GoodSAM is a program that lets people volunteer to help out when somebody has a heart attack.

Every minute counts in an emergency, and if a volunteer is can make it to the scene before the ambulance, it can save a person's life.

Doctor Tom Evans from New South Wales Ambulance joins John to talk about the importance of the program.

You can sign up to be a volunteer here

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