(June 2025 Update) Valla Beach Community Defibrillators
June 2025
The last Valla Beach Community Market was the starting point for our fundraising campaign to raise $3,000 to replace the seven defibrillator batteries at the end of 2026. The Tombola stall raised over $300, and the VBCA was kind enough to donate the gate takings to the cause, so this is a terrific result towards our end goal.
We were also successful in securing a $500 Nambucca Valley Council Grant, a $500 clubGRANT from Urunga Bowling Club as
well as sponsorship from DWP Plumbing of $150. This means that we are on track to keep our accessible defibrillators in top working order for the next four years. Thank you to everyone for their generosity and support of this important project for the Valla Beach community and also to everyone who donated goods for the tombola stall. Some of these funds will go towards maintaining the cabinets and stands that house the AEDs, as our sea air has caused some corrosion.
A High Tea was also held on Sunday 25th May 2025 and all monies raised will go towards the battery fund.
The last Valla Beach Community Market was the starting point for our fundraising campaign to raise $3,000 to replace the seven defibrillator batteries at the end of 2026. The Tombola stall raised over $300, and the VBCA was kind enough to donate the gate takings to the cause, so this is a terrific result towards our end goal.
We were also successful in securing a $500 Nambucca Valley Council Grant, a $500 clubGRANT from Urunga Bowling Club as
well as sponsorship from DWP Plumbing of $150. This means that we are on track to keep our accessible defibrillators in top working order for the next four years. Thank you to everyone for their generosity and support of this important project for the Valla Beach community and also to everyone who donated goods for the tombola stall. Some of these funds will go towards maintaining the cabinets and stands that house the AEDs, as our sea air has caused some corrosion.
A High Tea was also held on Sunday 25th May 2025 and all monies raised will go towards the battery fund.
January 2025
We need to start raising funds for replacement batteries for the A.E.D all seven that are in place and are checked monthly.
We hope to run a CPR and defribrillator session early April 2025, look out for dates and information in the next copy of Valla views.
We need to start raising funds for replacement batteries for the A.E.D all seven that are in place and are checked monthly.
We hope to run a CPR and defribrillator session early April 2025, look out for dates and information in the next copy of Valla views.
For even more information please contact Pat Greenwood on 6569 5323 or email her trishgw@hotmail.com or via our contact page.
If you ever find a problem or use the defribrillators, please contact Pat Greenwood.
If you ever find a problem or use the defribrillators, please contact Pat Greenwood.
Feburary 2023
A milestone for the Valla Beach Defib project was met on Sunday 12th February 2023 at the Valla Beach Hall. Having installed all seven AEDs in the community over January, a launch and talk by a visiting paramedic was held to educate residents about the defibrillators. Two informative training sessions were held and were very well attended by over 80 local residents. The subjects covered included when to use an AED, how to use it and what to do in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest.
The official launch of the project was attended by various local dignitaries and sponsors. The RFS and ambulance service were also represented as well as surf lifesaving and the fire brigade. Each defibrillator now has a “minder” who is responsible for monthly checks and tests and a report is sent to the Defib Project in Sydney. As part of the ongoing facilitation of the project, each residence will receive an information pack with a magnetised map of the locations of the defibs. For more information please contact Pat Greenwood on 6569 5323 or Julie Collins on 0414 707 575.
See also - www.newsofthearea.com.au/valla-beach-community-defib-project
