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Every year, around 30,000 Australians experience sudden cardiac arrest, making it one of the leading causes of death in our country. But what if you could make a difference?

The 16th of October is Restart a Heart Day. This year, to celebrate and raise awareness, we have hidden heart-shaped stress balls across four key locations, and it’s up to you to find them.

What You Need to Know

Dates: The treasure hunt will be running on October 16 and 17.

Locations: We have hidden our heart-shaped stress balls around Southbank, Bacchus Marsh and Nhill. Be on the lookout as you explore these locations!

16 and 17 October Southbank

  • Location: 3 Queens Bridge St, Southbank
  • Time: 8:00am - 6:00pm

16 October Bacchus Marsh

  • Location: Village Shopping Centre (outside Aldi)
  • Time: 10:00am - 4:30pm

17 October Nhill Show

  • Location: Nhill Showgrounds, Victoria Street, Nhill, 3418
  • Time: 1:00pm - 8:30pm

Treasure Hunt

  1. Find a Stress Ball: Each stress ball is marked with the St John logo and may have a special prize code.

  2. Check for a Prize Code: Some stress balls will include a special prize code. Each code corresponds to a reward, ranging from a Waterproof First Aid Kit to a Defib Package.

  3. Redeem Your Prize:

    • Visit our Prize claim page - the link will be with your stress ball.
    • Fill out the form with your details and the code on your stress ball.
    • Each code can only be used once, so be sure to enter the details carefully.

  4. Claim Your Prize: Once you have submitted your form we will send you an email with information on how to claim your prize, or we will deliver them directly to your address.

Prizes

Defib Package

CPR Course

Waterproof First Aid Kit

We have a range of exciting prizes up for grabs, including:

  • Defib Package (G3 Defibrillator, Pin-coded Cabinet and AED Ready Pack)
  • HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Courses
  • Bitesize eLearning DRSABCD Action Plan
  • Bitesize eLearning Defibrillation
  • Resuscitation Masks
  • Waterproof First Aid Kit
  • Any stress ball you find is yours to keep

The Importance of Restart a Heart Day

Every year, Restart a Heart Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of learning CPR and using a defibrillator. By participating in this treasure hunt, you’re not just having fun—you’re also helping us spread the word about how we can all be first prepared in a cardiac arrest emergency.

Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the date, and happy hunting.