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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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Medical Bracelets for Nursing Homes & Hospitals: Complete Guide

Medical bracelets in nursing homes and hospitals: learn what to engrave for falls risk, dementia, anticoagulants, pacemakers and safe rollout.

12 Mar 2018 5 min read

Medical ID Wristbands: Hospitals, Trials, and Everyday Safety

Medical ID wristbands save lives in hospitals, clinical trials and everyday life. Compare types, learn what to engrave, and pick the right band.

23 Feb 2018 5 min read

Custom Medical Alert Bracelets: 7 Best Practices for Design

How to design a custom medical alert bracelet that gets worn daily. What to engrave, materials, sizing, and mistakes to avoid before you order.

31 Jan 2018 5 min read

Elderly Medical Alert Bracelets: Making Safety Simple at Any Age

Elderly medical alert bracelets guide: learn how they support seniors with falls risk, dementia, medication and hospital care.

15 Nov 2017 5 min read

Understanding Health Insurance Terms: A Plain-English Glossary (2026)

Excess, gap, exclusion period, hospital cover, extras — what they mean and what to look for in private health insurance.

10 Mar 2018 4 min read

Health News

Unseen Illnesses: The Hidden Side Effects Behind Invisible Conditions (2026)

Living with an invisible illness — chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disease — comes with hidden side effects. How to manage them.

21 Feb 2018 4 min read

Medical ID Bracelet for Kids: A Back-to-School Safety Essential

Why a medical ID bracelet belongs on every back-to-school list. What to engrave for allergies, asthma, diabetes and autism.

4 Jan 2018 5 min read

National Diabetes Week: Awareness, Action & Medical IDs

National Diabetes Week explained: Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes in Australia, plus why a medical ID bracelet is essential daily safety.

22 Oct 2017 5 min read

Hidden Diabetes Signs — Time for a Check-Up? (2026 Australian Guide)

Type 2 diabetes can sit silent for years. 8 hidden warning signs worth a 5-minute GP visit to rule out diabetes.

2 Mar 2018 4 min read

Health News

Medical Records — Health Privacy and Safety in 2026

Where do your Australian medical records live, who can read them, and how do you stay safe in an emergency? A plain-English guide.

17 Feb 2018 6 min read

Medical Alert Bracelets for Sports & Athletes: Complete Guide

Why every athlete benefits from a medical alert bracelet. Sports-specific advice, what to engrave, and how to pick a band that survives sweat, salt, and impact.

8 Dec 2017 5 min read

Preventative Care: How Smart Health Habits Improve Your Life

Preventative care guide: learn about screening, vaccinations, lifestyle habits, mental health and emergency preparedness.

19 Sept 2017 5 min read

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