Shocktober
Tell us what Shocktober means to you and one lucky winner will receive a St John Pocket Defibrillator
78% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in our homes. This Shocktober is your chance to win your own portable and lightweight pocket-sized defibrillator.
Each year in October ‘Shocktober’ aims to highlight the vital importance of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and CPR in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest.
Having more defibrillators in the community, accessible 24 hours a day, means we can increase the survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest.
Shocktober Competition
We want to give back to YOU! We are giving away 1 x St John Pocket AED (valued at $1,995).
To enter, submit a photo, video or text telling us what Shocktober means to you. Whether it's a creative tribute, a community moment or a personal story - we want to see it!
The St John Pocket AED - Our smallest defibrillator yet!
Weighs less than 700grams
IP65 rating
Drop tested from 1.5m
150 joules for adults and 50 joules in child mode
One-touch power on, child mode and defibrillation functions
Time to shock in less than 8 seconds
Smart voice guidance and CPR metronome
3-year battery life with weekly self-test
4-year lifespan smart pads (suitable for both adults and children)
5-year warranty
Learn CPR in Minutes with CPR LAB
CPR Lab is travelling around Victoria this October teaching Victorians how to perform CPR in just 10 minutes*. CPR Lab is a mobile learning bus that helps you learn the lifesaving technique by providing real-time feedback as you practice on a manikin. You even get to compete with others to see how well you can do CPR!
*Non-accredited
Upcoming Events:
St John Restart A Heart Day Challenge: 4-hour Continuous CPR Live Stream: Friday 16th October 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm. The Atrium at Fed Square, 2 Birrarung Marr Walk, Melbourne
Watch the YouTube Livestream here
Narre Warren CFA Open Day: Saturday 24 October 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm. Narre Warren Fire Brigade, 292 Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road, Narre Warren South
Caroline Springs Fire Brigade: Sunday 25 October 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm. Hillside Fire Station, 4 Gourlay Road, Hillside
AFLW Emergency Services Match: Sunday 25 October 2026 1:00pm - 6:00pm. Kennedy Community Centre, 94 Tootal Road, Dingley Village
North Melbourne School Fete: Friday 6 November 2026 4:00pm - 8:00pm. North Melbourne Primary School, 210 Errol St, North Melbourne
Northland Emergency Services Day: Friday 6 November 2026 4:00pm. Northland Shopping Centre, 2-50 Murray Road
Djerriwarrh Festival: Saturday 7 November 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm. 232 High Street, Melton
Maroondah Festival: Sunday 8 November 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm. Town Square, 20 Civic Square, Croydon
Westfield Airport West Community Safety Day: Saturday 14 November 11:00am - 3:00pm. Westfield Airport West, 29/35 Louis Street, Airport West
Brimbank Festive Fun Day: Sunday 29 November 2026 11:00am - 3:00pm. Clarke Street Carpark, Clarke Street, Sunshine
CPR Lab
We bring this community focused lifesaving initiative to communities all over Victoria
Learn CPR at events, festivals and shopping centres near you, free, in just 10 minutes.
First Aid Training
Knowing First Aid means you can step in and help when accidents happen at home, or in the workplace.
View our full range of First Aid Courses to find the right one for you.
DEFIB IN YOUR STREET
Defib in Your Street is currently aiming to make Werribee the safest place in Australia to have a sudden cardiac arrest.
Find out more about the program.