Last week, the 67^th automated external defibrillator was installed at the Old Bank Dubbo as part of the Australian Red Cross Dubbo campaign. Started by first aid trainer George Chapman, it aims to have AEDs no more than two minutes apart in the high-traffic areas of Dubbo.

The funding for the $3000 machine was donated by Dubbo Macquarie Club.

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Dubbo Macquarie Club president Jen Cowley said the organisation was happy to support the campaign.

"We are just the conduit for the excellent work George has done," she said.

Ms Cowley said no one should hesitate to ask for help if they were in need of one of the defibrillators.

"Don't let George's work go to waste, it can happen to anyone," she said.

Old Bank Restaurant and Bar licensee Ryan Mackintosh said his location on Macquarie Street made the Old Bank the perfect spot for the AED. It was a busy area from people shopping at Dubbo Square to pedestrians crossing the street, he said.

Mr Macintosh said the Old Bank staff had all been trained on using the defibrillator and no one should hesitate to call on a staff member to help during an emergency.

The AED was the second last to be installed in Dubbo. The final defibrillator will be installed when the $3000 to purchase the machine has been raised.

Donations can be made at the Regional Australia Bank or by direct deposit to BSB number 932 000 and account number 100 380 939. Include your name as the reference.

Fundraising has also began for defibrillators to be installed across Wellington.

The first defibrillator for the town has already been funded thanks to the Wellington Rotary Club.

“This is a great start to the campaign. The first AED unit will be installed in the ‘Lion of Waterloo Hotel’ as it is one of the furthest business locations from where the ambulances are stationed," Mr Chapman said.

"I estimate that Wellington, and surrounding villages, will require up to twenty AED units.”

Each unit comes with an alarmed cabinet, prep unit and window sticker.

Donations for the Wellington appeal can be made to the Rotary Club of Wellington-Red Cross account. The BSB number is 082 922 and the account number is 367 170 284.