Dr Jason Bendall, a passionate advocate for improved health outcomes on the Mid Coast, provided instruction to an attentive and enthusiastic gathering.

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A defibrillator is a device that uses electricity to restart the heart or shock it back into a normal rhythm.

Defibrillators can be used on people who need CPR, such as someone who has suffered a sudden cardiac arrest.

If you think someone is having a cardiac arrest, call triple 000, begin CPR, and use an AED as soon as possible.

As minutes are the difference between life and death, knowing where one is located in your local area is vital.

Dr Bendall emphasised in his presentation the importance of keeping a person alive until further assistance arrives.

“Some assistance is better than none,” said Dr Bendall.

“There’s a 60 to 70 percent chance of survival and a 90 percent chance of survival at large venues for action to be taken quickly.”

AEDs are usually found in public spaces and can be used by anyone.

They tell you exactly what to do through step by step instructions so it doesn’t matter if you don’t have medical training.

If in doubt ring 000 and an operator will instruct you on what to do.

Defibrillators located in the Bulahdelah area are at: BP Service Station (24h), Myall Shores Resort (24h), Post Office (24h), Chaser Retreat and during normal operational hours at Bulahdelah Soccer Club Shed, the CWA rooms, Men’s Shed, Bulahdelah RTC, Golf Club, Bowling Club, Bulahdelah Central School and St Joseph’s School and Busways.

The location of defibrillators can also be found using the Service NSW app.

The Bulahdelah Tennis Club would like to thank Dr Bendall, their sponsors and the community for supporting this service and keeping the community better informed.

By John SAHYOUN