Locating defibrillators (AEDs) in Tasmania

• A defibrillator is a machine that can save someone's life.
• You can use it when someone has a sudden cardiac arrest.
• Cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops pumping.
• The defibrillator uses electricity to re-start the heart.
• The sooner you use a defibrillator, the person has a better chance to recover.

Why you might need a defibrillator

• When someone has a cardiac arrest, blood is no longer pumped around their body.
• Early access to a defibrillator is critical.
• It can save people’s lives.

The Early Access to Defibrillation program

• Many organisations own automatic external defibrillators.
• These are called ‘AEDs’.
• We work closely with these organisations.
• We register their AED with our ‘Early Access to Defibrillation' program.
• If a cardiac arrest occurs, we alert the owner of a nearby AED.
• They can quickly bring their AED to the patient.
• You do not need to have First Aid training to register or use your AED.
• You just have to turn it on.
• The machine tells you what to do in simple steps.
• You cannot harm the person by using an AED.
• You can help save their life.

How to register your AED with us

• Anyone with an AED can join our program.
• You can register online, call or email.
• We will provide you with a registration pack.
• There is no cost to register and participate in the program.
• The only cost is buying your AED.
• You will need to replace the AED batteries and pads when they expire.

Use our online form to register your AED.

Download our PDF form and email it to us to [email protected].

Call us on 1300 979 057.

What happens when we need your AED?

• If someone is in cardiac arrest, we may contact you.
• We will do this if your AED is within 10 minutes of the patient.
• We will send a text or voice message to you with incident location details.
• You can choose to take your AED to the location if it is safe.
• You do not have to respond if you receive a message.
• It is best to walk to the scene if you choose to take your AED to an incident.

How to find an AED

Click here for a map of Tasmania's AED locations