Chain of Survival; Ambulance Victoria (Term 3, 2026)

Chain of Survival Presentation

Recognise the Signs. Take Action. Save a Life.

Knowing what to do in a medical emergency can make a significant difference to someone's chances of survival. This informative and engaging presentation is designed to help participants understand how to recognise serious medical emergencies and respond with confidence.

Ideal for older adults, carers, family members, volunteers, and community members, this session explores the important steps that form the Chain of Survival — the series of actions that can help save a life during a cardiac emergency.

Participants will learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of conditions such as:

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Cardiac arrest

The presentation guides attendees through each stage of responding to an emergency, including:

• Recognising when something is wrong

• Calling Triple Zero (000)

• Understanding the role of CPR

• Learning how and when to use a defibrillator (AED)

• What happens when paramedics arrive

• What to expect during hospital treatment and care

This practical and accessible session aims to increase confidence, reduce uncertainty, and equip participants with valuable knowledge that could help them support a family member, friend, neighbour, or member of the community in a medical emergency.

Session Details

Duration: 45 minutes

No prior medical knowledge is required. Questions and discussion are welcome throughout the presentation.

Being prepared can save lives. Join us to learn the simple but vital actions that make up the Chain of Survival.