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Defibrillators

CLUB DEFIBRILLATOR GRANT PROGRAM – ROUND 2 OPEN

Applications for this Grant Program Close 14 September 2018

Funding for sport club defibrillators is now available through a $4-million Local Sport Defibrillator Program available through NSW Office of Sport.

The second round of the program was announced by Minister for Sport Stuart Ayers with Dr Galicek who saved two fellow footballers while competing in the Northern Suburbs Football Association’s over 45’s competition in April this year.  Click to view the Channel 9 story.  Although the incidents happened 3 weeks apart and at two different clubs, fortunately in both cases, a defibrillator was on hand and the player was able to be revived.

Through the grant program, clubs can receive 50% towards the cost of a defibrillator with 75% available for applications from the NSW Far West Region.

Eligible clubs can receive between $1250 and $1900 in funds towards the cost of purchasing a defibrillator, with the average cost of a defibrillator through the program, including training and maintenance, being around $2500 per unit.

Applications close 14 September 2018.

Defibrillator Grant Information

Defibrillator Grant Guidelines

Defibrillator Grant Application

For grant application enquiries contact your preferred provider or the Office of Sport Grants unit by email: grantsunit@sport.nsw.gov.au

For general enquiries contact Michelle Hanley at Football NSW on 02 8814 4402 or email michelle@footballnsw.com.au

Free Defibrillator & First Responder Sessions

These information sessions are offered free by the Michael Hughes Foundation as part of the Stronger Communities Funding Program.  To Register and for session information click on the links below.  For information about other MHF events click here.

FNSW Defibrillator Suppliers

Defib For Life

Michael Hughes Foundation

General Information

Grants & Programs

Defibrillators are now proving beneficial in sport, community and public facilities in saving lives.  Clubs requiring advice or assistance in relation to defibrillators should contact Michelle Hanley at Football NSW.  Email michelle@footballnsw.com.au  or phone 02 8814 4402.

The NSW Office of Sport –  Defibrillator Grant Program

The Marc Arcuri Foundation –  Marc Arcuri Cup website

Hawkesbury Heartstart Program – Defibrillator Grant Program

Player Pink Slip Program

Football is a great way to keep fit and healthy, however players should not take their health for granted.

Before playing each year, visit the GP to have a health and heart check, particularly if aged over 35 or returning to the game.  Have you got your pink slip?

Michael Hughes Foundation

The Michael Hughes Foundation raises community awareness about the benefits of CPR and early defibrillation and are an approved Office of Sport defibrillator provider.  The Michael Hughes Foundation also provides invaluable support and assistance to FNSW and has supplied and donated defibrillators to over 200 facilities including Football NSW ‘Valentine Sports Park’, Central Coast Football, PCYC and many other football clubs. Qualified MHF presenters have trained over 1500 people in defibrillators and CPR and is a supplier of defibrillator packages, first aid kits and first aid training to FNSW and member clubs and associations.  For informaiton email julie@mhf.life or visit the Michael Hughes Foundation website

Heartbeat of Football

Football NSW supports Heatbeat of Football in their work to increase awareness of the importance of pre-participation health checks and early defibrillation.  For further information visit the HOF website

 

Emergency Response

In an emergency Dial 000.

Injury Reporting & Medical Profile Forms

Concussion

FFA Concussion Guidelines set out the guiding principles regarding the management of concussion in football in Australia. All incidents of concussion are required to be treated in accordance with the FFA Concussion Guidelines including clearance by a Medical Practitioner and adherence to the Return to Play Program.

Returning to Play after Concussion

Return to play should be in accordance with Concussion Guidelines and include:

  • a clearance by a qualified Medical Practitioner before a player can return to training or playing, and
  • a minimum of 6 days before a player can play a competitive game – if return to play is managed by a Medical Practitioner
  • a minimum of 14 days before a player can play a competitive game – if return to play is not managed by a Medical Practitioner.

 

Emergency Planning, First Aid Training & Resources

Emergency Planning

First Aid Courses

First Aid Kits

Injury Fact Sheets

Club Posters

Other Links

Acknowledgements

FNSW wishes to acknowledge the NSW Office of Sport, NSW Ambulance, Sports Medicine Australia, Defib For Life, The Michael Hughes Foundation, The Marc Arcuri Foundation and Heartbeat of Football for their continued support and assistance to FNSW and our member clubs and associations.

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