Sporting groups encouraged to get defibrillators
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch is encouraging local sporting groups to apply for a grant to buy a defibrillator.
The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program provides grants up to $3000 to eligible sporting organisations towards the purchase of automated external defibrillators, she said.
"The NSW Government wants to ensure that people participating in sport in the most disadvantaged areas have access to this life-saving equipment, so they are equipped to respond to life-threatening emergencies."
She said: "With more and more people of all ages participating in sport and active recreation, it's vital our local sporting organisations are equipped to respond to life-threatening emergencies.
"Access to defibrillators can mean the difference between life and death in a medical emergency.
"The program supports sports to install this equipment at local sports facilities, enabling them to respond in the worst-case scenario."
The program is available to sport and recreation clubs, associations and organisations as well as councils and service clubs in the Gosford electorate.
Applications close on February 24.
Further information is available online at https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/local-sport-defibrillator-grant-program.
SOURCE:
Media release, 7 Dec 2023
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford