Would Your Home First Aid Kit Handle an Emergency?
Most Aussie households have a "first aid kit" — but it’s often a shoebox of expired Band-Aids and half-used creams. Sound familiar?
This guide breaks down what every home in Australia actually needs in a first aid kit, what to avoid, and how to set yours up properly without overspending.
⚖️ Do Home Kits Have Legal Requirements?
While SafeWork Australia’s rules apply to workplaces, many households follow similar standards to protect kids, elderly parents, or anyone with medical conditions. Smart families model their home kits on workplace-compliant setups — because emergencies don’t care if you’re on the clock.
Injury is the leading cause of hospitalisation for Aussie kids aged 1–14. Most of those accidents happen at home. Having a proper kit — and knowing how to use it — can prevent a hospital visit or worse.
🔎 What We See in Aussie Homes (From Assurance Training & Sales)
We’ve helped thousands of families across Dubbo and NSW set up or upgrade their home kits. Here’s what we find:
- Old kits missing basics like gloves, scissors or antiseptic.
- No burns module — despite having a BBQ and kids in the house.
- Expired medications or half-used creams leaking inside pouches.
- Kits stored somewhere no one can actually find in an emergency.
It doesn’t take long to fix — but most families have no idea what should actually be in there. That’s why we built this simple, free tool…
🔧 Download This: Our Free Kit Checklist
Download our free First Aid Kit Checklist and walk through your own supplies. It’s fast, printable, and you’ll know exactly what’s missing (or expired).
If you’re starting fresh, you can browse our First Aid Kits for Home — every one is built to Australian standards with hospital-grade supplies. No junk. No fillers. Just gear that works when it matters.
🔍 More Useful Links for Families
- Free First Aid Kit Checklist PDF
- Free Printable First Aid Sign
- Workplace-Compliant Kits
- CPR Courses for Businesses (and Families)
- About Assurance First Aid Kits
🥊 What to Do Next
Your home doesn’t need a fancy cabinet. But it does need a kit that’s stocked, up to date, and ready to go. Sign up for our newsletter and get free compliance tools, discounts, and family-first safety advice direct to your inbox.
Need help choosing a kit? Use the live chat to talk directly to me — Samantha — and I’ll walk you through it.
Written by Samantha, Director of Assurance First Aid Kits, EMT, Trainer & Assessor.
With over 20 years in first aid compliance training across Dubbo and regional NSW, Samantha helps businesses stay safe and compliant.
