Defibrillators

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A defibrillator is a small portable device designed to deliver a controlled electrical shock to restart the heart's normal rhythm. Defibrillators must be used in conjunction with CPR.

The first step in dealing with any sudden cardiac arrest is to call 000 and commence CPR as soon as possible. 

Bellingen Shire Council maintain defibrillators at the following locations:

  • Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre, Bellingen - located on the vernada
  • Council Admin Building - 33 Hyde St, Bellingen
  • Raleigh Depot - Alex Pike Drive (only available during working hours)
  • Bellingen Memorial Hall - Located in the main lobby

There are a number of community maintained defibrillators at various locations across the Shire. Council encourages community groups and individuals to register their AED's on the Service register: Register your defibrillator here

AEDs are located in the following places:

  • Bellingen Pharmacy - behind the counter
  • Bellingen Golf Club
  • Bellingen Fitness, Raleigh
  • Bellingen Public School (only available in school hours)
  • Bellingen Showgrounds - BBQ Building on Eastern wall & Broadcast Box on Eastern wall.
  • Cascade Environmental Education Centre - 700 Briggsvale Rd.
  • Chrysalis Steiner School - Thora
  • Connell Park storage shed - Connell Park
  • Dorrigo Recreation Reserve
  • Urunga CWA Rooms - 35 Morgo St, Urunga (located in the kitchen)
  • Urunga Recreation Reserve 
  • Urunga Pharmacy
  • North Bellingen Childrens Centre
  • Orama Public School (only available in school hours)
  • Thora Hall - Thora Shop
  • Urunga Public School (only available in school hours)

If you are aware of a premises that has an AED but is not listed, please contact Council on 6655 7300 or email council@bellingen.nsw.gov.au and we will update accordingly.

 

 

 

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