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class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-item"><a class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-action rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-action--link rpl-type-label-small rpl-type-weight-bold rpl-u-focusable-block" href="/non-emergency-services"><span class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-action-wrapper"><!--[--><span>Non-emergency services</span><!--]--></span></a></li><li class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-item"><button type="button" class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-action rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-action--toggle rpl-type-label-small rpl-type-weight-bold rpl-u-focusable-block" aria-haspopup="true" aria-controls="megamenu" aria-expanded="false"><span class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-action-wrapper"><!--[--><span>Membership</span>â <span class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-icon rpl-u-margin-l-2"><span class="rpl-icon rpl-icon--size-xs rpl-icon--icon-chevron-down"><svg role="presentation"><!----><use xlink:href="#icon-chevron-down"></use></svg></span></span><!--]--></span></button></li><li 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48<!--]--><!----><li><button type="button" class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-action rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-action--toggle rpl-type-label-small rpl-type-weight-bold rpl-u-focusable-block" aria-haspopup="true" aria-controls="search-megamenu" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open Search"><span class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-action-wrapper"><!--[--><!--[--><span class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-search-label">Search</span>â <span class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-icon rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-icon--large rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-icon--search"><span class="rpl-icon rpl-icon--size-s rpl-icon--icon-search" aria-hidden="true"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="m23.6 21.4-7.2-7.2c1-1.5 1.7-3.3 1.7-5.2 0-5-4-9-9-9S0 4 0 9s4 9 9 9c1.9 0 3.7-.6 5.2-1.7l7.2 7.2c.3.3.7.4 1.1.4s.8-.1 1.1-.4c.5-.5.5-1.5 0-2.1m-9.7-9.6q-.75 1.35-2.1 2.1c-.8.5-1.8.8-2.8.8-3.2 0-5.7-2.6-5.7-5.7 0-3.2 2.6-5.7 5.7-5.7s5.7 2.6 5.7 5.7c0 1-.3 2-.8 2.8"></path></svg></span></span><!--]--><!--]--></span></button></li></ul></div><!----><!----></div><!----></nav><!--]--><!--]--><!----></header><section id="rpl-above-body"><!--[--><!--[--><div class="rpl-header rpl-header--hero rpl-header--default rpl-header--behind-nav rpl-header--graphic-top" dir="ltr"><div class="rpl-header__behind rpl-u-screen-only"><!--[--><!----><div class="rpl-header-graphic rpl-header-graphic--top rpl-header-graphic--image"><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" alt loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img srcset="/sites/default/files/2024-12/AV-red-image-01.jpg 1x, /sites/default/files/2024-12/AV-red-image-01.jpg 2x" class="rpl-image rpl-image--cover" fetchpriority="auto" style="" src="/sites/default/files/2024-12/AV-red-image-01.jpg"></div><!----><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-container"><div class="rpl-grid"><div class="rpl-header__main rpl-col-12 rpl-col-7-m"><!----><div class="rpl-header__body"><!--[--><h1 class="rpl-header__title rpl-type-h1" data-cy="hero-title">Ambulance Victoria</h1><!--]--><div class="rpl-header__content"><!--[--><p class="rpl-type-p-large" data-cy="hero-summary"><!--[-->A comprehensive guide to emergency and non-emergency services providing best care.<!--]--></p><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><div class="rpl-header__aside rpl-col-12 rpl-col-4-m rpl-col-start-9-m"><!--[--><div class="rpl-header-links rpl-header-links--link"><h2 class="rpl-header-links__title rpl-type-h4">Need help?</h2><ul class="rpl-list__items rpl-header-links__list" data-depth="0"><!--[--><!--[--><li class="rpl-list__item rpl-header-links__item rpl-header__text-large-fixed rpl-type-p"><a href="tel:(000)" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!----><span class="rpl-list__label"><!--[--> In an emergency dial 000<!--]--></span><span class="rpl-icon rpl-icon--size-s rpl-icon--icon-arrow-right rpl-icon--colour-default rpl-list__icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M23.6 11.1 13.2.4c-.5-.5-1.3-.5-1.8 0l-1.2 1.2c-.5.5-.5 1.4 0 1.9l6.5 6.3H1.3c-.7 0-1.3.6-1.3 1.3v1.8c0 .7.6 1.3 1.3 1.3h15.4l-6.5 6.3c-.5.5-.5 1.4 0 1.9l1.2 1.2c.5.5 1.3.5 1.8 0l10.4-10.7c.5-.5.5-1.3 0-1.8"></path></svg></span><!--]--><!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></li><!--]--><!--[--><li class="rpl-list__item rpl-header-links__item rpl-header__text-large-fixed rpl-type-p"><a href="/calling-ambulance" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!----><span class="rpl-list__label"><!--[-->When you need to call an ambulance<!--]--></span><span class="rpl-icon rpl-icon--size-s rpl-icon--icon-arrow-right rpl-icon--colour-default rpl-list__icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M23.6 11.1 13.2.4c-.5-.5-1.3-.5-1.8 0l-1.2 1.2c-.5.5-.5 1.4 0 1.9l6.5 6.3H1.3c-.7 0-1.3.6-1.3 1.3v1.8c0 .7.6 1.3 1.3 1.3h15.4l-6.5 6.3c-.5.5-.5 1.4 0 1.9l1.2 1.2c.5.5 1.3.5 1.8 0l10.4-10.7c.5-.5.5-1.3 0-1.8"></path></svg></span><!--]--><!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></li><!--]--><!--[--><li class="rpl-list__item rpl-header-links__item rpl-header__text-large-fixed rpl-type-p"><a href="/non-emergency-services" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!----><span class="rpl-list__label"><!--[-->When you donât need an ambulance<!--]--></span><span class="rpl-icon rpl-icon--size-s rpl-icon--icon-arrow-right rpl-icon--colour-default rpl-list__icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
