More community sport hubs will soon have access to life-saving defibrillators in NSW. 

The Minns Labor Government is injecting $500,000 into an AED grants and research program, including a new defibrillator mapping system. 

Nearly 200 clubs have already been accepted for grant funding - the majority, in regional areas. 

Rural Reporter, Toby Gough, spoke with the Heartbeat of Football Foundation's Director, Mark Falvo, about the move.

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