Men's sheds defibrillator initiative
The Australian Government will ensure that all men’s sheds in Australia have access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
About the men’s sheds defibrillator initiative
The defibrillator initiative aims to ensure that every men’s shed in Australia has:
- easy access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- the training to use it
Why it is important
Men’s sheds are often standalone premises within the community. They may be located long distances away from the nearest hospital or medical help. Immediate access to a defibrillator could improve the chances of members surviving a heart attack.
Goals
The defibrillator initiative aims to ensure every men’s shed in Australia has easy access to an AED.
Meeting our goals
The initiative will provide $2 million to make sure every men’s shed in Australia has access to a defibrillator.
We surveyed men’s sheds to determine their need for an AED. We did this with help from the Australian Men’s Shed Association and state-based associations of Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.
Based on the survey results, we will source and distribute AEDs to men’s sheds that need them. We will also provide access to online training on how to use AEDs.
Men’s sheds that did not participate in the survey but need an AED can contact us.
Who we work with
We fund the initiative. Men’s sheds around the country will benefit from it.
Status
Distribution of AEDs to eligible sheds started in April 2020. We expect deliveries to be completed by 31 December 2020.
Contact
Men's sheds contact
Contact us for information about how we support men's sheds activities across Australia.