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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)

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Dangerously High Blood Pressure: Symptoms, Causes & What To Do (2026)

Hypertensive crisis: blood pressure above 180/120 is a medical emergency. Learn the warning signs, what to do, and why a medical ID matters.

15 Aug 2019 8 min read

5 Reasons Why You Should Wear a Medical ID Bracelet (2026 Guide)

5 evidence-based reasons every Australian with a chronic condition should wear a medical alert bracelet: faster care, fewer errors, peace of mind.

25 Jul 2019 6 min read

Medical Emergency Symbol Meaning: Star of Life, Caduceus & Rod of Asclepius

The ambulance and paramedic symbol is the Star of Life. Its snake-and-staff is the Rod of Asclepius, a medical symbol in Australia and worldwide.

26 Feb 2019 8 min read

Health News

Which Type of Life Insurance Is Smartest for You? (Australian Guide 2026)

Term life, whole-of-life, TPD, income protection — which fits your situation? A 2026 guide for chronic illness and parents.

28 May 2018 6 min read

5 Trendy Medical Alert Bracelets That Look Like Jewellery (2026 Edition)

5 stylish, jewellery-quality medical alert bracelets — from rose gold to designer reversibles. Life-saving safety with the look of fashion.

5 Aug 2019 4 min read

What to Record on an Allergy ID Bracelet (Engraving Guide 2026)

Engraving an allergy alert bracelet? Exactly what to include — allergen, severity, EpiPen, contacts — so paramedics can read it in seconds.

4 May 2019 5 min read

Mediband in the News

My Health Record — Safety, Privacy, and How It Works (2026 Guide)

Wondering if My Health Record is safe? Who sees your data, how to set permissions, and pairing it with a medical alert bracelet.

29 Aug 2018 8 min read

Medical ID Bracelet for Kids: A Parent's Complete Safety Guide

A medical ID bracelet keeps your child safe at school, sport and play. What to engrave and the best designs for kids.

21 May 2018 5 min read

10 Conditions That Require You to Wear a Medical ID Bracelet (Updated 2026)

10 medical conditions that need an alert bracelet: food/drug allergies, dementia, heart conditions, autism, lung, blood, hearing/sight, epilepsy, rare diseases.

29 Jul 2019 5 min read

Medical Alert Bracelets

What Information to Put on a Medical Alert Bracelet (Australian Guide 2026)

What to engrave on a medical alert bracelet — 5-line template paramedics scan in seconds: condition, allergies, meds, ICE contact + priority order.

4 Apr 2019 5 min read

Health News

Hypoglycaemia: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment (2026 Australian Guide)

What hypoglycaemia feels like, what triggers it, how to treat a hypo with the 15/15 rule, and why every diabetic needs a medical alert bracelet for severe lows.

29 Jun 2018 6 min read

Medical Alert Bracelets: How They Keep You and Loved Ones Safe

How a medical alert bracelet protects you and loved ones in emergencies. Who needs one, what to engrave, and how to pick a design that gets worn every day.

9 Apr 2018 5 min read

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