In the news.

Port Macquarie News Of The Area

2 January 2026

Community members urged to join potentially lifesaving program

A report on the GoodSAM responder program, featuring a close-up of CDP AED #127 outside Dunbogan Takeaway and Bottle Shop.

ABC Central Coast

14 May 2021

CDP’s beginnings and the Spencer and Marlow installations

ABC coverage featuring Sophie Wills and community members, exploring how local fundraising brought AEDs to vulnerable communities.

NSW Ambulance

Project archive

The 50-installation milestone

NSW Ambulance profiles the project’s growth, its volunteer network and the community work behind the first 50 AED installations.

Hills to Hawkesbury

31 July 2021

45 and counting

A report on CDP’s early expansion across Hawkesbury communities and the local volunteers supporting installations.

Galston, Glenorie & Hills Rural News

26 March 2021

The project comes to Glenorie

Coverage of Glenorie’s introductory workshop, local committee and plans to improve community access to AEDs.

Awards Australia

2020 awards interview

A chat with NSW/ACT Young Achievers — Episode 16

Sophie joins fellow award winners to discuss community action and the origins of the project in this podcast interview.

ABC television and radio · May 2021

The May 2021 ABC coverage also featured on television and local radio. The online feature is available below; broadcast recordings have not yet been located.

Coffs Harbour · February 2024

The Defib Divas of Lowanna and Ulong grew their community AED network from one to nine.