Save a life with new Heart of the Nation course
After surviving a sudden cardiac arrest on stage, Greg Page – the original Yellow Wiggle and founder of Heart of the Nation – is now sharing his story to reduce sudden cardiac deaths across Australia.
What’s the course about?
In ‘Cardiac Arrest and AED Awareness’, Greg Page shares his personal story and expert insights from his charity, Heart of the Nation, to bring awareness to this silent epidemic and empower bystanders to respond quickly and confidently.
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Even though it’s one of the leading causes of death in Australia with more than 32,000 people suffering from sudden cardiac arrest each year – only 5% survive.
Share this course with your teams to help them identify the signs of sudden cardiac arrest, how to respond, and potentially save a life.
Drive team performance from within
Give your teams the knowledge they need to act quickly in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest with Heart of the Nation’s ‘Cardiac Arrest and AED Awareness’ course. Available for free, on any device. This course covers:
- Introduction to sudden cardiac arrest
- Characteristics of sudden cardiac arrest
- Call, push, shock: Spotting cardiac arrest
- Learning 3 simple steps: Call, push, shock
- Recap: Key takeaways
Who is Greg Page? What is Heart of the Nation?
Greg Page is an Australian singer, musician, and actor who is best known as the original Yellow Wiggle from the iconic children’s band, The Wiggles. In 2020, he was performing when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and survived thanks to the quick action of his crew and audience members.
This near-death experience inspired Greg to found Heart of the Nation, a charity dedicated to educating Australians on sudden cardiac arrest and AEDs – and empowering bystanders to take immediate, confident action in critical moments.
AED Maintenance Checklist
Ensure your workplace AEDs are always ready for use with this maintenance checklist, developed in partnership with Heart of the Nation. Use this checklist as a guide whenever an AED has been opened and used, or as part of your monthly or quarterly safety routines.
