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Community Bank Sarina donated 12 Elliot Automated External Defibrillators (AED) to local community groups, sporting clubs, schools and youth organisations. Photos supplied
Twelve local organisations are now better equipped to respond in a medical emergency following the donation of Elliot AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator) through Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank’s Community Engagement Program.
Elliot is Australia’s smallest, smartest and most affordable defibrillator, designed for ease of use in real emergencies. No training is required, with clear voice prompts guiding users step by step.
One of the pillars guiding Community Bank Sarina’s community investment is enhancing the health, wellbeing and liveability of Sarina and surrounding communities. More access to defibrillators throughout the community ensures life saving equipment is close at hand when every second counts.
This initiative reflects what it means to be part of something bigger, strengthening community safety across the region.
The organisations that received an AED are:
131 Army Cadet Unit Sarina
• Homebush State School P&C Assc.
• Kalyan Youth Service Inc.
• Mackay City Rollers Inc.
• Mercenaries of Western Europe
• Queensland Mud Trials Association
• Sarina & District Community Kindergarten Assc.
• Sarina & District Historical Centre Inc.
• Sarina Saints Football Club
• Sarina Show Society Inc.
• Swayneville State School P&C Assc.
• Wongabeena Aged Housing Sarina Inc.
Community Bank Sarina Board Chair Karen May said that every AED placed in the community had the potential to save a life.
"While we hope that these devices are never needed, this small device has a big impact - every defibrillator gives volunteers, members and visitors added peace of mind," she said.
Elliot Australia founder and World Ironman Champion Guy Leech said increasing access to defibrillators was critical in regional communities.
“Elliot was built to make defibrillators simple, practical and easy for everyday Australians to use," he said.
Regional communities have always looked after their own and this initiative from Community Bank Sarina is a great example of locals stepping up to help protect locals.”
There is a discount available for Mackay Whitsunday Life Readers on Elliot AEDs. Use the code CommunityBank2026 to receive $100 off at www.elliotaed.com.au. Discount code expires 31st August 2026 and terms and conditions apply.
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