by Emergency ID Admin | Nov 4, 2021 | Blogs
International Day of People with Disability – 3 December IDPwD is a United Nations observed day aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. About IDPwD International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held...
by Emergency ID Admin | Nov 1, 2021 | Blogs
Younger people in residential aged care: priorities for action. The Government is working to stop the flow of younger people (under the age of 65) going into residential aged care, and to help younger people who are already in residential aged care to move to...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 28, 2021 | Blogs
DON’T rely on I.C.E. on your phone I.C.E. contacts programmed into your phone are good, HOWEVER, please don’t rely on them. Technology can sometimes let us down. In an accident or emergency, the phone could be damaged, broken or the battery could go flat....
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 27, 2021 | Blogs
Emergency ID Australia most independently judged multi-award winners in our field. Here is a list of our awards to date: FINALIST: Australian Small Business Champion Awards (Winners to be announced in Sydney 31st July 2021) FINALIST: Tasplan Business Excellence Awards...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 26, 2021 | Blogs
What is hay fever? Hay fever is the common name for allergic rhinitis. Hay fever is caused by the nose and/or eyes coming into contact with environmental allergens, such as pollens (grasses, weeds or trees), dust mite, moulds and animal dander. Most people associate...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 26, 2021 | Blogs
What is an emergency or medical alert ID? Emergency IDs are items you wear or carry that could save your life, reduce medical errors, and advise who YOU want to be notified in an emergency. Medical IDs can greatly assist those treating you by providing your vital...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 26, 2021 | Blogs
Disability Royal Commission In a two day hearing commencing on Wednesday 13 October, the Disability Royal Commission will be hearing from expert witnesses and disability advocates, on how and why 40% of women with disabilities have experienced physical violence and...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 26, 2021 | Blogs
Endocrine disorders affect the endocrine system. This system uses glands throughout the body to produce and release hormones, which can affect a number of bodily processes. If hormone levels are too high or too low, or if the body does not respond to hormones...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 25, 2021 | Blogs
DVA Card holders get Emergency ID at no cost to you, we will send your invoice to DVA for payment. Dept of Veteran Affairs (DVA) Card Holders: If you have a DVA White or Gold Card you can order Emergency ID items. In checkout, in ORDER NOTES, enter your DVA card type...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 25, 2021 | Blogs
What should I have engraved on my Emergency ID? Your most urgent medical and emergency information, including your I.C.E (In Case of Emergency) contact phone numbers. All Emergency ID is engraved in clearly visible BLACK LASER text (as shown below). Engraving advice...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 25, 2021 | Blogs
What is an Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)? “Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) – NO Catheter” is something that we commonly engrave on customers jewellery. So what is it? An artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is a device which is implanted in...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 25, 2021 | Blogs
Health Direct offers free medical advice for NON-urgent matters in Australia. It is staffed by registered nurses who provide health advice Need help now? In an emergency – for serious illness or injury that is critical and requires urgent attention, call triple...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 25, 2021 | Blogs
Preventing Incontinence 5 HEALTHY HABITS FOR YOUR BLADDER AND BOWEL These 5 healthy habits are the key to preventing incontinence for the majority of Australians. The Continence Foundation of Australia encourages older Australians to invest time in 5 healthy habits to...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 24, 2021 | Blogs
We are rated BEST IN THE WORLD by customers through both Google reviews and Facebook recommendations compared to our competitors. Did you know… Customers have rated us better than ANY of our competitors WORLDWIDE! In fact, no one else comes close. Are we proud?...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 24, 2021 | Blogs
World Diabetes Day 14 November 2021 – 100 years since Insulin was invented A Life-Saving Discovery But More Remains To Be Done The development of therapeutic insulin in 1921 was a landmark breakthrough in the history of medicine. 100 years on, millions of lives...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 24, 2021 | Blogs
World COPD Day 17 November 2021 This World COPD day (November), Lung Foundation Australia is encouraging people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to reach out and connect with support services and resources that can help you understand your...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 24, 2021 | Blogs
Lung Cancer Awareness Month – Australia’s BIGGEST killer – November 2021 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This year you can help fund life-changing research and support programs to provide hope for Australians living with lung cancer. To find...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 23, 2021 | Blogs
New medical alert charms by Emergency ID Australia Charms are a great way to add a further alert & information to your Emergency ID bracelet, and of course, they look great! With a charm added it can make your bracelet or necklace stand out more, for example with...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 20, 2021 | Blogs
ASTHMA – all your questions answered… Key facts Asthma is a long-term lung condition that is caused by narrowing of the airways when they become inflamed. People with asthma experience difficulty breathing, and the most common symptoms are wheezing,...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 15, 2021 | Blogs
MOVEMBER Australia 2021 MOVEMBER Australia 2021 – Movember fundraisers are a global community of fired up Mo Bros and Mo Sisters – aka rock stars making a difference in mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Your donation...
by Emergency ID Admin | Oct 14, 2021 | Blogs
Interchangeable Emergency ID Bracelets Did you know most of our bracelets are INTERCHANGEABLE: * You can have 1 medallion with several different chains/looks, or * Several different medallions to wear with 1 chain, or * For children, 1 medallion and as your child...