Sports First Aid
First aid tips, kit guides and safety advice from the MediBC team.
First aid terms explained
19 March 2024Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. If you’re keen to increase your first aid skills, you’ll need to…
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The new app that connects CPR trained people with emergencies
30 November 2022Wouldn’t it be great if trained professionals could get to emergencies much faster than they do right now? If you wouldn’t have to worry…
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What do I need to know about sudden cardiac arrest?
1 November 2022Sudden cardiac arrest affects around 30,000 Australians a year, with about 90% of cases ending in death. In fact, deaths from sudden cardiac arrest…
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How you can spot a diabetic emergency and what you can do to help
26 October 2022If you know someone with diabetes, you’ll understand that they have to manage their condition carefully to keep healthy. If they don’t do…
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Celebrate World First Aid Day This September
2 September 2022Did you know that World First Aid Day is celebrated on 10 September all over the globe? ...
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Tips for survival in the Australian outback
10 January 2022If you like an adventure and are planning a trip to the outback, you’ve probably already heard all the outback survival stories. But not all…
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How to prepare for a long car trip
30 June 2021Whether you’re planning a fun road trip or making an essential long distance journey, it pays to be prepared. There are lots to think about…
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10 essential items for your sports first aid kit
15 June 2021Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. If you enjoy sports or if you have a child who does, then a first aid kit is a…
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Going Trekking? Follow Our Tips for a Safe Trip
25 May 2021Part of the excitement of trekking is preparing for your adventure. While you are looking up locations and getting excited about scenery, spare a…
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Spearfishing for Beginners: How to Stay Safe When Spearfishing
17 February 2020Getting into spearfishing is a unique journey that will challenge you in new ways. This underwater sport requires both physical and mental…
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