Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Locations
An AED is a portable device that is used to diagnose and treat ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT). The AED works by sending a shock through a person’s chest to stop these life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. This allows the heart to re-establish a sustainable pulse. AED’s are designed for both the general public as well as trained first responders.
AED Availability Saves Lives
Immediate CPR and defibrillation within 3-5 minutes gives a person the best chance of survival. The chances of survival decrease by nearly 50% if a person in cardiac arrest is not defibrillated within 5 minutes. The chances of survival decrease another 7% each additional minute without defibrillation. Many places around our Council area now have AED’s available - refer to the list below. So when seconds matter, having an AED readily available is the fastest way to provide life-saving treatment before Emergency Services take over. Use the AED whenever a person is unresponsive and has no signs of circulation. The AED will determine if VF or VT is present. If no shockable rhythm is present, the AED will monitor the person to see if VF or VT develop. However, remember in the first instance, ring 000 and then complete the DRABC review.
AED Locations
All AED's are easily located on the "My Local Services" app under 'Near me':
(Note: Those AED' s marked with an * are not Council owned or maintained)
| LOCATION | STREET ADDRESS | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|---|
| Quorn Bowling Club | Railway Terrace, Quorn | 24hr access |
| Quorn Swimming Pool | Silo Road, Quorn | Limited/seasonal access |
| *Quorn Caravan Park | Silo Road, Quorn | Limited access |
| Quorn Community Hall and Oval | Park Terrace, Quorn | 24hr access |
| Council Administration Office | 1 Seventh Street, Quorn | 24hr access |
| Quorn Council Works Depot | 26 Railway Terrace, Quorn | Limited/office hour access |
| Quorn Golf Club | East Terrace, Quorn | 24hr access |
| Quorn Jockey Club | Kingswood Bore Road, Quorn | 24hr access |
| Quorn Lions Club | Railway Terrace, Quorn | 24hr access |
| Quorn Men's Shed | 8 Seventh Street, Quorn | 24hr access |
| Quorn Pioneer Machinery Society | Arden Vale Road, Quorn | 24hr access |
| *Quorn Area School | West Terrace, Quorn | Limited access |
| *Quorn Memorial Hospital | Hospital Road, Quorn | Limited access |
| *Quorn Medical Practice | Hospital Road, Quorn | Limited access |
| Quorn Railway Station / Visitor Information Centre | Railway Terrace, Quorn | Limited/office hour access |
| Quorn Stockyard Arena | Silo Road, Quorn | 24hr access |
| *Transcontinental Hotel | 16 Railway Terrace, Quorn | 24hr access |
| Hawker Institute | Elder Terrace, Hawker | 24hr access |
| Hawker General Store | Cradock Road, Hawker | 24hr access |
| *Hawker Area School | Chace View Terrace, Hawker | Limited access |
| *Hawker Hotel Motel | Elder Terrace, Hawker | 24hr access |
| Hawker Racing Club | Jarvis Hill Road, Hawker | 24hr access |
| Hawker Community Sports and Recreation Centre | Cradock Road, Hawker | 24hr access |
| *Hawker Caravan Park | Chace View Terrace, Hawker | Limited access |
| Hawker Swimming Pool / Hawker Community Gym | Cradock Road, Hawker | Limited/seasonal access |
| Hawker Council Depot | 42 Cradock Road, Hawker | Limited/office hour access |
Notes
- The AED explains what to do once turned on. Anyone can use an AED, if you can follow voice prompts given by the device.
- The AED will not shock anyone by accident. You cannot hurt someone by attaching the AED if they have a pulse.
- Remember in the first instance, ring 000 and then complete the DRABC review.