Another AED at Hillcrest CFA to service the Upper Yarra

A publicly-accessible AED can now be found at Hillcrest CFA. Picture: ON FILE

Another AED been distributed by the Bendigo Community Bank Woori Yallock and District.

The Hillcresft CFA fire station now has a defibrillator stationed out the front.

It follows the other publicly accessible AEDs installed in Woori Yallock, Hoddles Creek, Launching Place, Don Valley and Yellingbo.

Residents are encouraged to inform one another about where they can find their nearest defibrillator in the event of a cardiac arrest.

Always call Triple Zero (000) if you suspect someone is going into cardiac arrest so paramedics can respond. The emergency responder can also give you the code to unlock a public AED or you can sign up for the GoodSAM app and help save local lives.