Pay-it-forward Award Promotion^ for Shocktober – Adopt-A-Defib’s thanks to you if your recommendation to a business, club or school across Australia results in successful purchase-placement of our affordable, not-for-profit Defib packages. 

$50.00 plus + 2 x small lightweight plastic first aid kits with a selection of useful items needed for very minor injuries. Small and compact, it fits conveniently into bags and cases to have on hand every day for personal use. TGA Approved.

Plus + 1 x CPR keyring face mask. The pouch can easily fit in pockets, first aid kits, wallets, handbags and on keyrings. Provides protection to the user during CPR. Pink for the ladies ¦ black for the guys.

Please share and help us to create AED awareness and receive this pay-it-forward incentive award in recognition for being part of a successful placement. Adopt a proactive approach rather than reactive to save lives.

All our AED packages include; leading brand HeartSine Defibrillator with steel wall cabinet, children pads, wall signage, prep kit + more; for full details and costs please visit www.adoptadefib.org

Remember to supply your name and email address to the business,club or school so we know who to contact if your recommendation results in a successful placement.

^Adopt-A-Defib is a not-for-profit initiative supporting businesses, clubs and schools by making public access Defibrillators affordable,clearly visible and easily accessible for an all inclusive price. Servicing only Australia with the focus of deploying lifesaving Automated External Defibrillators throughout our communities. Therefore thank you for your understanding to the following conditions regarding our Shocktober promotion:

© Shocktober offer available until promotion stocks last.

© $50 payment made by EFT to nominated Australian bank account.

© Shipping of promotional items within Australia only.

© Promotion available within Australia awarded only on the business, club or school’s receipt & satisfaction of the Adopt-A-Defib AED package and not before.

© Apologies but offer is not in conjunction with the NSW Office of Sport Defib Grant Program.

© Name and email address must be supplied to Adopt-A-Defib by business, club or school of the person making AED recommendation.

© Only 1 promo offer per successful recommendation.

I was delighted as an Authorised Distributor to supply Surf Life Saving Australian Events Safety Services Rescue Bandage TQ for their new ‘Trauma Kits’

Rescue Bandage TQ Inflatable Tourniquet is a unique lifesaving device, easy to use and highly effective – when time counts – Stop the Bleed.

The Trauma kit’s ‘centrepiece’ Rescue Bandage Inflatable Tourniquet is 100% Waterproof - Quickest Deployment Time – Portable – Durable.

Its compact design is perfect for 4×4, Boating, Mining, ATV,Construction and Outdoor Recreation – every First Aid kit needs the Rescue Bandage!

Wish to know more? http://bit.ly/2q6Hl6F

NSW SPORT DEFIBRILLATOR GRANT PROGRAM: Adopt-A-Defib’s dedicated webpage provides details about our great value AED package inclusions. For further details please visit Adopt-A-Defib's dedicated website page https://www.adoptadefib.org/products/approved-nsw-government-aed-service-provider/ 

This program provides sporting clubs across NSW the opportunity to acquire an affordable Automated External Defibrillator (AED) package including a face-to-face familiarisation session or choose an accredited course for the same price.

Eligible clubs such as incorporated, not-for-profit grassroots sports clubs in NSW can select Allens Training RTO 90909 with Adopt-A-Defib from the panel of NSW Government Approved Providers to purchase an AED Packaged Service.

 - Free Courier Shipping across Australia with Insurance & Tracking

 - Adopt-A-Defib’s HeartSafe award for your Business, Club or School 

For further details please visit our dedicated website www.adoptadefib.org 

2 lives saved in just 2 weeks - Lives are being saved more and more often by AEDs across Australia, becoming commonplace enough that we don't always get to hear the good news. However we have heard reports that two lives were saved already this year by our HeartSine AEDs in different states of Australia at a Fitness Centre and a Shopping Centre - two places you would not want to be without an AED.

What a great way to start 2017! To celebrate and pay-it-forward, our HeartSine "Forward Hearts" program will donate an AED for each of the individuals who survived Sudden Cardiac Arrest to the charity or organisation of their choice.

We hope the year sees more being installed in similar venues throughout Australia, and that they continue to save lives whether we hear about them or not.

Adopt-A-Defib supporting businesses, clubs, schools and individuals to afford the cost of investing in a clearly visible, accessible Defibrillator www.adoptadefib.org

“Defibrillators and CPR increase survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Adopt-A-Defib is a lifesaving initiative offering more than just the placement of Defibrillators by promoting CPR training and educating on how important bystanders are to the survival of a casualty. Turning bystanders into first responders” 

- Associate Professor Dr Bob Wright, Director of Intensive Care & Resuscitation (ret.) St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney NSW.

Dr Wright is described as “the father of the modern NSW Ambulance” for his work with NSW Ambulance, developing protocols which not only formed the basis of today’s NSW Ambulance operations, but have been copied throughout the world.

