The Community Defibrillator Fund

The Community AED Fund operates when Tasmanian government funding is pledged. It aims to increase the number of AEDs by providing funding support to community and not-for-profit organisations and individuals.
Access to AEDs in rural and remote locations across Tasmania is critical.

Early access to an AED helps save lives, and every publicly accessible AED provides an opportunity to assist someone in cardiac arrest, prior to ambulance arrival.

When the Fund is open, applications are assessed based on the location and accessibility of the AED, your willingness to maintain your AED (including cost of replacing the battery and pads), and your willingness to register your AED with the Ambulance Tasmania - GoodSAM program.

Community AED Fund – Round 2 (2025/2026 financial year)

Applications are now open! Submit your application by 11:55 pm, Saturday 31 January 2026.

How to Apply:

• Complete this eApplication form or
• Download the PDF application form and submit it via email

For questions or assistance, contact us at communityAEDfund@ambulance.tas.gov.au