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Spacer Mask Sizes: Small vs Large - Which One Do You Need?

4 August 2026 · 3 min read

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated August 2026. This is general information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor, pharmacist or asthma educator. A…

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First aid kit contents checklist Australia
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First aid kit contents and checklist: what to pack (Australia)

17 July 2026

What belongs in an Australian first aid kit? Use this practical contents checklist to stock a compliant kit for home, car or workplace...

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Triage explained: categories, colours and how triage tags work
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Triage explained: categories, colours and how triage tags work

8 July 2026

Triage explained: what the categories and colours mean, how triage tags work, and how casualties are prioritised in an emergency...

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Diabetic emergency first aid — treating a hypo (low blood sugar)
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Diabetic Emergency First Aid: How to Treat a Hypo (Australian Guide)

3 July 2026

A diabetic emergency can develop fast. This guide explains how to recognise and treat a hypo (low blood sugar) with fast-acting glucose, what to do…

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How to use an EpiPen adrenaline autoinjector — anaphylaxis first aid
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How to Use an EpiPen: Anaphylaxis First Aid (Australian Guide)

3 July 2026

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction, and adrenaline given early saves lives. This guide explains how to recognise anaphylaxis and how…

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Asthma first aid Australia — the 4x4x4 reliever steps
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Asthma First Aid: The 4x4x4 Reliever Steps (Australian Guide)

3 July 2026

What to do in an asthma emergency, the Australian way. This guide explains the signs of an asthma attack and the simple 4x4x4 reliever steps &mdash…

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How to stop a nosebleed — Australian first aid steps
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How to Stop a Nosebleed: First Aid Steps (Australian Guide)

3 July 2026

Most nosebleeds look worse than they are and can be stopped at home. This guide shows the correct first aid — lean forward and pinch the soft…

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Choking first aid Australia — back blows and chest thrusts step by step
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Choking First Aid: How to Help a Choking Adult, Child or Baby (Australian Guide)

3 July 2026

How to help someone who is choking, the Australian way. This step-by-step guide covers the signs of mild and severe choking, back blows and chest…

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Are first aid kits mandatory in the workplace — Australian WHS guide
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Are First Aid Kits Mandatory in the Workplace? Australian WHS Rules Explained

3 July 2026

Yes — providing first aid is a legal duty in Australian workplaces. This guide explains what the WHS Code of Practice requires, what a…

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Duty of care in workplace first aid — Australian guide for employers and first aiders
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Duty of Care in Workplace First Aid: What Employers and First Aiders Must Know

3 July 2026

A plain-English guide to duty of care in Australian workplace first aid — the PCBU's legal duty under the WHS Act, how many first aiders you…

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