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Members of the BENDIGO Amateur Radio and Electronics Club were delighted to receive their new defibrillator recently donated by the Association of Paramedical Students of La Trobe University. After raising money for the machine in 2019, the LASPA group appealed to see if any organizations in Bendigo needed the rescue equipment. “Traditionally the group has always been more of a social club, but I just thought we could do more and better with our position on campus and for the community,” said former LASPA president Matilda Henley-Johnstone. More news: schools will have rapid antigen tests soon, shorter isolation periods “So I made it my mission to fundraise as a club and donate a defibrillator to a local community group. “We said the group had to be some distance from the city, because it would give you less access to this type of health care and to a certain demographic group in order to request the defibration device,” he said. she said. “I approached the Bendigo Volunteer Resource Center and they were able to advertise the whole initiative for me and we had a number of applicants come from there.” Once the Bendigo Amateur Radio and Electronics Club had was chosen as the beneficiary, club members began fundraising through Cadbury Chocolate Boxes and were able to raise over $ 2,000. LASPA representatives then presented a session on CPR and defibrillation to members of the club. lub, to give them the skills and knowledge to use their new defibrillator if needed in the future. Other Stories: BAREC President Neil Patton said the entire club was grateful for the donation and the time spent teaching members. “BAREC is extremely grateful to LASPA and for its generous support,” he said. “The arrival of the defibrillator responds to aspects of our strategic plan and it will serve BAREC members and visitors to Bendigo East Hall.” More News: Paramedics in Bendigo are making changes to meet growing demand for COVID-19, Ms Henley-Johnstone said for her and other LASPA members to be able to provide this education and equipment was all important. “Although the availability of AEDs in the city is increasing, we know that as soon as someone can benefit from this life-saving cardiac arrest procedure, the better,” she said. “We want as many clubs and organizations as possible to have access to these defibrators.” Our reporters work hard to provide local and up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can access our trusted content:

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LASPA representatives Matilda Henley-Johnstone and Zoe Biggs present the defibrillator to BAREC President Neil Patton. Image: SUPPLIED

Members of the BENDIGO Amateur Radio and Electronics Club were delighted to receive their new defibrillator recently donated by the Association of Paramedical Students of La Trobe University.

After raising money for the machine in 2019, the LASPA group appealed to see if any organizations in Bendigo needed the rescue equipment.

“Traditionally the group has always been more of a social club, but I just thought we could do more and better with our position on campus and for the community,” said former LASPA president Matilda Henley-Johnstone.

“So I made it my mission to fundraise as a club and donate a defibrillator to a local community group.

Ms Henley-Johnstone said there were certain criteria around who could apply.

“We said the group had to be some distance from the city as it would give you less access to that kind of health care and a certain demographics in order to request the defibration device,” she said. .

Members of the BAREC club practicing CPR. Image: SUPPLIED

“I approached the Bendigo Volunteer Resource Center and they were able to advertise the whole initiative for me and we had a number of applicants coming from there.”

Once the Bendigo Amateur Radio and Electronics Club was chosen as the recipient, club members began raising funds through Cadbury Chocolate Boxes and were able to raise over $ 2,000.

LASPA representatives then presented a session on CPR and defibrillation to club members, to equip them with the skills and knowledge to use their new defibrillator if needed in the future.

BAREC President Neil Patton said the entire club was grateful for the donation and the time spent in training members.

“BAREC is extremely grateful to LASPA and for its generous support,” he said.

“The arrival of the defibrillator responds to aspects of our strategic plan and it will serve BAREC members and visitors to Bendigo East Hall.”

Ms Henley-Johnstone said that for her and the other members of LASPA, being able to provide this education and equipment was of the utmost importance.

“Although the availability of AEDs in the city is increasing, we know that as soon as someone can benefit from this life-saving cardiac arrest procedure, the better,” she said.

“We want as many clubs and organizations as possible to have access to these defibrators.”

Our reporters work hard to provide local and up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can access our trusted content: