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Applications open for community defibillators from the Community Banks of Warburton and Yarra Junction



In the last 12 months, Community Banks of Warburton and Yarra Junction have proudly supplied and installed five 24/7 accessible community defibs across the Upper Yarra.

If your community group, organisation or club needs defib then here’s your chance.

Apply for one today under the annual program.

Businesses can also apply as the ‘host’ location.

Head to the website to apply: communitybankwarburtonyarrajunction.smartygrants.com.au/

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 3 September 2024.

Queries to admin@upperyarra.net.au.

“We know defibrillators are key to surviving a cardiac arrest and these defibs help keep people safe and save lives. It’s just another way we are having a big impact every day.”

The Community Banks of Warburton and Yarra Junction are committed to purchasing up to 5 units annually and allocating them to worthy organisations and groups.

Applicants and locations need to be in the Upper Yarra region ie towns with a postcode of 3797 or 3799.

There is no need to source quotes, if successful a defib will be allocated to your group and provided by Bendigo Bank Community Banks of Warburton and Yarra Junction.

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