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It’s no surprise that Australia is a nation of water lovers since we are blessed with so many natural resources.

But are you fully aware of the risks of spending time in the ocean or pool, even if you’re a strong swimmer? And would you know what to do if someone was drowning?

In this post, we...

Did you know that World First Aid Day is celebrated on 10 September all over the globe?

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Wound Awareness Week 2022 takes place from 15 to 21 August and is the perfect opportunity to brush up on your wound care skills.

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Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026.

Dealing with first aid emergencies is easier if you’re prepared.

That’s why we’ve written this article — to give you the basic facts you need about first aid for a variety of situations.

We’ve highlighted the...

Food poisoning is an unpleasant illness that can develop suddenly with a range of symptoms.

A person with food poisoning is likely to be vulnerable and unable to do much for themselves.

So we’ve written this article to explain how to treat food poisoning, recognise its symptoms and know when...

The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy says...

The latest stats from Safe Work Australia show that there were over 120,000 serious claims for injuries at work in 2019-20.

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Emergencies like fires, floods or extreme weather events can strike at any time.

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Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026.

If you’ve been tasked with setting up a first aid room at your workplace, you’ll want to make sure it ticks all the boxes.

But how do you know where to start and whether you’re including everything you need?

We’ve...

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026.

If you’ve enrolled on a first aid course, then give yourself credit for taking an important first step to knowing what to do in a medical emergency.

To give you a head start, we’ve pulled together some first aid common...