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A first aid kit is an essential item for the home, workplace and vehicles. 

Check the contents of your kit regularly, and ensure that: 

  • items have been cleaned 
  • packets are properly sealed 
  • items have not exceeded expiry dates 
  • previously used items have been replaced 
  • everybody knows where the first aid kit is kept! 


Basic first aid kit items 

  • non-stick wound dressings 
  • adhesive strips (e.g. Bandaids) 
  • combine dressings 
  • eye pads 
  • gauze swabs 
  • alcohol & antiseptic swabs 
  • triangular bandages 
  • crepe bandages 
  • disposable hand towels 
  • stainless steel scissors 
  • blunt-nosed shears
  • saline solution
  • safety pins
  • plastic bags
  • stainless steel tweezers
  • thermo/shock blanket
  • notepad & pencil
  • disposable nitrile gloves 
  • antiseptic spray or cream 
  • cold pack (disposable) 
  • CPR protection mask. 


Additional products 

If you want to personalise your first aid kit, you can consider additional items purchased from a pharmacy or supermarket. 

It is advised that each individual carries their medications in their personal first aid kit.


shop.stjohn.org.au 

All kit contents can be purchased from the St John online shop. Or call 1300 956 625 for kit content advice or restocking.