Family & Home First Aid

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

Family & Home First Aid

39 guides in this category
Falls prevention check with elderly relative and family first aid kit
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

Your guide to falls prevention and treatment

30 April 2024

Did you know that, according to the AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare), falls are the leading cause of hospital stays…

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First aid app on smartphone showing emergency CPR steps
Family & Home First Aid Workplace First Aid

The 5 first aid apps you need on your phone

15 April 2024

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…

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First aid terms glossary with bandages and CPR chart
Family & Home First Aid Workplace First Aid

First aid terms explained

19 March 2024

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…

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Stroke first aid response with patient in recovery position
Family & Home First Aid Workplace First Aid

Could you help someone having a stroke?

29 June 2023

How confident are you about recognising the signs of a stroke? What should you do if you suspect one? ...

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Tracking your health at home with blood pressure monitor and thermometer
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

How can I track my health at home?

15 June 2023

Taking responsibility for your own health is a great goal to have. ...

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Eye first aid treatment with eyewash and saline solution
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

First aid for your eyes

30 May 2023

Eye injuries could be more common than you think — according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, close to 52,000 people…

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Sudden cardiac arrest first aid with AED defibrillator
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

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
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

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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World First Aid Day family first aid kit ready
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

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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Allergic reaction first aid response with family kit and EpiPen
Family & Home First Aid

Allergic reactions 101

30 June 2022

The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy says...

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