In 2015 after about 6 years of irregular heart patterns on and off I was convinced by my sister (nurse) to get checked out. I was 43 years old and having rapid heartbeats that would take my breath away and I felt like I was about to collapse mainly after exercise. I ended up in CCU for a week for more tests to which they concluded I have a rare heart condition called CPVT. Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) causes an irregular heart rhythm that can be life threatening. It often shows up in childhood, but can show up later in life. The first sign is often fainting or near fainting during exercise or strong emotion.

Carly Ryan's decision to take home a defibrillator saved her mother's life (9News)

Sisters Nicole and Shannon lost a well loved, fit and full of life uncle a couple years ago who suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) after exercising at the Manly Harbour.

Both sisters now support and promote the Heart Safe Australia programs to raise such awareness about the THREE VERY IMPORTANT STEPS ( 1. Call 000 2. CPR and 3. Shock - Defibrillator) in WA and across Australia.

NINE Heart Safe Australia Program Initiatives to Raise Awareness and Education about the 3-STEPS to potentially SAVE a LIFE in case of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) out-of-hospital and about the vital function that defibrillators can perform in potentially saving lives in communities across Australia

On average, 575 Australians suffering a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) every week and ONLY 1 out of 10 WILL SURVIVE!

Are YOU able, willing and READY to HELP?

Interview by Max Dagenais, founder of Heart Safe Australia with the Health Minister Hon. Brad Hazzard during the Restart a Heart morning event hosted by Heart Safe Australia and Surf Life Saving NSW.

Heart Safe Australia is VERY excited to have Andrew Morello, awarded entrepreneur, join Heart Safe Australia as an Ambassador and on the Advisory Board

A Mindray Public Access Defibrillator donated by Mindray Defibrillators in association with Heart Safe Australia has been installed at the very busy Manly Wharf, the water entrance to the beautiful Sydney Northern Beaches.

A BIG THANK YOU to Mindray Defibrillators in association with Heart Safe Australia and specially Craig Spence for presenting a Public Access Defibrillator donation to the mayor of the Northern Beaches Michael Regan. Heart Safe Australia is raising awareness and education by creating Heart Safe Environments across Australia to save lives!

Well done Mark and team at the Quest Apartment Hotels at Manly Wharf for receiving the Heart Safe Hotel Check from Heart Safe Australia for having processes and staff awareness ready in case of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) at Quest Apartments in beautiful Manly.

An Australian woman has spoken out after she suffered a heart attack on a rowing machine last year and spent three days in a coma

WOW!!! What an AMAZING COMMUNITY and support for RESTART A HEART morning at Manly Surf Club (Manly Lsc) with Heart Safe Australia, Surf Life Saving NSW, Ambulance Service NSW State HQ, and Manly Police Station and Captain Kindness