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Publications and media
Publications designed to educate, advocate, and inspire action.
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Access the latest findings and expert perspectives to help improve survival rates of sudden cardiac arrest.
Explore our latest publications and media:
Town Hall
The first AuSCAA Town Hall for members and prospective members was hosted virtually on 27 May 2025.
The Lorne Summit Declaration
In May 2025 AuSCAA and the National Heart Foundation brought 150 leading researchers, clinicians and policymakers together for the Lorne Sudden Cardiac Arrest Australia Symposium.
There attendees investigated critical gaps in sudden cardiac arrest prevention, detection and survival in Australia, particularly gaps that affect young Australians and athletes.
In the wake of the symposium, AuSCAA urgently called for a national coordinated response to one of the nation’s foremost public health emergencies.
Media
Stay informed with our latest commentary and interviews, including media features showcasing our call for a national AED mandate and other life-saving initiatives.
AuSCAA Chair Professor Jamie Vandenberg speaking to Joe O'Brien of ABC News about The Lorne Summit Declaration.
AuSCAA Steering Committee members Dr Elizabeth Paratz (pictured below) and Professor Andre La Gerche spoke to The Age newspaper about the need for a national defibrillator mandate.
Publications
Delve into peer-reviewed articles and strategy papers that outline actionable national frameworks to combat cardiac arrest.
