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First Aid & Defibrillators

Participant Heart & Health Checks

Football is a great way to keep fit and healthy, however players and officials should not take their health for granted.   Before each season starts, visit the GP to have a heart & health check, particularly if aged over 35 or returning to the game.  Have you got your pink slip?

Defibrillators

There are two types of Defibrillators usually purchased by sport clubs:

  1. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) – fully automatic defibrillator.  Once opened or turned on, the pads are applied to the patient, the defibrillator then assesses the patient and advises if a shock is required.  The unit then advises that a shock is to be delivered, the unit then delivers a shock to the patient if required.  There is no requirement for the responder to press any buttons to deliver the shock.
  2. Semi-Automated External Defibrillator (SAED) – semi-automatic defibrillator.  Once opened or turned on, the pads are applied to the patient, the defibrillator then assess the patient and advises if a shock is required.  The operator (responder) then follows the prompts and presses a button to deliver the shock.

FNSW Defibrillator Suppliers

Defibrillator Brackets & Cabinets

   

(1) Wall mount bracket (2) Alarmed cabinet – not lockable (3&4) Lockable cabinets with push in window

Defibrillator & Cardiac Arrest Factsheets & FAQs

Defibrillator Grants &  Programs

NSW Office of Sport – Club Defibrillator Grant Program

NSW Office of Sport $4-million Local Sport Defibrillator Program.   Eligible clubs can receive funding towards 50% of 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.  Defibrillator Grant Program

Marc Arcuri Foundation Program

The Marc Arcuri Cup held each year in memory of 15 Year old Marc Arcuri has so far raised more than $96,000 and more than 50 defibrillators have been delivered to community football clubs across the state.    Marc Arcuri Foundation & Marc Arcuri Cup

Michael Hughes Foundation

An approved Office of Sport defibrillator provider, the MHF raises community awareness about the benefits of CPR and early defibrillation and provides invaluable support to Football NSW having supplied and donated over 200 defibrillators to Football NSW and many other clubs and associations.  Their qualified presenters have also trained over 1500 people in the use of defibrillators and CPR and is also a supplier of club first aid kits and first aid training.  Michael Hughes Foundation

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.   Heartbeat of Football

Hawkesbury Heartstart Program

The Windsor Rotary Hawkesbury Heartstart program aims to educate the community in responding to cardiac arrest and increase the number of Defibrillators in the local community.  Hawkesbury Heartstart

Further Assistance

Contact Michelle Hanley at Football NSW e-mail michelle@footballnsw.com.au  or phone 02 8814 4402.

 

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 Courses, Injury Factsheets & 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.

FOOTBALL NSW ASSOCIATIONS