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Workplace first aid room with wall-mounted kit and supplies
Workplace First Aid

What do I need to know to set up a first aid room at work?

19 May 2022

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…

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First aid course training session with CPR and AED gear
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

5 most frequently asked questions in first aid courses

2 May 2022

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…

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Workplace first aid kit and fire blanket near an electrical hazard
Workplace First Aid

Know how to treat electric shocks and electric injuries

21 April 2022

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. While electric shocks and injuries are rare, they can be distressing for the…

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Family first aid kit ready for a seizure response
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

Know how to help someone having a seizure

31 March 2022

If you witness someone close to you, a colleague or even a complete stranger having a seizure, it may leave you feeling powerless if you don’t…

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HeartStart AED defibrillator with replacement pads
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How to use a defibrillator (AED): step-by-step and how it works

16 March 2022

Defibrillators (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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Beach safety gear with sunscreen and waterproof first aid kit
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

Know how to keep safe on the beach

1 March 2022

Are you making the most of the late summer season? If so, you’re probably squeezing in as many trips to the beach as you can. To enjoy the…

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DRSABCD action plan — the 7 first aid steps
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

DRSABCD action plan: what it stands for and the 7 steps

24 February 2022

Reviewed by the MediBC First Aid Team · Last updated June 2026 · Aligned with ANZCOR Basic Life Support guidelines. DRSABCD...

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Beginner doing essential car maintenance with vehicle first aid kit
First-Aid Kits

Essential car maintenance for beginners

31 January 2022

Whether you’ve just passed your driving test or you’re an experienced driver, it’s never too late to learn some essential car…

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Family first aid kit and wellness gear for healthy new year resolutions
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Find inspiration for your healthy New Year resolutions!

24 January 2022

It’s that time of year again when we resolve to make resolutions to see us through the next 12 months. ...

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Outback survival kit and supplies for remote travel
First-Aid Kits Sports First Aid

Tips for survival in the Australian outback

10 January 2022

If 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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