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First aid tips, kit guides and safety advice from the MediBC team.
Bluebottle and jellyfish sting first aid: how to treat a sting in Australia
12 June 2026Reviewed by the MediBC First Aid Team · June 2026 · Aligned with ANZCOR Guideline 9.4.5 Quick answer For a bluebottle...
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Stay safe with our defibrillator checklist
15 May 2024If you have a defibrillator in your community or workplace, it should be inspected regularly. ...
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International Overdose Awareness Day calls for remembrance
30 August 2023International Overdose Awareness Day is coming up on 31 August, offering a chance for everyone to know about first aid for overdose. ...
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What are my first aid responsibilities at work?
15 March 2023Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. If you manage a workplace, then you should know your responsibilities when it…
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Snake bite first aid: how to treat a snake bite in Australia
28 February 2023Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated July 2026. Snake bite...
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Dental first aid
15 February 2023Would you know what to do if you knocked a tooth out or how to help someone bleeding heavily from the mouth? ...
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First aid for floods
31 January 2023Flood season is upon us, so it makes sense to prepare for their effects. ...
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What first aiders need to know about blood pressure
16 January 2023Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. Blood pressure that’s too high or too low can lead to serious medical…
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How to help someone with heat exhaustion or heat stroke
6 January 2023Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. While we head into summer, it’s good to know what to do to help someone…
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First aid tips for a safe Christmas
30 December 2022Christmas should be a time of joy and happiness, but accidents and illnesses can still happen. That’s why we’ve put together this…
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