Ensure the Safety of Your Public Space with an Onsite Defibrillator
AED Authority is proud to have donated a defibrillator to the Royal Hotel in Grong Grong, NSW
At AED Authority, we are dedicated to improving the survival rate of sudden cardiac arrest victims across Australia. Our mission is to empower public spaces and communities to be prepared for emergencies, enabling ordinary people to save lives. We are proud to support initiatives that positively impact society by providing essential life-saving defibrillators.
“A defibrillator, also known as a defib or AED, can save a life during a cardiac arrest by resetting the heart rhythm. A defib is the only way to do this. CPR alone is not enough.” – Grant Thompson, AED Authority.
When Brian Evans, hotelier of the Royal Hotel in Grong Grong, suffered a cardiac arrest at his previous Victorian pub, it was the quick-thinking actions of bystanders and the availability of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that saved his life.
At 57, Brian felt under the weather, thinking he had just ‘a bit of a cold.’ However, within moments, he collapsed with no pulse. Thankfully, his partner Leanne and patrons quickly acted, delivering three shocks using the pub’s onsite AED. This immediate response restored his heartbeat before paramedics arrived. Brian was later airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital and, after five days, was able to return home.
“While Brian’s story had a happy ending, the reality is that over 30,000 Australians die from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests every year, with one death occurring every 16 minutes,” says Grant Thompson from AED Authority.
“Immediate treatment is critical, but ambulance response times are often too slow. A defibrillator, or AED, is the only way to reset the heart during a cardiac arrest. CPR alone won’t suffice.”
Recently, Thompson and Shane Hawkinson from AED Authority presented Brian Evans with a defibrillator at his new pub, the Royal Hotel in Grong Grong, as part of their Forward Hearts program.
“Having an AED in your pub just makes sense,” Thompson added. “These devices are simple to use, require no medical training, and are fully automatic. They even perform the shock delivery for you if needed.”
No regular maintenance, servicing, or calibration is required—just a simple visual check.
“Having one of these life-saving devices in your pub, bar, or hotel means you could potentially save the life of a loved one, mate, or patron.”
Don’t wait until it’s too late—equip your space with an AED today and be prepared for any emergency. AED Authority is here to help you choose the right defibrillator and provide ongoing support.
Importance of AEDs in Communities
Each year, over 30,000 Australians experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). There are still many misconceptions about what SCA is, how it happens and what to do. Having accessible AEDs in communities is crucial for increasing survival rates and saving lives.
How You Can Help
We encourage everyone to learn more about this life-threatening condition and how we can work together to save lives. Chat with an AED expert on 1300 233 123 or contact us online to learn more. It really is as easy as 123!
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