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CDP helps communities establish and maintain publicly accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Local volunteers bring the project to their community, supported by CDP’s purchasing, sponsorship, maintenance and administration.

Your community becomes part of the CDP network and represents the project locally. Your team works with CDP to raise funds, propose locations, monitor equipment and keep the community involved.

At least two people: a named Team Leader and one other committee member. Each AED also needs a nominated monthly checker. A committee member may take on that role.

The Team Leader is the main contact between the community and CDP. They coordinate local volunteers, help organise fundraising and ensure someone is nominated to check each AED.

CDP owns the AED, cabinet and stand. Fundraising supports installation and participation in the project; it does not purchase the equipment for the local committee or a sponsor.

Membership provides participation in CDP, including voting rights under its constitution. It does not give an individual member ownership of a particular AED.

Once your community team is established and CDP has approved your fundraising arrangements. Contact info@communitydefibproject.org.au before launching an event or appeal.

The target is $3,500 per installation. This includes the AED, cabinet, stand, freight, installation and inclusion in the CDP network with ongoing project support. Education is funded separately.

The target contributes to the complete installation and the operating costs needed to deliver and support the project. It is not a retail price for an AED.

The preferred process is payment directly into CDP’s account. This gives CDP a clear payment record and helps it manage receipts, sponsorship commitments and community funds.

Only with CDP’s prior written approval. The arrangement needs a clear record of collections, transfers and any receipts already issued.

Please check with CDP before promising a receipt. CDP needs to review the original payment, who made it, whether anything was provided in return and whether a receipt has already been issued. Transferring money to CDP does not automatically establish entitlement to another deductible gift receipt.

Yes. Use CDP’s approved information and sponsorship materials. CDP confirms the commitment, completes invoicing and onboarding, and manages the agreed recognition. Obtain approval before promising custom signage, exclusivity or other benefits.

No. Sponsorship pays for agreed recognition and support of the project. The equipment remains owned by CDP.

CDP maintains records of funds raised for each community. Spending is coordinated between CDP and the Team Leader. Financial statements are provided quarterly or on request to the Team Leader.

Additional funds are held by CDP for ongoing maintenance and support of the community’s units, subject to any conditions attached to the funding.

CDP holds the funds while the community continues fundraising. Installation waits until sufficient funding is available.

CDP’s intended approach is to retain the funds for its ongoing charitable purposes. Any specific donation or grant conditions must be considered before deciding how those funds can be used.

The local committee proposes a location for CDP’s approval. It must be visible, safely accessible and available to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

CDP manages purchasing and coordinates installation with the community.

Relocation and signage changes require CDP approval before any work takes place.

At installation. Each community must nominate either annual support or pay-as-you-go support.

Both options include website listing, ongoing promotion, monthly check reminders, expiry tracking and access to the CDP team.

For 2026–27, the fee is $250 for the first AED and $200 for each additional AED in the same community, per financial year.

The first annual fee starts on 1 July following installation. Communities choosing annual support receive eligible support from installation until that first billing date.

It covers expired pads and batteries, pads used in an emergency, related freight, loan units subject to availability, and eligible routine cabinet repairs. CDP also manages equipment faults through the warranty process.

Routine wear-and-tear repairs or cabinet replacement may be eligible after four years, assessed case by case. Contact CDP before arranging work.

Theft, vandalism, accidental damage and eventual replacement of the AED itself are excluded. Education is funded separately.

There is no annual support fee. Replacements are charged at the recommended retail price, plus $50 per order and freight, with payment required before ordering.

Purchases for CDP network equipment must go through CDP. If you find a cheaper option, send the details to CDP so it can verify the product and arrange the purchase.

Existing overdue replacements are supplied once funded. A community joining annual support from 1 July 2026 must agree to the arrangement and pay the applicable fee before CDP replaces its expired pads or batteries.

Follow CDP’s checking instructions to confirm that the unit appears ready for use, check the cabinet and surrounding area, and report any concerns.

Monthly checks remain the community’s responsibility. CDP follows up when checks have been missed for three months. If the checker can no longer continue, the Team Leader should nominate a replacement; CDP can help coordinate this.

Complete the AED access report form. CDP will coordinate the follow-up and required replacement consumables under your community’s support arrangement.

Complete the AED check form promptly and describe the fault in the equipment concerns section. Do not wait for the next monthly check to report a known problem.

The local committee and monthly checker monitor general upkeep. Significant work can be coordinated through CDP, using a volunteer where possible or an agreed costed service.

Tell CDP and nominate a replacement where possible. CDP can help find another Team Leader. A community without one may be listed as unsupported while a replacement is sought.

The AED remains listed, and reminders and maintenance support continue under the community’s arrangement. CDP monitors the situation more closely while working to restore local involvement.

Removal is a last resort. If there has been no engagement for more than a year and the situation creates a risk, CDP may consider disengaging, which could include removing equipment. Committee members and sponsors will be notified.

The CDP model relies on shared purchasing, maintenance, sponsorship and oversight. If your community wants to operate independently, discuss this with CDP before changing any arrangements. Equipment, funding and responsibilities would need to be formally resolved.