The Tarragal Glen Retirement Village Residents’ Committee has been successful in receiving $16,200 through the Federal Labor Government’s Stronger Communities Programme to purchase six Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs).

The six AEDs have been strategically installed in several locations across the village with one also being installed in the village bus.

The AEDs are in-cased in an all-weather cabinet that is easily accessible by the local village residents.

The Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) provides grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 to community organisations and local governments for infrastructure projects that deliver social benefits for local communities.

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP:

“I would like to commend the Tarragal Glen Residents’ Committee on its work procuring and installing several Automatic External Defibrillators or AEDs on site to assist residents respond quickly in emergency situations.

“An AED is a portable medical device that can save the life of someone in cardiac arrest by delivering an electrical shock to the heart. Anyone can use an AED because it analyses the heart's rhythm and provides voice or visual prompts to guide the user through the process, even if they have no prior training. 

“I wholeheartedly thank chairman Mr Peter Speers on his tireless efforts, and contributions to making our community safer by his involvement with securing these devices.

“My thanks also go to Committee Member Jim Skene on his support for this project, as well as the wider residents’ committee.”

Quotes attributable to Tarragal Glen Retirement Village Residents’ Committee Chairman, Mr Peter Speers:

“As Chairman of the Tarragal Glen Residents Committee, I, together with Committee member Jim Skene, prepared the grant application and have managed the project’s implementation following receipt of the $16,200 grant.

“We also purchased an additional defibrillator from our committee funds.

“These units provide enhanced access to our 500 residents should cardiac incidents occur.

“I am now providing interested residents with an e-module to help them understand the use of these units.

“I have arranged for one of our residents, Dr John Anderson, a retired GP, to run a group familiarisation session for residents next month.

“In summary, we are very grateful for the support Dr Reid has provided in helping us secure this grant and implement this important project.

“We have now achieved our project objective of enhancing public safety and health outcomes in the village by ensuring readiness for emergencies, providing life-saving support during cardiac incidents and fostering a safer community environment.”

The Tarragal Glen Retirement Village is located at 110 Karalta Road, Erina, NSW 2250.

For more information about the Stronger Communities Programme visit: Stronger Communities Programme | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts

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