The Numbers That Make
First Aid Training
Essential
Every statistic on this page represents a real life. These are the facts behind why knowing CPR is one of the most important skills any Australian can have.
32,000+
Cardiac arrests
per year in Australia
~70
Cardiac arrests
every single day
Only 10%
Currently survive
out-of-hospital arrest
80%
Of cardiac arrests
happen at home
Understanding the Scale of the Crisis
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Australians experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest every year
Over 32,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals annually one of the highest rates in the developed world. Most happen without warning.
~0
Cardiac arrests every day
One cardiac arrest every 21 minutes across homes, workplaces, and public spaces nationwide.
0%
Current survival rate
Only 1 in 10 victims survive, because trained bystander help rarely reaches them in time.
Survival Drops Every Single Minute
Without CPR or defibrillation, chances of survival decrease by 710% for every minute that passes. The window to act is dangerously short.
0 min
survival
2 min
survival
4 min
survival
6 min
survival
8 min
survival
10 min
survival
When CPR and an AED are used within 35 minutes of collapse, survival rates can reach up to 70%, compared to just 10% today.
What Trained Bystanders Can Achieve
Higher survival chances
Immediate CPR from a bystander can double or even triple a person's chance of surviving cardiac arrest compared to waiting for paramedics alone.
Survival rate with early AED
When CPR is combined with defibrillation within 3-5 minutes of collapse, survival rates can climb to up to 70%.
Survival drop per minute
For every minute that passes without CPR or defibrillation, the chance of survival falls by 7-10%. Fast action is essential.
You Are the Most Likely First Responder
In most cardiac emergencies, ambulance services cannot arrive fast enough. A trained bystander on scene in the first critical minutes is the single greatest factor in improving survival.
0%
of cardiac arrests occur at home
This means the first responder isn’t usually a paramedic it’s a family member, a partner, or a friend. Being trained in CPR could mean saving someone you love.
Only 40% of victims receive bystander CPR before the ambulance arrives
4575% bystander CPR rates vary across Australian states and territories
710% survival drops per minute without CPR or defibrillation
Across Australia, bystander CPR rates range from 45% to 75% depending on location meaning tens of thousands of cardiac arrest victims each year do not receive the help they need in time. Training more Australians closes this gap.
The Training Gap
We Need to Close
While more than half of Australians have done CPR training at some point, only a fraction are currently trained. CPR guidelines are updated regularly and skills fade fast without practice.
Annual refresher training is strongly recommended and is the single most effective way to ensure you're ready to act when it truly matters.
Have done CPR training
at some point in their lives
Currently trained in CPR
completed training within the last year
That means 78% of Australians are not currently equipped to respond confidently in a cardiac emergency.
Be the Person Who
Makes the Difference
Learning CPR gives you the skills and confidence to act in those critical first minutes before emergency services arrive. The facts below show exactly why it matters.
32,000+
Cardiac Arrests
Australians experience cardiac arrest outside hospital each year.
2–3×
Survival Increase
Immediate CPR can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival.
10%
Per Minute Lost
Every minute without CPR reduces survival by up to 10 percent.
80%
Happen at Home
Most cardiac arrests occur at home. It could be someone you love.
Only 1 in 10 cardiac arrest victims survive — often because help didn’t arrive in time.
Only 22% of Australians have current CPR training — the gap is critical.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Getting trained takes just a few hours — and it could save a life.