48<path d="M23.6 11.1 13.2.4c-.5-.5-1.3-.5-1.8 0l-1.2 1.2c-.5.5-.5 1.4 0 1.9l6.5 6.3H1.3c-.7 0-1.3.6-1.3 1.3v1.8c0 .7.6 1.3 1.3 1.3h15.4l-6.5 6.3c-.5.5-.5 1.4 0 1.9l1.2 1.2c.5.5 1.3.5 1.8 0l10.4-10.7c.5-.5.5-1.3 0-1.8"></path></svg></span><!--]--><!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></li><!--]--><!--]--></ul><!----></div><!--]--></div></div></div></div><!----><!----><div class="rpl-campaign-banner rpl-campaign-banner--primary rpl-campaign-banner--media" data-cy="primary-campaign"><div class="rpl-container"><div class="rpl-campaign-banner__inner rpl-grid"><div class="rpl-campaign-banner__media rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-m"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="1280" height="720" alt="A graphical representation of a heart with a lightning through it" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="715px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-09/campaign-banner-shocktober-2026-01.png?width=715 715w, /sites/default/files/2026-09/campaign-banner-shocktober-2026-01.png?width=1430 1430w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-panorama-s" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:77.03% 48.06%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-09/campaign-banner-shocktober-2026-01.png?width=1430"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-campaign-banner__body rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-m"><!--[--><h2 class="rpl-campaign-banner__title rpl-type-h2" data-cy="title">It's Shocktober!</h2><!--]--><div class="rpl-campaign-banner__content"><!--[--><!--[--><div class="rpl-content" data-cy="summary"><p><span>Every day, around 21 Victorians experience a cardiac arrest. It can happen to anyone, at any age and often without warning.</span></p><p><span>This Shocktober you can learn CPR and how to use an AED. Your actions can save a life.</span></p></div><!--]--><div class="rpl-campaign-banner__action"><a href="/shocktober" class="rpl-button rpl-button--filled rpl-button--default rpl-u-focusable-block" aria-busy="false" data-cy="cta"><!----><span class="rpl-button__label rpl-type-label rpl-type-weight-bold"><!----><!--[-->Give every heart a chance<!--]--></span><!----></a></div><!--]--><!----></div><!----></div></div></div></div><!--]--><!--]--></section><div class="rpl-layout__body-wrap"><div class="rpl-container"><div class="rpl-grid rpl-grid--no-row-gap rpl-layout__body"><!----><main id="rpl-main" class="rpl-col-12 rpl-layout__main" dir="ltr"><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!--[--><!--[--><div class="rpl-layout-card-grid"><!--[--><!--[--><div id="page-component-3657509" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="3657509" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="2560" height="1080" alt loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2025-03/DONATE-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2025-03/DONATE-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:63.98% 48.98%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2025-03/DONATE-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
48<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/donations" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Donate to Ambulance Victoria<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Donate to help us give the best emergency care.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-3657510" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="3657510" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="2560" height="1080" alt loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2025-03/MEMBERSHIP-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2025-03/MEMBERSHIP-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:66.99% 32.04%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2025-03/MEMBERSHIP-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
48<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/membership" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Membership<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>An Ambulance Victoria membership protects you against costs for ambulance transport and paramedic care. Sign up or log in to renew your membership.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-3657511" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="3657511" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="2560" height="1080" alt loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2025-03/INVOICES-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2025-03/INVOICES-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:56.99% 57.96%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2025-03/INVOICES-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
