AEDs in the Community

Tableland Regional Council has installed 47 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in buildings and vehicles across the Tablelands Region.

‘We’re proud to make these AEDs available and to have the opportunity to significantly improve the chance of someone surviving a cardiac arrest,’ said Mayor Rod Marti.

‘The AEDs are available for anyone to use and don’t require training.

‘They’re perfectly safe and won’t administer a shock if the patient doesn’t need it,’ Mayor Marti said.

Information Centre Officer Nicole Smith is very appreciative of the AED in the Atherton Tablelands Information Centre.

‘I worked on the Great Barrier Reef for 13 years and witnessed people die before defibs were developed and made available.

‘I am thrilled for our volunteers and visitors, some of whom have heart problems.

‘It gives me peace of mind particularly when it is quiet in town.

‘I am very thankful for this life saving resource,’ Ms Smith said.

Device locations:

Three TRC building on Mabel Street, Atherton
Atherton Library
Atherton Tablelands Information Centre
Coordination Centre, Atherton
Herberton Mining Centre
Lakeside Caravan Park
Malanda Depot
Malanda Falls Caravan Park
Malanda Falls Visitor Centre
Ravenshoe Depot
Ravenshoe Visitor Centre
Tolga Depot
Yungaburra Visitor Information Centre
32 in TRC vehicles