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Surf Club Initiative Targets CPR Training Disparity for Women in Australia

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 22:05 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 22:05 | 1 source | 1 article

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The surf club initiative seeks to address the concerning disparity in CPR administration, where women are less likely to receive this life-saving intervention compared to men. This disparity can stem from various factors, including societal biases, fear of causing harm, and lack of confidence in performing CPR on women. By providing targeted training and awareness campaigns, the surf club hopes to empower more individuals to confidently administer CPR to women in emergency situations.

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Women are less likely than men to receive CPR. This surf club is looking to change that Foto: ABC Australia
ABC Australia 23 mar. 2026, 22:05 (2 hours ago) Excellent

Women are less likely than men to receive CPR. This surf club is looking to change that

NSW Ambulance data shows women are 10 per cent less likely than men to receive CPR from a bystander in public, and 50 per cent less likely to get defibrillation .

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