07/05/2026
Big news for every heart in Canberra ❤️
We are incredibly proud to announce that, thanks to over $500,000 in private donations, the StreetBeat initiative, led by GoodLoop Mutual in partnership with St John Ambulance ACT, has officially reached its goal of going city-wide! By the end of 2026, every single residential suburb in Canberra will have a life-saving, publicly accessible defibrillator (AED).
This massive milestone was made possible by two extraordinary philanthropists: Frederik Paulsen OBE and Canberran Mat Franklin. Their combined contribution of over $350,000 will fund 77 new AEDs and provide free CPR training for the next two years.
With sudden cardiac arrest remaining one of Australia’s leading causes of death, this important moment highlights what’s possible when communities, organisations and individuals come together with a shared purpose to save lives.
A huge thank you to all our partners, including GoodLoop Mutual, Capital Chemist and Community Bank Canberra, for helping make Canberra one of the first cities in the world to ensure every residential suburb is heart-safe.