Narrabeen Beach Surf Lifesaving Club will receive a new life-saving device after the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government awarded more than $500,000 through the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program.
Candidate for Pittwater, Rory Amon, welcomed the announcement and said the grant covered the full cost of the equipment, enabling more sporting organisations to benefit from the program.
“This new life-saving device will have a big part to play in keeping our volunteer surf lifesavers and local beach-goers safe,” Mr Amon said.
“With more and more people of all ages attending our beautiful local beaches, this funding will be put to good use to respond to life-threatening emergencies around Narrabeen Beach.”
Minister for Sport Alister Henskens said there was record demand for the devices in the latest round of the program.
“Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any time and we want the same number of players that start a game to finish it,” Mr Henskens said.
“This NSW Liberal and Nationals Government program provides sports with early access to a defibrillator and ensures they are better-equipped to respond to life-threatening emergencies.”
