First Aid Kits

Dealing with an emergency is quite a stressful event. However, how you react can often mean the difference between life and death. In order to manage and respond to emergency situations effectively, there are several crucial things you should know. Continue reading →

Bushfire season in Australia can be relentless. Record-breaking temperatures made this bushfire season a force to reckon with. Five-hundred homes in New South Wales alone have gone up in flames. Koalas are fighting for their habitat, and some claim them to be in danger of becoming extinct. Preparedness is vital when it comes to bushfire safety. Everyone should have a plan in case of an emergency. This gives you peace of mind by teaching you how to survive a bushfire. We've put together this handy guide to supply you with the bushfire safety tips you need. Keep yourself and your family safe this season by learning how to stay safe.   Continue reading →

Summer is here! This is the time of year when the weather invites you to leave the indoors. As the sun shines strong, it’s time to plan your family trips and outdoor activities! If you love the feel of sand in your toes and ocean spray on your cheeks, head for the beach to sunbathe or play water sports. Are you a nature lover who yearns to enjoy the fresh air all day and night? If so, pack your tents and journey to your favourite camping grounds! However, no matter what type of summer outing is on your agenda, whether spent at home or abroad, fully equipped first aid kits are a necessity. Basic First-Aid Kits Regardless of how you take holiday, there are many basic items to pack in all first aid kits. For both children and adults, climbing through rugged terrain may lead to falls, scrapes and cuts. You need to be prepared to clean and bandage small wounds safely. Continue reading →

If you are one of the millions of Australians who suffer from an allergy, you will understand how miserable and unpleasant an allergic reaction can be. It is estimated that around 4.1 million Australians have an allergy of some sort, a figure which represents almost a fifth of our population. Of these 4.1 million individuals, each has an average of 1.74 allergies, which means there are around 7.2 million cases of allergic diseases shared among the population. These figures illustrate just how serious Australia’s allergy problem really is; in fact, the ASCIA-Access Economics Report estimates that Australia and New Zealand have the highest prevalence of allergies in the developed world. Continue reading →