Making it easy for cricket clubs to community fundraise and obtain life saving AEDs!
Cricket Australia is working with Heart of the Nation to make it easy for every cricket team and indoor centre in Australia to have access to an AED.
Quick access to an AED is critical to improving the rates of survival for Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
Every donation will make a difference, find your club or indoor centre below!
“Australia’s professional cricketers all got their start at the grassroots, and continue to invest back into the game to keep it strong throughout Australia. We’re proud to support the Community Heart Programme through the Grassroots Cricket Fund by supporting those cricket clubs wishing to sign up for the Programme and install this lifesaving equipment.”
Todd Greenberg
CEO – Australian Cricketers’ Association
The Community Heart Program is proud to announce the support of the Grassroots Cricket Fund, in ensuring that local clubs and indoor cricket centres are able to more easily access funds to support the purchase of AED's.
The Grassroots Cricket Fund provides the opportunity for clubs and indoor centres to access funding that can be utilised for purchasing cricket equipment, building capability amongst volunteers and assisting with providing fantastic experiences for new players.
To find out how your club or centre can apply for funding, please visit the Grassroots Cricket Fund website www.grassrootscricketfund.com.au.
“I never knew anything about AED’s until I had a cardiac arrest and needed one to save my life. Please, take advantage of this opportunity to get an AED for your club or team so that if you or a team mate need it, you can have the chance to save a life”.
Greg Page
Original Yellow Wiggle | Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor
Heart of the Nation is proud to be working alongside Cricket Australia and medical technology company, Stryker, to help promote the need for AED’s in community cricket. Heart of the Nation is a charitable initiative founded by Greg Page, the original Yellow Wiggle, after he was incredibly fortunate to survive a sudden cardiac arrest thanks to bystander CPR and the availability of an AED at the venue where The Wiggles were performing.
Heart of the Nation’s purpose is to promote the Chain of Survival and those who play their part in it, so if your team takes up this opportunity to obtain an AED, we would love to recognise YOUR team as a team at the Heart of the Nation in the fight against sudden cardiac death.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a major cause of death in Australia and New Zealand
Each AED package will include:
- 1 x 360P HeartSine Defibrillator
- 1 x AED Resus Pack – Red Pouch containing Scissors, Razor, Wipes, Gloves and CPR Mask
- 1 x Waterproof Carry Case
- AED Awareness Video
- 1 x DRSABCD/AED Chart
Support
Please contact the team at Cricket Australia with any questions regarding the Community Heart Program at mycricketsupport@cricket.com.au.
If you have any questions about your fundraising page or donation form, please contact JustGiving at help@justgiving.com.
Club Resources
To assist your club in raising funds, we have provided some fundraising ideas in the Fundraising toolkit below.
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Frequently asked questions
We have tried to answer all of your commonly asked questions in the FAQ. However, if you can’t find the information you’re looking for please contact the team at Cricket Australia mycricketsupport@cricket.com.au
Why does my cricket club or team need an AED?
It is the goal of this program to achieve AED's at every match that is played, so that we can ensure that everyone playing in, as well as attending, the game have the best chance possible of surviving a cardiac arrest.
How many AED’s should my cricket club aim to raise?
We’d love to see an AED available to every cricket team in Australia. This is because you just never know where or when an AED may be needed. We’ve specifically designed the AED package you will receive to be portable, hence giving every team the opportunity to have their very own AED that can easily travel with them. Please select the number of AEDs you would like to set as a target for your club taking into consideration the number of teams, players and grounds you have.
Can my club purchase an AED package without fundraising?
Yes, if your club wishes to purchase an AED package without fundraising please contact Heart of the Nation at info@heartofthenation.com.au and they will assist in facilitating your order.
Who should I contact if I have a general question about the Cricket Australia Community Heart Program?
Please contact mycricketsupport@cricket.com.au
Is the online fundraising platform safe?
Yes, the online fundraising platform is 100% safe to use. Our online fundraising partner, Blackbaud Peer to Peer powered by JustGiving was carefully selected due to its long history of supporting the not for profit sector around the world and its strict compliance guidelines adherence.
How are the donated funds being used?
Donated funds are firstly compliance checked by Just Giving to ensure validity of donations. Funds are then dispersed to charity partner Heart of the Nation to procure, ship and manage AED packages being sent to applicable cricket clubs across Australia. Heart of the Nation has been selected by Cricket Australia as the charitable initiative to operate the fundraising component of the campaign, under the auspices of Cricket Australia. Funds raised by your team or club will enable Heart of the Nation to purchase the AED package for your team, as well as continue the great work that Heart of the Nation is undertaking to educate the community about the Chain of Survival which can help save lives when someone is in cardiac arrest.
