On this episode, Greg Page. Sam has moved back home to the beautiful pastures of Australia, but we are collaborating The Link Podcast with Sam’s new University in Australia in this great sharing of experiences internationally!

Sam O’Brien talks to fellow Australian, and iconic children’s music band The Wiggles.

Greg Page is an Australian singer. Musician and actor. He is best known for being a founding member of the children's band The Wiggles in 1991~2006 and in 2012. More recently they had a reunion tour in 2020.
The average response time to get medical support from a paramedic service in Australia is 20 minutes…

In 2020, Greg suffered a cardiac arrest on stage at a Wiggles reunion event, where he nearly lost his life. Greg owes his life to an off-duty nurse who performed CPR and a team that brought over an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Greg has since used his experience to raise awareness of these devices. Greg has founded the organisation “Heart of the Nation” to send this message to the people of Australia! Sam and Greg talk about his experiences, the Resuscitation Council UK “chain of survival”, useful apps and everything in between!

Greg Page: @GregPage_Yellow
Heart of the nation: @HeartNationAus
Visit the website: Heart of the Nation Australia
How to do CPR and use and AED Resus Council UK "how to do CPR"

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Hosted by: Sam O'Brian
Produced & Edited By: Ben Woodrow-Hirst
Artwork: Shaun Kelly
Theme Music: Gavin Samways