The DEFENDER™ 3 Series Softpack First Aid Kit AFAK3S is a compact, portable first aid kit for trades, vehicles, mobile workers, warehouses and small workplace settings.
It comes in a rugged softpack pouch. The kit is made for easy storage, quick access and everyday workplace first aid readiness.
Use it in a ute, van, site bag, small work area, office, warehouse or mobile team setup. The compact size makes it easy to keep first aid supplies close without taking up much room.
Important: This page gives general product information only. It does not take the place of first aid training, medical advice, emergency care, or a workplace first aid risk assessment. In an emergency in Australia, call 000.
Product Snapshot
Product | DEFENDER™ 3 Series Softpack First Aid Kit |
Product Code | AFAK3S |
Type | Compact softpack first aid kit |
Case | Softpack pouch |
Size | 13 cm × 9 cm × 19.5 cm |
Main Use | Portable workplace, vehicle and trade first aid |
Best For | Tradespeople, mobile workers, vehicles, small workplaces, warehouses and site gear |
Not Best For | Large teams, high-risk sites needing higher stock levels, AED needs, remote trauma, or use without training |
Key Features | Rugged softpack, compact size, organised layout, easy carry design |
Suggested Risk Use | Low- to medium-risk settings, subject to workplace first aid risk assessment |
Is This the Right First Aid Kit for You?
Choose this kit if you need a compact workplace first aid kit that is easy to carry, store and access.
It suits workers who move between sites. It also suits vehicles, small work areas and teams that need a practical first aid kit close by.
Tradespeople and mobile workers | You need cover for a large team |
Utes, vans and work vehicles | Your team works far from emergency help |
Small low-risk workplaces | Your risk assessment calls for more stock |
Warehouses and service areas | You have major chemical, machine or eye injury risks |
On-site gear and tool storage | You need a wall-mounted workplace kit |
Offices and small teams | You need AED access or a first aid room |
Day-to-day first aid needs | You need specialist burn, eye or snake bite modules |
First aid kits alone does not make a fully compliant workplace. Your kit should match your work, staff numbers, hazards, site layout and access to help.
Safe Work Australia’s Model Code of Practice gives guidance on first aid kits, procedures, facilities and first aid training in Australian workplaces.
Why Choose the DEFENDER 3 Softpack Kit?
The DEFENDER 3 Series is made for compact workplace first aid.
It is small enough to store in vehicles, cupboards, tool areas and site gear. It is also easier to carry than a bulky hard case.
The rugged softpack helps protect contents during regular use. Its organised layout helps users find items quickly during a stressful moment.
This makes it a practical choice for trades, mobile workers and small teams that need first aid supplies close at hand.
Best Uses for This Kit
Trades and Mobile Workers
The DEFENDER 3 Series suits tradespeople who move between jobs. Keep it in a ute, van, work bag or site box.
It can help with common first aid needs such as cuts, grazes, minor wounds, bandaging and basic injury support.
Vehicles and Service Teams
This kit suits vehicles and mobile workforces. It can be stored in a work vehicle without taking up much space.
Keep it secure while driving. Keep it away from heat where possible. Check stock often if it travels daily.
Warehouses and Small Workplaces
Small workplaces need a kit that staff can find and reach fast.
This softpack can suit low- to medium-risk settings when selected as part of a workplace first aid risk assessment.
Offices, Retail and General Use
The compact format also suits offices, retail counters, storage rooms and small staff areas.
For larger sites, use it beside other aid kits, signs, first aid procedures and trained first aiders.
What This First Aid Kit Can Help With
The DEFENDER 3 Series is designed for common workplace and mobile team needs.
It may help support first response for:
- cuts and grazes
- minor injuries
- minor wounds
- dressings and bandaging
- basic bleeding support
- sprains and strains
- workplace incidents
- vehicle first aid needs
- on-the-road first aid
- first aid checklist use
To help control bleeding, use the right pads, dressings and bandages. Get urgent help if bleeding is serious, does not stop, or the person shows signs of shock.
What This Kit Does Not Cover
This kit does not cover every emergency.
