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Kinesiology and rigid sports tape for athletic strapping

Sports Tape & Strapping Techniques Guide for Australian Athletes

10 May 2026

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. Around 36,000 Australians a year end up in hospital from a sport injury, and…

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Wall-mounted workplace eyewash station for chemical splash response

Workplace Eye Safety & Eyewash Stations: WHS Guide

27 April 2026

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. Almost 50,000 eye injuries happen in Australian workplaces every year, and...

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Aluminium foam splint for fracture immobilisation

Splints & Fracture First Aid: Immobilisation Guide

11 April 2026

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated April 2026. Around 170,000 Australians are admitted to hospital each year with a fracture…

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Red trauma first aid backpack for high-risk workplace response

Trauma Kits for High-Risk Workplaces: Australian Guide

30 March 2026

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated March 2026. Australian workplaces with high-consequence hazards — construction…

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Australian spider close-up illustrating spider bite first aid
First-Aid Kits

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
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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Auditing workplace first aid supplies for WHS compliance
First-Aid Kits Workplace First Aid

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
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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