48<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/transport" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Treatment and transport invoices<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>If you donât have a membership or other coverage, youâll need to pay for your Ambulance Victoria care.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-3554566" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="3554566" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="2560" height="1080" alt loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2025-03/CALLING-AN-AMBULANCE-BLUE.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2025-03/CALLING-AN-AMBULANCE-BLUE.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:65% 47.96%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2025-03/CALLING-AN-AMBULANCE-BLUE.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
48<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/calling-ambulance" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Calling an ambulance<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>When should you call an ambulance? Call Triple Zero (000) if you or someone youâre with needs urgent medical help.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-3554567" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="3554567" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="2560" height="1080" alt loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2025-03/NON-EMERGENCY-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2025-03/NON-EMERGENCY-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2025-03/NON-EMERGENCY-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
48<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/non-emergency-services" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Non-emergency services<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Help for when you need urgent healthcare but it's not life-threatening and you can't wait to see your GP.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-3554578" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="3554578" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="2560" height="1080" alt loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2025-03/AV-UPDATES-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2025-03/AV-UPDATES-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2025-03/AV-UPDATES-ICON-BLUE.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
48<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/av-updates" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->AV updates<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Get all the news and updates from Ambulance Victoria.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--[--><div id="page-component-3558031" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="3558031" data-component-type="TideLandingPageCallToAction"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--call-to-action rpl-card--link rpl-card--inset" hassidebar="false" hastitle="false" pagebackground="alt" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="1920" height="1280" alt loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2025-04/AV-180301-270RESIZE.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2025-04/AV-180301-270RESIZE.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-panorama-m rpl-u-aspect-full-l rpl-card__media rpl-card__media--inset" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2025-04/AV-180301-270RESIZE.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
48<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3" data-cy="title">Alternative services</h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><div data-cy="summary"><div class="rpl-content"><p><span>One in five calls to Triple Zero (000) don't require an ambulance. </span></p></div></div><!--]--><a href="/non-emergency-services" class="rpl-button rpl-button--filled rpl-button--default rpl-u-focusable-block" aria-busy="false" role="button" data-cy="cta"><!----><span class="rpl-button__label rpl-type-label rpl-type-weight-bold"><!----><!--[-->View alternative services<!--]--></span><!----></a><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--[--><div id="page-component-3556753" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="3556753" data-component-type="TideLandingPageCallToAction"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--call-to-action rpl-card--link rpl-card--inset" hassidebar="false" hastitle="false" pagebackground="alt" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="1920" height="1280" alt loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2024-12/IMG_3478-CROPPED_.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2024-12/IMG_3478-CROPPED_.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-panorama-m rpl-u-aspect-full-l rpl-card__media rpl-card__media--inset" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2024-12/IMG_3478-CROPPED_.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
