StreetBeat

03/11/2026

November is here and the clock is ticking!

Did you know only 10% of people who have a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital survive? We’re working hard to change that.

Throughout this month, we’re helping Canberra-based clubs bring life-saving AEDs right to their local sporting ground, court or oval.

If your sporting club raises $3,000 toward an AED this month, Community Bank Canberra and Regions, part of Bendigo Bank, will chip in the final $500 to get your device across the finish line!

Let’s protect our players, spectators and community. Register your team today via the link in bio!

23/10/2026

Take us back to last Friday, when we launched our 2026 StreetBeat appeal!

On Restart a Heart Day, at Stromlo Forest Park, GoodLoop was joined by members of the Dirt Maidens, a mountain biking group, whose kickstart fundraising helped deliver a publicly accessible AED at the popular precinct 🚴‍♀️❤

The Dirt Maidens have shown what’s possible when a group comes together.

Now it’s up to you!

👉 Register your sporting club or oval for the Restart a Heart challenge.

👉 Raise $3,000 via your community throughout November.

👉 Community Bank Canberra and Regions, part of Bendigo Bank, will get you over the line by topping up the remaining $500 to deliver a fully operational, 24/7 accessible AED package straight to your grounds, court or oval.

Register now at streetbeat.life!

StreetBeat is a GoodLoop initiative in partnership with St John Ambulance ACT, supported by Community Bank Canberra and Regions, part of Bendigo Bank.

15/10/2026

New season, new gear. 🏀⚽🏏But is the ultimate life-saving asset missing from your club’s registration list?

Every week, thousands of local players, parents and supporters fill our ovals for sporting matches. We never think twice about packing water bottles, shinguards or mouthguards, but having access to a defibrillator can save a life.

In honour of Restart a Heart Day today, we want to help local sporting groups protect their community and secure their most important asset this November.

Here’s the play:
Register your club or oval for the Restart a Heart challenge.
Raise $3,000 via your community throughout November.
GoodLoop will get you over the line by topping up the remaining $500 to deliver a fully operational, 24/7 accessible AED package straight to your grounds!
St John Ambulance ACT will actively monitor and track your AED, ensuring it is fully operational, emergency-ready and visible to local emergency services when seconds count.

Don’t leave player safety to chance this season. Head to the link in our bio to set up your club's official fundraising page today!

08/10/2026

Every heart has a story. What’s yours?

Today, StreetBeat is launching Stories from the Heart: a dedicated space to share the full range of real experiences, from the difficult moments to the positive outcomes that reinforce why heart health matters.

We begin with Susan*. At 62, after decades navigating high-stakes corporate roles and relentless workplace pressure, she thought she knew what stress felt like. She was wrong.

Swipe through to read her story, and learn how you can share your own journey with our community, or click on the link: streetbeat.life/blog/stories-from-the-heart--why-susan--is-sharing-her-story--and-you-can-too-

*Name changed to protect privacy. Stories from the Heart is a StreetBeat campaign.

30/09/2026

A major milestone for StreetBeat in Gungahlin! ❤️⚡

We’re proud to celebrate the installation of 19 publicly accessible AEDs across the Gungahlin region, bringing the total number of StreetBeat AEDs across Canberra to 66.

Much of this rollout has been made possible through the generous philanthropic support of Mat Franklin, helping StreetBeat move closer to its goal of placing an AED in every Canberra suburb.

Thank you to our partners at St John Ambulance ACT, Community Bank • Canberra & Regions , part of Bendigo Bank, the ACT Government , Gungahlin Marketplace, local businesses and community organisations for helping bring this project to life.

Together, we’re making lifesaving equipment more accessible and building communities that are better prepared when every second counts.
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29/09/2026

Only one in 10 Australians survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. It’s a shocking statistic, but it doesn’t have to be this way.

When sudden cardiac arrest strikes, every second matters. With emergency response times averaging 17 minutes, the real first line of defence may just be you and the closest automated external defibrillator (AED).

Using a defibrillator within the first five minutes can skyrocket survival rates up to 70-80 per cent. That’s why StreetBeat units are built to be visible, accessible 24/7, and always ready with automated daily self-tests.

Don't wait for an emergency to start looking. Click the link in our bio to find your nearest StreetBeat AED now.

19/08/2026

A major milestone for StreetBeat! ❤️⚡

We’re proud to celebrate the completion of the StreetBeat rollout across Tuggeranong, with 21 publicly accessible defibrillators now installed throughout the region.

This achievement has been made possible through our partnership with St John Ambulance ACT, generous philanthropic support of Mat Franklin, Community Bank Canberra and Regions and the support of the ACT Government, local businesses and community organisations.

A special thank you to Capital Chemist Group’s Roger Tall and Melita Flynn, who funded the first six publicly accessible AEDs in Tuggeranong, as well as Bonnie Greene, Greg Moore from Knight Frank Asset Management and Lanyon Marketplace, and Bonython Community Hub for helping bring the program to life.

Thank you also to Laura Nuttall MLA MLA, Mark Parton MLA and ACT Government representative Brian Bathgate for joining us to celebrate this important milestone.

Together, we’re helping make lifesaving equipment more accessible when every second counts.

30/07/2026

Did you know CPR has a beat? ��To save a life, push hard and fast at a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute.

The next time you need to act, try humming one of these chart-topping lifesavers:��

🎵Another One Bites the Dust by Queen, 110 BPM�
🎵 Poker face by Lady Gaga, 119 BPM�
🎵 Hips don’t lie by Shakira, 105 BPM�🎵 Stayin’ Alive by Bee Gees, 103 BPM

Knowing the rhythm means being ready when every second counts! Visit our link in bio for more information on how you can save a life.

29/07/2026

It takes a community to save a life.

Every StreetBeat AED tells a story of people coming together to make their neighbourhood a little safer.

Because when communities come together, every heartbeat matters.

❤️

28/07/2026

Rory Pittman’s story continues to inspire.

After surviving a sudden cardiac arrest at 16, he’s now helping make our region safer by supporting the rollout of publicly accessible AEDs across Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra and Googong.

We’re proud to see his journey featured by HerCanberra and grateful for his ongoing impact in the StreetBeat movement.

Read more: https://hercanberra.com.au/life/rory-pittman-streetbeat-aed-queanbeyan-cardiac-arrest-survivor/

❤️ Every heartbeat matters.

Cardiac arrest survivor Rory Pittman teamed up with StreetBeat to install accessible AEDs across Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, and Googong.