Local sports clubs have another chance to apply for a new defibrillator and help save the lives of players, volunteers or spectators who suffer a sudden cardiac arrest.

Member for Yuroke Ros Spence today announced that applications for the third round of the $2.7 million Defibrillators for Sporting Clubs and Facilities Program are now open.

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with the roll out of 1,000 life-saving defibrillators to clubs and facilities across the state.

Our defibrillator roll out has been a huge success – already delivering nearly 600 defibrillators to clubs across the state.

That means there are just over 400 defibrillators and trainingpackages still up for grabs, so there’s no time to waste.

Clubs in the booming outer suburbs, where record numbers of people are joining up, are being urged to apply. There has been lower applications rates from Hume, Mornington Peninsula and the Yarra Ranges.

Defibrillators at local sports clubs keep players safe and spectators protected, but they’re also a vital tool for the community.

The use of public defibrillators for cardiac arrests has soared four-fold from 2.8 per cent in 2006/07 to 11 per cent in 2015/16.

Sporting clubs who already have a defibrillator are encouraged to register them with Ambulance Victoria. For more information or to apply online visit www.sport.vic.gov.au.