48<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3" data-cy="title">Translated resources</h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><div data-cy="summary"><p>Resources are available in multiple languages to help everyone understand important health information.</p></div><!--]--><a href="/translated-resources" class="rpl-button rpl-button--filled rpl-button--default rpl-u-focusable-block" aria-busy="false" role="button" data-cy="cta"><!----><span class="rpl-button__label rpl-type-label rpl-type-weight-bold"><!----><!--[-->View translated resources <!--]--></span><!----></a><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--[--><div id="news" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="3554577" data-component-type="TideLandingPageContentCollection"><h2 class="rpl-type-h2 rpl-u-margin-b-2" data-cy="page-component-title">News</h2><!--[--><div hastitle="true" pagebackground="alt" layout-area="body"><div class="rpl-content rpl-type-p rpl-u-margin-b-4"><!--[--><!--]--></div><div><ul class="rpl-grid" style="--local-grid-cols: 12"><!--[--><!--[--><li class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--news rpl-card--link rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-s rpl-col-4-m" updated="1 Oct 2026" data-type="promo-card"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" alt loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-09/L-R-GoodSAM-responder-Steve-and-cardiac-arrest-survivor-Tekitah.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2026-09/L-R-GoodSAM-responder-Steve-and-cardiac-arrest-survivor-Tekitah.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-09/L-R-GoodSAM-responder-Steve-and-cardiac-arrest-survivor-Tekitah.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
48<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/ordinary-people-extraordinary-actions-bystanders-save-young-melbourne-womans-life" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Ordinary people, extraordinary actions â bystanders save young Melbourne womanâs life<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[-->At just 35-years-old, Tekitah Falkenberg almost lost her life when she went into cardiac arrest at work. Thanks to the quick actions of bystanders, she is alive to tell the tale this Shocktober.<!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></li><!--]--><!--[--><li class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--news rpl-card--link rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-s rpl-col-4-m" updated="1 Oct 2026" data-type="promo-card"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" alt loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-09/Ambulance-Victoria-Shocktober.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2026-09/Ambulance-Victoria-Shocktober.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-09/Ambulance-Victoria-Shocktober.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
48<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/give-every-heart-chance-shocktober" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Give every heart a chance this Shocktober<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[-->This Shocktober, Ambulance Victoria is calling on you to give every heart a chance and learn the three simple steps that could save your loved one â Call, Push, Shock.<!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></li><!--]--><!--[--><li class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--news rpl-card--link rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-s rpl-col-4-m" updated="1 Oct 2026" data-type="promo-card"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" alt loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2025-10/IMG_6871.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2025-10/IMG_6871.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2025-10/IMG_6871.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
48<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/shocktober-2026-community-events" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Shocktober 2026 community events<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[-->Weâll be out and about across Victoria this October, connecting with locals and teaching our community all about AEDs and CPR. Come and find us at these upcoming community events.<!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></li><!--]--><!--]--></ul><div class="rpl-type-label rpl-type-weight-bold rpl-u-margin-t-6"><a href="/latest-news" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->View all news<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></div></div></div><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--]--><!--]--><!----><p class="rpl-type-p-small rpl-u-margin-t-6 rpl-updated-date" data-cy="updated-date"> Updated <time datetime="2026-09-30T14:00:04+10:00">30 September 2026</time></p><!--]--></main><!----></div></div></div><section id="rpl-below-body"><!--[--><!--[--><!--]--><div class="tide-content-rating rpl-u-screen-only"><div class="rpl-container"><div class="rpl-grid"><div class="rpl-col-12 rpl-col-7-m"><!----></div></div></div></div><!