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First aid tips, kit guides and safety advice from the MediBC team.

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Bluebottle and jellyfish sting first aid: how to treat a sting in Australia

12 June 2026

Reviewed by the MediBC First Aid Team · June 2026 · Aligned with ANZCOR Guideline 9.4.5 Quick answer For a bluebottle...

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AED maintenance checklist — keep your defibrillator rescue-ready
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Stay safe with our defibrillator checklist

15 May 2024

If you have a defibrillator in your community or workplace, it should be inspected regularly. ...

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International Overdose Awareness Day first aid response
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International Overdose Awareness Day calls for remembrance

30 August 2023

International 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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Workplace first aid kit and AED defibrillator on site
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What are my first aid responsibilities at work?

15 March 2023

Reviewed 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 with snake bite kit and bandage
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Snake bite first aid: how to treat a snake bite in Australia

28 February 2023

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated July 2026. Snake bite...

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Dental first aid for knocked tooth and toothache
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Dental first aid

15 February 2023

Would 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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Flood first aid with trauma kit and family supplies
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First aid for floods

31 January 2023

Flood season is upon us, so it makes sense to prepare for their effects. ...

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First aider checking blood pressure with Omron BP monitor
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What first aiders need to know about blood pressure

16 January 2023

Reviewed 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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Heat stroke first aid with cooling towel and ice pack
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How to help someone with heat exhaustion or heat stroke

6 January 2023

Reviewed 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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Family Christmas safety with first aid kit ready
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First aid tips for a safe Christmas

30 December 2022

Christmas 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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