Heart Foundation
Every year, more than 32,000 people in Australia experience a cardiac arrest outside hospital and only around 10% survive. During a cardiac arrest, a person will be unresponsive and not breathing (or not breathing normally) and it can happen to anyone, at any time. But your quick action can give someone the best chance of survival. If a bystander uses an automated external defibrillator (AED), and CPR in the first 3-5 minutes the survival rate can increase to 60-70%. An AED is a portable electronic device that detects lifethreatening abnormal heart rhythms. AEDs are deliberately designed to be easy to use (even with no training) and safe for both the user and the patient. They will only deliver a shock if it is necessary and will not shock someone with a normal heartbeat. This means anyone can use an AED and the device will talk you through the steps you need to take: just turn it on and follow the prompts. October is a powerful reminder that saving a life can be shockingly simple.
Learn more and share the message: heartfoundation.org.au/shockingly-simple
Proud Partners in Health
Through our Ritchies Community Benefit Program, we’ve proudly donated $ 257,439.90 to Heart Foundation Vic to support vital heart health education and initiatives. This partnership with Heart Week is another step in our mission to make a meaningful impact where it matters most—right in the heart of our local communities.
Together, We’re Making a Difference
By raising awareness and supporting preventative action, we can help reduce the number of lives impacted by heart disease and work towards a healthier future for all Australians.
We’re proud to be standing with Heart Week to help make heart health achievable for everyone by 2050.