--]--></section><div class="rpl-back-to-top rpl-u-screen-only"><div class="rpl-back-to-top__inner rpl-container"><a href="#rpl-skip-links" class="rpl-button rpl-button--elevated rpl-button--default rpl-u-focusable-block rpl-button--icon-only-small-screens rpl-back-to-top__button" aria-busy="false" aria-label="Back to top"><!----><span class="rpl-button__label rpl-type-label rpl-type-weight-bold"><!----><!--[-->Back to top<!--]--></span><span class="rpl-icon rpl-icon--size-s rpl-icon--icon-arrow-up rpl-button__icon" aria-hidden="true"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M23.6 10.8 12.9.4c-.5-.5-1.3-.5-1.9 0L.4 10.8c-.5.5-.5 1.3 0 1.8l1.2 1.2c.5.5 1.4.5 1.9 0l6.3-6.5v15.4c0 .7.6 1.3 1.3 1.3h1.8c.7 0 1.3-.6 1.3-1.3V7.3l6.3 6.4c.5.5 1.4.5 1.9 0l1.2-1.2c.5-.4.5-1.2 0-1.7"></path></svg></span></a></div></div><!--[--><!--[--><footer class="rpl-footer rpl-footer--default rpl-u-screen-only" data-component-type="site-footer"><div class="rpl-container"><nav class="rpl-footer__nav" aria-label="Footer navigation"><!--[--><div class="rpl-footer-nav-section"><div class="rpl-footer-nav-section__header"><div class="rpl-footer-nav-section__header-inner"><h3 class="rpl-footer-nav-section__title rpl-type-label rpl-type-weight-bold"><a href="/calling-ambulance" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[-->Calling an ambulance<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></h3></div></div><div><!----></div></div><div class="rpl-footer-nav-section"><div class="rpl-footer-nav-section__header"><div class="rpl-footer-nav-section__header-inner"><h3 class="rpl-footer-nav-section__title rpl-type-label rpl-type-weight-bold"><a href="/non-emergency-services" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[-->Non-emergency services<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></h3></div></div><div><!----></div></div><div class="rpl-footer-nav-section"><div class="rpl-footer-nav-section__header"><div class="rpl-footer-nav-section__header-inner"><h3 class="rpl-footer-nav-section__title rpl-type-label rpl-type-weight-bold"><a href="/membership" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[-->Membership<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></h3></div></div><div><ul class="rpl-list__items" data-depth="0"><!--[--><!--[--><li class="rpl-list__item rpl-type-p-small rpl-u-margin-b-3"><a href="https://membership.ambulance.vic.gov.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!----><span class="rpl-list__label"><!--[-->Join<!--]--></span><!----><!--]--><!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></li><!--]--><!--[--><li class="rpl-list__item rpl-type-p-small rpl-u-margin-b-3"><a href="https://membership.ambulance.vic.gov.au/login" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!----><span class="rpl-list__label"><!--[-->Log in<!--]--></span><!----><!--]--><!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></li>
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48kitah is sharing her story to encourage Victorians to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), know where their nearest automated external defibrillator (AED) is located, and sign up to be a GoodSAM responder, as part of Ambulance Victoriaâs annual Shocktober campaign, which runs throughout October. In July 2023, Tekitah was mid phone call at her corporate job when she suddenly collapsed at her desk. Her colleagues instantly ran to her aid and realising she was unresponsive, called Triple Zero (000), began CPR and retrieved the buildingâs AED. GoodSAM responder Steve wasnât far behind after being alerted to the life-threatening emergency via the free GoodSAM smartphone app. The app allows Triple Zero call takers to connect people willing to do CPR with nearby patients in cardiac arrest, helping in the critical minutes before paramedics arrive. Tekitah was the first person that Steve assisted through the GoodSAM app since signing up in 2018. âTekitahâs emergency will always stay with me as it was the first time I felt I was able to use my first aid skills to help save someoneâs life,â Steve said. âI was leaving work nearby when the alert came in and I immediately headed to the business. When I got there, Tekitahâs colleagues were already doing CPR and had grabbed the AED but not yet applied it to her skin. âI assisted with CPR and helped apply the defibrillator pads. We then delivered two shocks before the paramedics arrived. It is really pleasing to know she has had a positive outcome and that I played a role in that.â Â In 2024-25, Victoria achieved its highest cardiac arrest survival rate, with 44.4 per cent of patients surviving a witnessed cardiac arrest to hospital discharge^ â the best in Australia and second best worldwide, thanks to strong bystander intervention and early access to CPR and defibrillation. A record 152 cardiac arrest patients in Victoria received a shock from a public AED before paramedics arrived. But data shows women are half as likely to receive a shock from an AED than men, a statistic Ambulance Victoria is working to change. âFor every minute CPR is delayed, survival decreases by 10 per cent. When a patient receives CPR and a shock from an AED before paramedics arrive, their chance of survival more than doubles,â Ambulance Victoria Executive Director Regional Operations Michael Georgiou said. âWe want to give every heart a chance by eliminating the stigma around removing clothing to expose the bare chest and apply AED pads. âAED pad-to-skin contact is really important. Simply follow the diagrams on the AED pad covering and place one pad below the collar bone on the personâs right chest above the breast, and the other on the left side of the personâs chest, below the armpit and beside the breast. You may need to lift the breast to place the pad directly on the ribcage and bare skin. âYou donât have to be a paramedic - anyone can save a life by remembering three simple steps: Call Triple Zero (000), Push hard and fast in the middle of the chest to give CPR, and give a Shock using an AED.