first aid

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

Whether you’re a city slicker or love exploring the outback, it's important to know spider bites first aid.

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

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Did you know that, according to the AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare), falls are the leading cause of hospital stays because of injury in Australia? The risk of falls also increases the older you get.

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

First aid is an essential skill that can help save lives. While nothing beats first aid training, having first aid apps on your phone can enhance your knowledge and help you out in an emergency.

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Did you know that businesses must carry out an audit of their first aid kit once every 12 months?

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

If you’re keen to increase your first aid skills, you’ll need to know about first aid terms and definitions. These will help you remember conditions and procedures essential to first aid.

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Basic first aid for the elderly is an essential skill if you care for an older loved one or work with seniors.

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We’re heading into festival season, so make sure you’re prepared not just to have a good time but to stay safe with our first aid for festivals tips.

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Everyone gets cuts and scratches occasionally, and most heal of their own accord within a short timeframe. But how do you make your wound heal faster so you feel better sooner?

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World First Aid Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of September every year. This means that World First Aid Day 2023 falls on 9 September.

In this post, we’re going to find out more about the day and the increasingly important role that digital technology is playing in first aid. Read on to know...