AED Authority

29/08/2025

One of the highlights of the medical centre’s opening week came on Wednesday, when local teenager Thomas Hogben visited to drop off a housewarming gift: a new defibrillator.

The young Lions Club member raised more than $1500 to secure the heart-starting device for the centre, mostly by selling chocolates and leaving donation tins around the town.

Thomas’ “superhuman” fundraising effort could make the difference between life and death for a patient one day, said Wojtek Cichonski, a representative of the company which manufactured the AED.

Read more: https://www.murraybridge.news/mannums-medical-services-are-secure-at-new-clinic/

18/08/2025

❗❗ NEWS ❗❗

At AED Authority, we believe every community deserves a heart-safe future. That’s why we were proud to support young Thomas in his mission to make a difference. Thomas raised funds to help the Mannum Ambulance Service in South Australia secure a life-saving AED.

With a little help from us, his goal became a reality. A Lifepak CR2 defibrillator, an indoor cabinet, and signage—all of which Thomas personally handed over to the grateful team at Mannum Ambulance Service.

Stories like Thomas’s remind us of the power of everyday people taking action to save lives. Each year, over 30,000 Australians lose their lives to sudden cardiac arrest. Together, we can change this.

Want to learn more about the importance of AEDs? Call our team of experts on 1300 233 123.

16/05/2025

🏆 2024 Victorian Sport Awards 🏆

We’re thrilled to announce the AED Authority Team of the Year winner is the Victorian ISSF State Team - Target Pistol Shooting. Congratulations! 🎉

The Target Pistol Australia National Championships were contested in Brisbane in 2024, comprising 15 individual and team events with 420 entrants representing every state and territory. Victoria’s team of 14 men and women aged 18-58 and a Para-sports athlete collected three team match and three individual titles as well as all Individual Aggregate national titles (women, men and juniors). However, it was their consistent shooting across all matches, by the entire team, that saw Victoria win the overall Team Aggregate Championship and take home the Manton Shield 💪🎖

A big thank you to Vicsport and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for an unforgettable night celebrating Victorian sports. Congratulations to all the 2024 winners!

11/04/2025

CONGRATULATIONS!

We’re thrilled to announce all the outstanding finalists nominated for the AED Authority Team of the Year at the 2024 Victorian Sport Awards! 🏆

• Queen's Cup Crew - Rowing
• U18 Victorian Baseball Team - Baseball
• Victorian Intellectual Disability Team - Cricket
• Victorian ISSF State Team - Target Pistol Shooting

This prestigious award celebrates teams that have demonstrated excellence, unity, and exceptional performance throughout the year — both on and off the field. Each finalist has showcased remarkable teamwork, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of sporting success, making them true standouts in the Victorian sports community.

👏 A huge well done to each team for making it this far — your hard work, spirit, and achievements continue to inspire and uplift our sporting culture.

We can’t wait to celebrate the awards night on Wednesday 14 May, 2025, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Best of luck to all the finalists!

04/04/2025

ARE YOU PREPARED?

South Australia's Defibrillator Mandate. Read more: https://aedauthority.com.au/learning-hub/south-australia-defibrillator-mandate/

14/02/2025

14/02/2025

"Forget chocolates and roses—this Valentine’s Day, I got something truly heart-stopping… and heart-starting! ❤️⚡

This Valentine’s Day, give the gift that truly matters—a healthy heart! Whether it’s chocolates, roses, or a life-saving defibrillator, show your love by keeping hearts beating strong. 💖

Because nothing says “I love you” quite like being prepared for any heart-stopping moment! 😉

Happy hearts day!

"

15/10/2024

Do you know how to restart a heart?

Restart a Heart Day is a global initiative coordinated in Australia by the Ambulance Authorities to raise awareness and education about Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and defibrillators (AEDs).

We’re supporting the Restart A Heart movement and our expert team is ready to assist you in selecting and purchasing your defibrillator.

Make safety your top priority this month. AEDs save lives in an emergency, but only if you have one! Visit us to learn more. https://aedauthority.com.au/shocktober/

06/06/2024

A big thank you to Tenpin Bowling Australia for an incredible networking event at ZONE BOWLING in Clayton last week.

The enthusiasm and hospitality shown by the TBA and Zone Bowling teams were fantastic and was an absolute pleasure to share our knowledge about defibrillators with all the attendees.

The event was a perfect blend of professional networking and recreational fun and it was clear that a lot of effort went into ensuring everyone had a valuable and enjoyable time.

22/05/2024

One day left! Don’t miss out!

Come and visit AED Authority on stand N09 tomorrow at the Workplace Health & Safety Show.

With giveaways, freebies and demonstrations on our Lifepak and HeartSine defibs as well as Philips and ZOLL.

Register below for free to come and discuss with our AED experts the best defibrillator for your workplace.

https://whsshow.com.au/whats-on-melbourne

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Thursday 23rd May – 9am – 4pm
Stand

16/05/2024

AED Authority will be exhibiting at the Workplace Health & Safety Show next week.
Come and test our leading brands of AEDs while discussing with our experts how they can assist with selection and purchase of your workplace defib.

Register for FREE here -- > https://whsshow.com.au/whats-on-melbourne?utm_source=external&utm_medium=feathr&utm_campaign=vpmelb&utm_content=exhibitors&promocode=exhfthr

**Freebies and giveaways are also available!**

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre | MCEC
Wednesday 22nd – Thursday 23rd May
Stand

06/05/2024

SURVIVAL STORIES - Fast action and a defibrillator saved Brian's life.

We love sharing inspiring stories of survival. For example, Brian, a pub manager, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while at work.

Bystanders acted quickly and used CPR and an AED to help save his life. Tiana Daniels, an Ambulance Victoria (AV) team manager, praised the actions of the bystanders and emphasized the importance of time in sudden cardiac arrest cases. The patient's chances of survival increased by over 70% due to prompt action and defibrillation.
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AEDs save lives in an emergency, but only if you have one in your AHA Vic venue. Talk to the defibrillator experts on 1300 AED 123 (233 123).