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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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The chain of survival: steps to survive a cardiac arrest
15 July 2023Quick answerThe chain of survival is the sequence of actions that gives someone in sudden cardiac arrest the best chance of survival. Each link…
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National Road Safety Week: How to provide first aid in a road accident
15 May 2023Did you know that more than 1,200 people are killed and around 44,000 are seriously injured on Australian roads every year? These shocking statistics…
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Workplace First Aid
First aid on the ocean waves
30 March 2023Setting sail on a boat is a fun and usually a safe way to enjoy the beauty of the ocean. But accidents can happen, so it’s best to be prepared…
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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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Family & Home First Aid
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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First aid myths busted
30 September 2022Did you know that there are a lot of first aid myths out there that could do more harm than good? ...
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Workplace First Aid
What do I need to know to set up a first aid room at work?
19 May 2022Reviewed 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…
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How to use a defibrillator (AED): step-by-step and how it works
16 March 2022Defibrillators (AEDs) explained: how they work, when to use one, and simple step-by-step guidance for using an AED in an emergency...
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