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Parent teaching child first aid using a family kit
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

What should I teach my child about first aid?

3 January 2022

When you have kids, minor accidents are an unfortunate fact of life. So it’s totally natural for you as a parent to have some basic first aid…

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Family first aid kit ready for common home hazards
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What are the most common hazards at home and how can I avoid them?

1 December 2021

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, injury at home is a big risk. In fact, you are more likely to hurt yourself at home than…

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Restaurant kitchen with workplace first aid kit ready
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What should a restaurant first aid kit contain?

17 November 2021

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. If you manage a restaurant, you’ll know the importance of having a first…

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Family first aid kit ready for a safe Halloween night
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

Celebrating Hallowe’en safely this year

29 October 2021

It’s that time of year to let off steam and have some spooky fun. Whether you’re a parent of young kids or enjoy partying yourself…

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Spring kitchen with fire blanket and family first aid kit
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

Give your kitchen a revamp this spring

15 October 2021

Spring is finally here and there’s no better excuse to give your kitchen a deep clean and style revamp. ...

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Family enjoying a safe summer day with sunscreen and first aid kit
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

How to make your spring and summer super safe

30 September 2021

Now that our thoughts are turning to spring and summer, most of us are keen to get outdoors to enjoy everything the new season has to offer. Before…

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Babies and children first aid kit on the changing table
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

What should first aid kits for babies and children include?

17 September 2021

Any parent or parent-to-be wants to do everything possible to keep their little one safe and cared for. So as well as the day-to-day stuff like…

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Community space safety with first aid kit and AED
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How can I make my community space safe?

30 August 2021

If you have responsibility for a community space such as a library or community café, you will know how important it is to make it safe for…

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Remote area first aid preparation for rural Australia
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How to prepare for moving to a remote area

19 August 2021

If you’ve been a city slicker all your life and are now moving to rural Australia, you may feel daunted at the prospect. Living in remote…

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First-time camper checklist with tent and first aid kit
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Checklist for first time campers

30 July 2021

There’s a first time for everything, and that includes camping. We’ve put together our checklist for first time camping to show you how…

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