Will my donation be tax deductible?
Yes, your donation will be tax deductible and you will receive a tax receipt after completing your donation. Our National Heart Pty Ltd, trading as Heart of the Nation is a registered charity with deductible gift recipient status with the ATO
What is an AED?
An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It is a sophisticated, portable, easy to use medical device that can analyse the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electronic shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective heart rhythm.
What is the warranty period on an AED?
The warranty period for the HeartSine Samaritan 360P AED is 8 years.
Is there any maintenance or servicing required on the AED?
There is no specific or formal maintenance required on the HeartSine Samaritan 360P AED however it is recommended that the AED is visually checked regularly to ensure that the AED’s readiness light is flashing.
How long does the AED’s battery last?
The Battery and Electrode Pad Pack requires replacing after 4 years. The replacement of the Battery and Electrode Pad Pack costs around $200 and is very easy to replace.
What is the Community Heart Program?
The team at Stryker have developed a bespoke community fundraising platform that has been built specifically for the purpose of fundraising for AEDs. We understand that within our community there are many organisations that give so much to their members. The ability for many of these organisations to fund an AED can be challenging and cost prohibitive.
Stryker’s Community Heart Program allows not for profit, sporting, religious and educational organisations across Australia and New Zealand to apply for the opportunity to run an online fundraising campaign using Stryker’s specifically designed platform to raise the funds required to obtain an AED for their very own community. Once approved, the organisation will be given the opportunity to tailor the platform to suit their very own branding and organisational requirements. The organisation will then be connected with one of Stryker’s Platinum Distribution Partners who will provide delivery of the AEDs in line with fundraising targets being met.
Who is Heart of the Nation?
Heart of the Nation is an initiative of Our National Heart Pty Limited, a registered Australian Charity, founded by Greg Page, the original Yellow Wiggle, who survived a sudden cardiac arrest during a performance by the Original Wiggles in January 2020. His life was saved because of bystander CPR and the use of an AED to shock his heart. Heart of the Nation’s mission is to promote the Chain of Survival, which includes calling Triple Zero, CPR and the use of an AED to try to save someone’s life who is in cardiac arrest – just as Greg’s was saved. Heart of the Nation also recognises those people who their play part in the Chain of Survival by having an AED on site to be used when needed, so that members of the community can also recognise them at times of need for the use of an AED. We would love to welcome any Cricket Clubs purchasing AED’s via this program (or any that have AED’s already) into the network of members, thereby promoting your club/team as a safe cricket community to play in. Membership to the program is free, and we ask that you display Heart of the Nation stickers on your clubhouse or kit bag – wherever your AED is kept so that people recognise you as a someone at the Heart of the Nation in the fight against Sudden Cardiac Death. For more information, or to join the network, please visitwww.heartofthenation.com.au
How is Stryker supporting the Community Heart Program?
Stryker supports the Community Heart Program by providing the white labelled community heart program to not for profit, sporting, religious and education organisations at no cost to the organisation. Stryker also pays all transaction and merchant fees associated with donations to the community heart program.
Can other organisations apply to participate in the Community Heart Program?
Stryker is committed to ensuring that all Australians and New Zealanders have access to a life-saving AED. Because of this, Stryker wants to make it easier for all organisations across Australia and New Zealand to obtain their very own AED. This is why Stryker’s Community Heart program was created.
Online AED fundraising platform
No transaction fees
Campaign support and setup consultancy
Eligibility:
To be eligible for Stryker’s Community Heart Program your organisation will be a:
- Not for Profit Organisation
- Sporting Organisation
- Religious Organisation
- School
How to Apply:
Applications must be made via email to communityheart.au@stryker.com and must contain the below information about your organisation;
- Name of Organisation
- Type of Organisation
- Main Contact (Name / Email / Phone)
- Organisation Location/s
How much is each AED package?
Each AED package will include:
- 1 x 360P HeartSine Defibrillator
- 1 x AED Resus Pack – Red Pouch containing Scissors, Razor, Wipes, Gloves and CPR Mask
- 1 x Waterproof Carry Case
- AED Awareness Video
- 1 x DRSABCD/AED Chart
and costs $1,750
How do I enter the competition and what prizes are available?
Thanks to Marsh, your club has the chance to win a visit from an Australian player or a signed bat when you register for the Community Heart Program. Sign up here: https://communityheartprogram.com/cricket-australia/registration
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