â To this day, Tekitah remains thankful there was an AED on site and no one hesitated to use it. âThe fact there was a defibrillator nearby and my colleagues and Steve didnât think twice about removing enough of my clothes to correctly apply it saved my life,â Tekitah said. Â âI was really lucky to have been at a location that held regular CPR training and had multiple defibrillators. âAfter going through this experience, I believe every business should have an AED that is registered with Ambulance Victoria, because you never know when youâll need it. I feel very grateful for everyone who helped save my life.â Mr Georgiou said Tekitahâs story also reinforces the difference Victorians can make by signing up as a GoodSAM responder. âThere are currently more than 18,600 GoodSAM responders across the state, but we always need more. We encourage everyone over the age of 18 to sign up to the free app so theyâre available to help someone in their community when they need it most,â he said. Last year, Ambulance Victoria paramedics responded to 7,550 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Now in its seventh year, Ambulance Victoriaâs annual Shocktober campaign is a key driver of Victoriaâs nation-leading cardiac arrest survival rates, with the campaign equipping people across the state with the confidence and skills to act in a cardiac arrest emergency. Find a free Call, Push, Shock event near you, or learn more about Shocktober, CPR, AEDs and becoming a GoodSAM responder. The most recent Ambulance Victoria cardiac arrest data can be found in the VACAR Annual Report 2024-2025 . *The total number of cardiac arrest cases in Victoria. Includes unwitnessed cases where a patient is on their own and no one is available to call Triple Zero (000). ^The number of witnessed cardiac arrest cases in Victoria;
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Ambulance Victoria Executive Director Regional Operations Michael Georgiou said Shocktober is about empowering everyday Victorians to save lives by knowing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). âOur message this Shocktober is simple â you donât need to be medically trained to save a life, just remember to Call (Triple Zero 000), Push (perform CPR by pushing hard and fast on the chest) and Shock (use an AED to attempt to restart the heart),â Mr Georgiou said. âMinutes matter in a cardiac arrest and when a patient receives CPR and an AED shock before paramedics arrive, their chance of survival more than doubles. âIf someone is in cardiac arrest and an AED is available, simply open it and follow the instructions.â In 2024-25, Victoria achieved its highest cardiac arrest survival rate, with 44.4 per cent of patients surviving a witnessed cardiac arrest to hospital discharge^ â the best in Australia and second best worldwide. But only 152 cardiac arrest patients in Victoria received a shock from a public AED before paramedics arrived. Data shows women are half as likely to receive a shock from an AED than men, a statistic Ambulance Victoria is working to change. âWe want to give every heart a chance by eliminating the stigma around removing clothing to expose the bare chest and apply AED pads,â Mr Georgiou said. âAED pad-to-skin contact is really important. Simply follow the diagrams on the AED pad covering and place one pad below the collar bone on the personâs right chest above the breast, and the other on the left side of the personâs chest, below the armpit and beside the breast. You may need to lift the breast to place the pad directly on the ribcage and bare skin.â He also encouraged the community to sign up as a GoodSAM Responder. âGoodSAM is a free, life-saving mobile phone app that allows the Triple Zero (000) call taker to connect patients in cardiac arrest with a nearby volunteer who is willing to begin hands-only CPR while paramedics are on their way,â Mr Georgiou said. âThere are currently more than 18,600 GoodSAM Responders across the state, but we always need more.â Last year, Ambulance Victoria paramedics responded to 7,550 cardiac arrest cases in Victoria. This Shocktober, Victorians are encouraged to attend a local Call, Push, Shock event to refresh their lifesaving skills and help build stronger, more resilient communities. Find a free event near you and learn more about Shocktober . The most recent Ambulance Victoria cardiac arrest data can be found in the VACAR Annual Report 2024-2025 . *The total number of cardiac arrest cases in Victoria. 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