Page 3 - MediBC Blog: First Aid Tips & Safety Advice

If you have a defibrillator in your community or workplace, it should be inspected regularly.

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Did you know that, according to the AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare), falls are the leading cause of hospital stays because of injury in Australia? The risk of falls also increases the older you get.

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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 first aid training, having first aid apps on your phone can enhance your knowledge and help you out in an emergency.

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

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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 know about first aid terms and definitions. These will help you remember conditions and procedures essential to first aid.

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Injuries and illnesses can happen at any moment, so it’s important to be prepared by having a well-stocked first aid kit to hand.

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If you live or work in an isolated area, you should have a remote first aid kit available, tailored to your needs.

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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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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 festivals tips.

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Giving your teen the freedom to navigate the world without you can be scary — for both you and them. But you can give them confidence by ensuring that they learn first aid for teens for situations where they or their friends are in need.

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