BRAYDEN CPR MANIKIN (BLOOD CIRCULATION DISPLAY) – Training You First Aid are now supplying the first CPR Manikin ever to display visual flow of blood from the heart to the brain during CPR.

In a world first for CPR Manikins, Brayden has won the iF design award for the Medicine & Health category in 2016. The quality of design and effective function are widely recognised in this award.

It is widely acknowledged that with all first aid training, the most effective learning method is by using animated visual tools to assist in memory retention. Brayden assists in this way, showing the effective of compression depth and speed and their correlation to effective blood flow to the brain.

Are your staff ‘sharp and infectious waste’ safe - Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste 10340NAT is the only nationally recognised accredited training available in Australia offering a statement of attainment that can be delivered and assessed in as little as half a day face to face in a simulated environment. Statements of Attainments are valid for 3 years as per industry standard.

The purpose of this course is to ensure that all staff involved in the handling of sharps and infectious waste are aware of the requirement to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Target Audience: •Council Rangers, Parks and City Service•Domestic and Commercial Cleaners •Medical staff and First Aid Officers (remote areas e.g. mine sites) •Waste and recycling collection and processing staff•Transport & Rail Maintenance •Tow Truck Operators.

We come to you. For course content on 10340NAT - Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste, for your group booking please see http://www.trainingyoufirstaid.com.au/courses2.php

KEEP THE BLOOD PUMPIN - High-performance CPR has been described as a "pit crew" approach to sudden cardiac arrest. Like a professional racing team, each rescuer has a specialised role. High-performance CPR has been described as a choreographed dance where teamwork and communication are essential.

Anyone who has practiced on a CPR manikin for any length of time knows it is physically challenging. Most people cannot perform proper chest compressions for more than two minutes. Therefore it’s important to switch roles at short intervals.

Performing flawless CPR guidelines means trading places with other team members every few minutes. It is important that your team know how to quickly switch roles. Rotating chest compressors is essential to keeping the blood flowing. You need to practice timing and coordination to avoid interruptions in chest compressions.

Does you industry require accredited training for Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste - 10340NAT Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste is currently the only accredited, nationally recognised, stand-alone course offering a statement of attainment available in Australia that can be delivered and assessed in half a day in a simulated environment. Certificates are valid for 3 years as per industry standard.

Target Audience: •Council Rangers, Parks and City Service •Domestic and Commercial Cleaners •Medical staff and First Aid Officers (remote areas e.g. mine sites) •Waste and recycling collection and processing staff •Transport & Rail Maintenance •Tow Truck Operators.

NSW SCHOOLS TO GET DEFIBRILLATORS - This change of heart will stop deaths.

Adopt-A-Defib Initiative proudly supporting Schools across Australia. A non-profit, great value Defib package with steel wall cabinet, adult & children pads + more. Wish to know more? www.adoptadefib.org

The initiative package for your school includes:
• 1 HeartSine Samaritan® Defibrillator includes shock proof carry case IP 56 Dust and Water ratings and a 10 year warranty
• 1 HeartSine Samaritan® Defibrillator Adult Electrode & Battery PAD-Pak™
• 1 HeartSine Samaritan® Defibrillator Paediatric Electrode & Battery PAD-Pak™ for children under 8 years
• 1 Steel Wall Cabinet for HeartSine Samaritan® Defibrillator with AED approved signage
• 1 Prep Kit, contains items that may assist in preparation for defibrillation such as scissors to cut clothing
• Additional AED Wall Sign Sticker, Australian Resuscitation Council Recommended
• A3 HeartSine CPR & AED Wall Chart in gloss card
• FREE Courier shipping Australia wide
• FREE Electrode & Battery PAD-Pak™ replacement after genuine event
• Adopt-A-Defib Pay-it-Forward Donation; access to Forward Hearts® where a survivor may donate a FREE Defibrillator to the organisation of their choice (value “priceless”)

Wish to know more about our non-profit initiative which includes; Defibrillator with a 10 year warranty (highest in industry) in a shock proof carry case, a Steel Wall Cabinet, Adult & Paediatric Pads,Preparation Kit, Additional AED Wall Signage, free replacement Pad-Pak after genuine use (this is combined battery and pad), plus free courier shipping Australia wide www.adoptadefib.org

Supporting Businesses, Clubs & Schools. Saving Lives.

I have built a dedicated website for my Adopt-A-Defib initiative.

Adopt-A-Defib™ is a non-profit initiative supporting you to afford the cost of a Defibrillator for your local school, club, workplace or community building. We are committed to saving lives and making public access Defibrillators more readily available.

Thank you for visiting http://www.adoptadefib.org/

THINK SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST IS A HEART ATTACK? – that is like comparing apple and oranges. 

Too often, people use “sudden cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” interchangeably.

