Earlier this year the Woodgate & District Residents Association commenced a project to purchase and install defibrillators throughout Woodgate for public access.
Existing defibs at the Community Hall, Woodgate Beach Club, Woodgate Beach Hotel and the Men’s Shed were only accessible when these venues are open.
Local community groups were invited to contribute with a financial donation of $2,000 each; the following groups made it possible to reach this goal by October.
- Woodgate Community Bus Inc.
- Woodgate Community Events
- Woodgate and District Residents Association Inc.
- Just Books
Defibrillators have been installed at the amenities block at Theodolite Creek and opposite Second Avenue as well as Banksia Park and Walkers Point. The unit at the hall, initially donated by the Woodgate Tennis Club, has been moved to an external wall at the front of the hall.
To operate any of these units in the case of an emergency simply open the cabinet, take the portable defibrillator to the patient and follow the verbal prompts. Remember to call Triple Zero (000).
All units have been registered with Queensland Ambulance Service so should an incident occur where a heart attack is suspected the operator will be able to direct you to the closest unit.