Lifesaving defibrillators installed across City of Casey facilities

The City of Casey, located in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, has installed new emergency defibrillators across public spaces frequented by older people.

The installation of the new defibrillators is just one of the 49 initiatives in Council's Living and Ageing Well Action Plan, which outlines the strategic direction for creating a more age-friendly Casey, to support the community to live and age well.

When undertaking its extensive engagement for the Action Plan, Council learned that many older people with underlying health issues were hesitant to seek connection and participate in various places or spaces due to uncertainty about emergency support.

This feedback significantly influenced the development of this initiative, with Council departments working together to identify spaces that were frequented by older people (or have the potential to), and not already supported with a defibrillator.

The new emergency defibrillators can be found at the following 10 locations:

• Arthur Wren Hall, Hampton Park (accessible inside)

• Bayview Reserve Car Park 1001 Steps, Narre Warren North (accessible outdoors, halfway)

• Casey Fields Regional Athletics Centre, Cranbourne East (accessible outdoors, under roofline stadium)

• Connected Library, Endeavour Hills, (accessible inside)

• Cranbourne Senior Citizen Centre, (accessible inside)

• Doveton Senior Citizen Centre, (accessible inside)

• Endeavour Hills Senior Citizen Centre, (accessible inside)

• Hallam Senior Citizen Centre, (accessible inside)

• Marriot Waters Family and Community Centre, Lyndhurst (accessible inside)

• Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick (accessible outdoors, café)

City of Casey Mayor Stefan Koomen said this initiative is all about making sure people feel safe in our community noting “we know defibrillators save lives, and having them in well-attended public spaces ensures that help is always close by.

“By installing these defibrillators, we are taking a proactive step to protect our residents. It's not just about the equipment; it's about giving people the confidence to participate in community activities, knowing that emergency support is readily available.”

For more information on Council’s Living and Ageing Well Action Plan