The truth could save your life or save the life of someone you love www.adoptadefib.org

Sudden Cardiac Arrest is one of Australia's biggest killers and effects people of ALL ages; without a Defibrillator and effective CPR there is less than a 5% chance of survival. Join the fight - fundraise, invest or share $2,190 for this non-profit package.

"Become a life-giver with the initiative that saves more than money” Adopt-A-Defib™

FREE battery/pad replacement for bona fida use. Through our Forward Hearts Program® we will donate a FREE Defibrillator to the charity or organisation of the survivors’ choice. GST exempt (shipping within Australia only but it's free). Wish to know more?

Read his incredible story on the Take Heart Australia’s blog http://bit.ly/2maMmKX

I was delighted when Take Heart Australia supported my non-profit initiative Adopt-A-Defib™ I‘m proud to be involved with their goals to make defibrillators widespread and accessible and to increase the number of citizens trained and willing to provide CPR.

John presenting the new AED to Northern Suburbs Rugby Club

EVERY school in Edinburgh to get defibrillators – Every high school in this UK city will be equipped with a life-saving defibrillator to ensure that thousands of teenagers never suffer this terrible fate - Sudden Cardiac Arrest - COME ON AUSTRALIA WE NEED TO DO MORE!

If your club / workplace / school does not have one then ask yourselves why not! Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the number one cause of death in Australia; without a defibrillator and effective CPR there is less than a 5% chance of survival. “Yes you can afford this AED”

You never know when you're going to need it and you never know who you're going to apply it to. Adopt-A-Defib™ it’s lifesaving pure and simple.

THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN.

THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN.

A Tiny Bit Decadent~ because everyone loves chocolate. Thank you to another small Australian business that supports our Adopt-A-Defib™ initiative and other Australian businesses.

They have been busy experimenting with some yummy flavours and quirky ideas; Along with Flavours of the Month - May for Mothers' Day, Dark Chocolate Lime Cups, Milk Chocolate Peach Cups and White Chocolate Passion Fruit Cups. They also had Dark Chocolate Kiwi Cups, Milk Chocolate Lavender Cups and White Chocolate Fig Cups.

Well done A Tiny Bit Decadent for your hard efforts from what started as a hobby some years ago and has now turned into a passion.

Please support us Adopt-A-Defib™ https://www.facebook.com/adoptadefib

And them A Tiny Bit Decadent http://www.atinybitdecadent.com.au/

Adopt-A-Defib™ non-profit initiative offers two complete package options:

$2,190 A HeartSine Fully Automatic Defibrillator with steel wall cabinet and all accessories

Or

$2,690 A HeartSine CPR Advisor Defibrillator with steel wall cabinet and all accessories

A pay-it-forward initiative

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – finding hands-on, practical based, advanced level, short courses for professional development can be challenging. The training in “Medical Care on Board Ship” at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney has proven to be very successful and not just for Seafarers. This course is based on the training of ambulance paramedics on shore that combines medical knowledge, practical skills and simulation training.

Participants complete a pre-course assignment by distance learning, with the face to face component being approximately 75 hours full time over two weeks. Much of the training consists of simulator exercises, at the Don Harrison Simulation Centre, St. Vincent’s Hospital, where participants are drilled in medical first aid emergency procedures for those that are hours away from help or days! In addition to the 75 hours participants are also placed on a 12 hour (day) shift with the NSW Ambulance Paramedics Service.

Therefore the focus is on critical cases. Learn topics such as Suturing techniques / Cannulation / Catheterisation / Administrating schedule drugs including schedule 8 / IV, IM, SC injection techniques / Care of dying or dead on board ship / Aspects of nursing – taking BP, BSL etc. / Role of Ships Medical Officer / ALS / Infection control and Aseptic techniques, just to name a few of the topics. The Simulation Centre at St Vincent’s Hospital is state of the art (see image).

Enjoy presentations by Industry leaders including St Vincent’s Hospital Trauma Director & Vascular Surgeon, Dr Tony Grabs.

The “Medical Care on Board Ship” qualification awarded is valid for 5 years and is approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The RTO is Maritime Studies of OTEN (Open Training and Education Network), part of TAFE NSW. The course is open to anyone requiring an AMSA approved Medical Care on Board Ship Certificate or persons interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills to manage a medical emergency in a remote location. The only prerequisite requirement is a current First Aid certificate as the course offers full training.

The course is naturally tailored for people who wish to be the master of a foreign going vessel to provide competency based training in emergency first aid and medical response in the shipboard environment. However whether you are a seafarer or not, it is beneficial if you are looking for something unique for your Professional Development. As a current Instructor on the course I undertook the full course myself and can highly recommended the diversity and practical aspects of the training – a great refresher.

Delivered full time in Sydney, offered triannually with the next date set for; 20th July – 30th July 2015 or choose; 6th October – 16th October 2015. The cost is $2,500.

Attached is the 'Medical Care on Board Ship Course' featured in the International Maritime Health Association newsletter. If you would like to find out further information, contact me and I will forward you the course coordinators details.