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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
First-Aid Kits Workplace First Aid

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…

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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…

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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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Workplace first aid kit ready for common work-related injuries
First-Aid Kits Workplace First Aid

Work-related injuries: What you need to know

20 June 2022

The latest stats from Safe Work Australia show that there were over 120,000 serious claims for injuries at work in 2019-20. ...

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Emergency preparedness with family first aid kit and survival supplies
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

Are you prepared for an emergency?

30 May 2022

Emergencies like fires, floods or extreme weather events can strike at any time. ...

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