The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program is now open, aiming to improve safety at community sport by increasing access to life-saving equipment.
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch MP has emphasised the importance of this funding for our local community saying, “We know that the chance of survival following a cardiac arrest is as high as 75% when defibrillation is applied within four minutes, making the timely availability of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in our community so important.
“This program will save lives. The cost of an AED can be out of reach for many of our grass roots sporting organisations and this program aims to improve safety in our community by increasing access to life-saving equipment when you need it most.”
Eligible sport and active recreation organisations across NSW can apply for grants of up to $3,000 to purchase and install an AED at their facilities.
Ms Tesch called on all local clubs to check their eligibility and apply without delay saying “this funding could save a life, so don’t delay in getting your application in.”
Applications are open now and close when funds are exhausted or by 1pm, 1 December 2025 (whichever comes first). With demand high and funding allocated on a first-in, first-served basis, local sporting organisations are encouraged to apply now.
Those interested in applying should visit: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/local-sport-defibrillator-grant-program
Media Release from the Office of Liesl Tesch MP
