Carwoola HeartHelp

Helping Our Community Save Lives

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​​Introduction

HeartHelp Carwoola is a community initiative to improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest in our area.

The program brings together:

• Publicly accessible defibrillators (AEDs)

• Community CPR training

• Volunteer responders through the GoodSAM app​

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Because Carwoola is a rural community, ambulance response times can vary. When cardiac arrest occurs, the people nearby are often the first to help.

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By learning CPR, knowing where our AEDs are located, and joining GoodSAM, local residents can make a life-saving difference.

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What is Cardiac Arrest?

Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating effectively.

Without treatment:

• brain damage begins within 4–6 minutes

• survival decreases 10% every minute

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Early CPR and a defibrillator can dramatically improve survival.

 

How HeartHelp Works

HeartHelp Carwoola focuses on three things:

1. Community AEDs: Defibrillators are installed at key locations across Carwoola.

2. CPR Training: Local residents are offered CPR training so more people know what to do in an emergency.

3. Volunteer Responders: Residents can register with the NSW Ambulance GoodSAM app to be alerted if someone nearby needs help.

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How You Can Help

You can help make Carwoola a safer place by:

• Learning CPR

• Joining NSW Ambulance GoodSAM

• Knowing where your nearest AED is located

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AED Locations: CLICK HERE

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HeartHelp Partners

HeartHelp Carwoola has been made possible through the support of our community and partner organisations listed here.