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Michael Randall

Founder, Mediband

Michael founded Mediband in 2004 and has led the company for over two decades, providing medical IDs to people worldwide living with chronic conditions, allergies, and disabilities. Mediband is NDIS-registered, designed in Australia, and supplies hospitals including Boston Children's, LA County, and the St Vincent's Hospital allergy clinic. Michael works directly with peak bodies, NDIS support coordinators, and pharmaceutical clinical trials.

Credentials: Founder & CEO, Mediband (2004–present)

Areas of expertise:

The Mediband Blog

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Hearing Loss and Medical Alert Bracelets: Staying Safe When Communication Is Challenging

It’s National Deaf Awareness Week 2021. Find out more about the deaf community in Australia and how you can help a hearing-impaired loved one in our article.

21 Sept 2021 4 min read

Autism Diagnosis in Children: How Parents Can Help and Keep Their Child Safe

Practical guidance for parents after a child's autism diagnosis — early intervention, communication strategies, and safety planning.

30 July 2021 8 min read

How to Prepare for a Hospital Stay: The Complete Checklist

Everything you need to prepare for a hospital stay — from packing the right items and organising medical information to preparing your home for recovery.

15 June 2021 8 min read

Medical Supply Preparedness: How to Build an Emergency Health Kit

Build an emergency health kit for chronic-condition households. What to stock, how to rotate, and why a medical ID belongs in every kit.

15 Feb 2021 4 min read

Medical Abbreviations for Medical ID Bracelets: The Complete Guide

For allergy engraving, use NKA (no known allergies), NKDA (no known drug allergies) or PCN (penicillin). Learn what to shorten and write in full.

17 Sept 2021 6 min read

Caring for a Relative with Dementia: Practical Tips for Safety and Support

Caring for a relative with dementia: learn safety strategies, communication tips, planning steps and how medical ID can support daily care.

16 July 2021 8 min read

Who should wear a medical alert bracelet?

Diabetes, epilepsy, allergies, heart conditions and more — discover who should wear a medical alert bracelet and why it could save your life in an emergency.

31 May 2021 5 min read

What Is the Best Body Temperature for a Baby? (Parent's 2026 Guide)

Baby temperature guide: learn normal ranges, fever signs, thermometer options and when to seek medical advice for your child.

1 Feb 2021 6 min read

Living with an Invisible Disability: How to Cope, Communicate, and Stay Safe

Practical coping strategies, communication tips and safety tools for people living with invisible disabilities and hidden conditions.

19 Aug 2021 9 min read

Helping Your Child Live with Allergies: A Parent's Complete Safety Guide

Practical guidance for parents of children with food and other allergies — safe home tips, school plans, travel, and medical alert bracelets.

30 June 2021 8 min read

Newly Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes: Your Complete Self-Care Guide

A guide for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes — nutrition, exercise, medications, monitoring, and why a medical alert matters.

30 May 2021 8 min read

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): Symptoms, Treatment, and Why You Need a Medical Alert Bracelet

Complex regional pain syndrome is a type of chronic pain. If you or a loved one has CRPS, you’ll get more helpful information about it in this post.

29 Dec 2020 5 min read

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