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"Frosties" The viral craze leaving life long scars. What you need to know. - Assurance First Aid Kits

"Frosties" The viral craze leaving life long sc...

Samantha Kerr

What are “Frosties” and why are they causing serious harm to Aussie teens? This viral trend—fuelled by social media dares and peer pressure—has teens spraying aerosol deodorants or air fresheners...

"Frosties" The viral craze leaving life long sc...

Samantha Kerr

What are “Frosties” and why are they causing serious harm to Aussie teens?...

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WHS First Aid Kit Contents Explained: What You Must Include - Assurance First Aid Kits

WHS First Aid Kit Contents Explained: What You ...

Samantha Kerr

Compare WHS-Compliant First Aid Kits Designed using the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and Safe Work Australia guidance, these kits help businesses select the right solution with...

WHS First Aid Kit Contents Explained: What You ...

Samantha Kerr

Compare WHS-Compliant First Aid Kits Designed using the First Aid in the Workplace...

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Should You Pee on a Box Jellyfish Sting? Debunking the Myth and What Really Works - Assurance First Aid Kits

Should You Pee on a Box Jellyfish Sting? Debunk...

Samantha Kerr

Should you pee on a jellyfish sting? In Australia, the answer is no — especially for dangerous species like the box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri). Urine can trigger further venom discharge...

Should You Pee on a Box Jellyfish Sting? Debunk...

Samantha Kerr

Should you pee on a jellyfish sting? In Australia, the answer is no...

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My Trip to the Andes with IFAK Hike vs IFAK Hike Lite - Assurance First Aid Kits

My Trip to the Andes with IFAK Hike vs IFAK Hik...

Samantha Kerr

Which First Aid Kit is Right for Your Trail Adventures? Updated March 2026 As a passionate hiker and founder of Trail Hiking Australia, I’ve long believed that carrying a well-equipped...

My Trip to the Andes with IFAK Hike vs IFAK Hik...

Samantha Kerr

Which First Aid Kit is Right for Your Trail Adventures? Updated March 2026...

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Dangerous Urban Myth: Can Coughing Stop a Heart Attack? Here's What You Should Do Instead - Assurance First Aid Kits

Dangerous Urban Myth: Can Coughing Stop a Heart...

Samantha Kerr

I still see this post going around, and it makes me mad! Have you ever read a social media post that says “If you feel chest pain, pull over and...

Dangerous Urban Myth: Can Coughing Stop a Heart...

Samantha Kerr

I still see this post going around, and it makes me mad! Have...

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Powerpoint with cable on fire. Blog post reminder to check your smoke detectors by Assurance Firt Aid Kits

Home Fire Safety in Australia: Smoke Alarm Chec...

Samantha Kerr

Autumn and winter are Australia's deadliest seasons for house fires — and the pattern is consistent across 20 years of national data. This guide covers smoke alarm maintenance, the winter...

Home Fire Safety in Australia: Smoke Alarm Chec...

Samantha Kerr

Autumn and winter are Australia's deadliest seasons for house fires — and the...

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Outdoor first aid kit on a car bonnet. Australian built first aid kits by Assurance First Aid Kits

Do You Legally Need a First Aid Kit in Your Car...

Samantha Kerr

Whether you're legally required to carry a first aid kit in your car depends entirely on one question: are you driving for work? Most Australians don't know the answer —...

Do You Legally Need a First Aid Kit in Your Car...

Samantha Kerr

Whether you're legally required to carry a first aid kit in your car...

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