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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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CPR app emergency response with CPR keyring and AED
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The new app that connects CPR trained people with emergencies

30 November 2022

Wouldn’t it be great if trained professionals could get to emergencies much faster than they do right now? If you wouldn’t have to worry…

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Sudden cardiac arrest first aid with AED defibrillator
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What do I need to know about sudden cardiac arrest?

1 November 2022

Sudden 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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Diabetic emergency first aid response with monitoring kit
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How you can spot a diabetic emergency and what you can do to help

26 October 2022

If you know someone with diabetes, you’ll understand that they have to manage their condition carefully to keep healthy. If they don’t do…

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First aid myths busted with correct first aid response
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First aid myths busted

30 September 2022

Did you know that there are a lot of first aid myths out there that could do more harm than good? ...

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Water safety with marine first aid kit on the boat
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Water safety: Know the risks and what to do if someone is drowning

15 September 2022

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…

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World First Aid Day family first aid kit ready
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Celebrate World First Aid Day This September

2 September 2022

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

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