
This initiative aims to ensure that more individuals have access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), which can dramatically increase the chances of survival in cases of sudden cardiac arrest.
AEDs are portable devices that can diagnose life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heart rhythm. The availability of AEDs in public spaces has been proven to significantly improve the outcomes for individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
“The response time in an emergency is crucial,” Ms Cooke said. “The more AEDs we have accessible in our community, the better the chance of a positive outcome for someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest,” she said.
The recipients across the Cootamundra electorate include:
• Young Touch Association Inc
• West Wyalong Bowling and Recreation Club
• Temora Gliding Club
• Cowra Masonic Hall Ltd
• Bectric Recreation Reserve Trust
• Narrandera Amateur Swimming & Life Saving Club Inc
• Cootamundra Town Tennis Club
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