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Australian spider close-up illustrating spider bite first aid

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Spider bites in Australia: first aid, symptoms and when to worry

30 May 2024

Reviewed by the MediBC First Aid Team · Last updated June 2026 · Aligned with ANZCOR and healthdirect guidance...

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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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Falls prevention check with elderly relative and family first aid kit

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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

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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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Auditing workplace first aid supplies for WHS compliance

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How to do an audit of your workplace first aid kit

1 April 2024

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

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First aid terms glossary with bandages and CPR chart

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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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Carer giving first aid to elderly relative at home

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First aid for the elderly

30 November 2023

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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Festival first aid kit ready for crowd safety and dehydration

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Stay safe with our first aid for festivals tips

15 November 2023

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…

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Australian bites and stings first aid with snake bite kit

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Bites and stings 101

30 July 2023

Living in Australia means we have to share our space with all kinds of different creatures that can deliver a nasty nip. So it’s useful to know…

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Chain of Survival cardiac arrest response with AED

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The chain of survival: steps to survive a cardiac arrest

15 July 2023

Quick answerThe chain of survival is the sequence of actions that gives someone in sudden cardiac arrest the best chance of survival. Each link…

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