The power to save a life, right in your pocket

Why timing matters

In Queensland, every second counts

Over 5,700 Queenslanders suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year (around 15 people every day), so when a sudden cardiac arrest occurs, immediate defibrillation is the single most critical factor in survival. In regional towns, remote worksites, or busy Queensland beaches, waiting for emergency services can take precious minutes.

Help can be miles away when an emergency happens. Having a portable defibrillator on hand ensures lifesaving support is ready wherever you are in Queensland.

More than 80%

of these cardiac arrests happen at home or in local community settings away from traditional public AEDs.

Less than 10%

of patients survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest without immediate intervention.

Up to a 70% survival rate

is possible when CPR and defibrillation are applied within the first few critical minutes.

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Small in size. Massive in impact.

The St John Pocket AED revolutionises emergency preparedness. Weighing less than a standard bottle of water and small enough to fit into a glove box, backpack, or first aid kit, it delivers full-power lifesaving capability wherever life takes you.

Ultra-portable: Compact, lightweight design built to travel in your car, caravan, boat, or tool bag.
Simple and intuitive: Smart voice guidance, visual cues, and a built-in CPR metronome guide anyone through the resuscitation process step by step, with no medical training required.
Universal smart pads: Dual-use pads designed for both adults and children, with a simple one-touch child mode switch to instantly adjust power levels.
Built Queensland tough: IP65 water and dust resistant, 1.5m drop-tested, and engineered to withstand harsh real-world environments, from dusty regional roads to coastal conditions.
Connected and reliable: Equipped with a 3-year battery life, automatic weekly self-tests, and optional 4G connectivity with geo-location tracking for total fleet visibility.
Long-term peace of mind: Fully reusable device backed by a five-year manufacturer's warranty.

Ready for real Queensland life

A sudden cardiac arrest does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time, regardless of age, health, or fitness level. Whether you live with an underlying heart condition, work in a high-risk environment, or simply spend time out in the community, emergency situations rarely happen next door to a hospital or public building.

When you are travelling, exploring the outdoors, working on-site, or spending time at home, ask yourself: where is your nearest defib? Instead of relying on a fixed public AED that might be locked, kilometres away, or out of reach, the St John Pocket AED ensures you carry that lifesaving capability right with you.

Essential protection for every environment

Managing underlying health risks: Vital peace of mind for individuals or family members with known cardiac conditions, giving you immediate access to a defibrillator at home or while travelling.
Adventure and outdoor recreation: Perfect for camping trips, 4WD excursions, boating, and hiking across regional Queensland where emergency response times can be longer.
Mobile workers and trades: Critical safety equipment for field technicians, lone workers, long-haul drivers, and mobile service teams working away from fixed facilities.
Community groups and sports clubs: Lightweight, reliable protection for weekend footy, community events, local halls, and social groups.
At home and on the road: Compact security for everyday household safety, caravanners, and retirees exploring the state.

Having a defibrillator handy that is powerful enough to revive a heart can make all the difference in those first few critical minutes.

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Complete your first aid preparedness

The Pocket AED works hand-in-hand with our complete range of St John QLD emergency solutions:

Fixed AEDs: Maximum coverage for permanent offices, schools, and public community facilities.
Pocket AED: Personal, portable protection for vehicles, mobile staff, and outdoor activities.
First aid kits and restock: Fully equipped kits designed for vehicles, workplaces, and homes.
CPR and first aid training: Build team confidence with nationally accredited training delivered across Queensland.

Ready to protect your home, fleet, or community?

Visit our online shop to order your St John Pocket AED today, or speak with our Queensland team to request a product demonstration or organise a tailored fleet quote for your organisation.

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Frequently asked questions

No. Voice guidance and LED prompts calmly and clearly guide you through every step of the process. The Pocket AED has been designed to help everyday people step up in high-stress moments, with no prior medical experience required. While formal CPR and first aid training helps build extra confidence, the unit itself is completely bystander-friendly. If you would like extra practice, St John QLD offers accredited first aid training courses across the state.

No. Making the Pocket AED compact did not compromise its clinical power. Clinical performance is not a function of physical size. It delivers the exact same biphasic shock energy as a full-sized AED, providing 150J on the adult setting and 50J on the child setting.

A fixed AED mounted in a cabinet covers a specific building or room. However, cardiac emergencies often happen on the move, out on a job site, or on the road. The Pocket AED extends your safety coverage to fleet vehicles, field staff, remote workers, and outdoor community events. Having both ensures you have fixed site protection as well as mobile readiness wherever your team goes.

Yes. The Pocket AED comes with universal smart pads suitable for both adult and paediatric patients. Simply switch the device to child mode using the built-in control to automatically adjust the electrical energy output to a safe level for a child. There is no need to swap pads or insert a separate child key during an emergency.

No. The device automatically analyses the patient's heart rhythm as soon as the pads are applied. It will only advise or deliver a shock if a shockable, life-threatening rhythm is detected, making it completely safe for bystanders to use.

No. The Pocket AED is a fully reusable, semi-automatic defibrillator backed by a 5-year manufacturer's warranty. After an emergency event, the device simply requires a replacement set of smart pads and a battery refresh to return it to full rescue-readiness.

Absolutely. Its lightweight design, IP65 dust and water resistance, and 1.5m drop-test durability make it the ideal safety addition for 4WDs, caravans, remote worksites, and regional travel where emergency medical assistance may be further away.

Lifesaving technology at your fingertips.

No medical experience needed. Just take it with you.