It is not an AED. It is not a full trauma response system. It does not replace trained first aiders, emergency care, medical advice or workplace safety steps.
You may need extra first aid equipment or larger first aid kits for:
- large teams
- remote work
- high-risk construction
- factories with machine risks
- chemical exposure
- serious eye hazards
- high burn risk
- snake bite risk
- AED access
- marine injuries
- confined spaces
- frequent sports injuries
- known medical needs
- large public events
Call 000 for severe bleeding, trouble breathing, snake bite, anaphylaxis, major burns, serious eye injury, loss of awareness, or any injury that looks serious.
Workplace Safety Notes
This kit can help support workplace first aid readiness when it is stocked, checked, placed and matched to your site risks.
A workplace may need more than one kit. You may also need trained first aiders, signs, AED equipment, eye wash stations, burn modules, first aid procedures or a first aid room.
Your workplace first aid risk assessment should look at:
- type of work
- hazards
- worker numbers
- visitors
- site size
- vehicles
- remote areas
- access to emergency help
- burns risks
- eye injury risks
- snake bite risks
- training needs
- refill process
WorkSafe Victoria’s first aid compliance code gives practical guidance for Victorian employers on first aid facilities, first aid kits, first aid rooms, first aid officers, training and workplace steps.
How to Check and Restock This Kit
Keep your kit clean, stocked and easy to reach.
Check the contents after each use. In busy workplaces or vehicles, complete a first aid checklist every 3–6 months.
During your aid checklist, check for:
- used stock
- missing items
- expired items
- opened sterile dressings
- damaged pads
- dirty gloves
- low plasters or bandaids
- low bandages
- low gauze
- low dressings
- damaged tools
- missing first aid leaflet
- damaged zips or softpack material
- wet or dusty contents
Replace used, opened, dirty, damaged or expired items.
Healthdirect says a stocked first aid kit can help in an emergency or accident. It also provides guidance on first aid kit contents, storage and use for home, work and car settings.
Medicines and Antiseptic Items
Handle medicine and medicated items with care.
Workplace kits are different from home or personal kits. Do not add extra medicine to workplace kits unless your policies and risk assessment allow it.
Personal medicine, asthma inhalers, allergy medicine or items ordered by a doctor should follow the person’s action plan. Ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice if needed.
ARTG and Medical Device Notes
If your supplied version of this kit has an ARTG ID or medical device class, add it to the product data table before publishing.
The TGA says medical devices are included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as a kind of medical device. It also says Class IIa devices are low-to-moderate risk devices and need conformity assessment certification before ARTG inclusion.
Why Buy From Australian Pacific Training Solutions?
Australian Pacific Training Solutions supplies first aid kits, first aid supplies, refills and workplace support across Australia, including Victoria.
APTS also runs first aid courses, CPR and workplace safety courses. These courses help teams build the skills and knowledge they need in an emergency.
APTS can help workplaces, trades, small teams and mobile workers choose kits based on:
- site risks
- staff numbers
- vehicles
- work locations
- storage space
- remote work needs
- burns risks
- eye injury risks
- snake bite risks
- first aid training needs
- refill plans
- workplace safety goals
APTS can also help you compare:
- compact first aid kits
- workplace first aid kits
- softpack first aid kits
- vehicle first aid kits
- trade first aid kits
- construction first aid kits
- snake bite kits
- burn modules
- eye care supplies
- refill stock
- CPR and first aid courses
Do not guess with a basic pharmacy box. APTS can help you choose the right kit, keep stock up to date, plan refills and link your kit with first aid training.
Sources and Further Guidance
Use these sources for workplace and first aid guidance:
- Safe Work Australia – Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace.
- WorkSafe Victoria – Compliance code: First aid in the workplace.
- TGA – Medical device inclusion process and ARTG information.
- TGA – Class IIa medical device information.
- Healthdirect – First aid kits for home, workplace and car.
Buy the DEFENDER 3 Series Softpack First Aid Kit
Choose the DEFENDER™ 3 Series Softpack First Aid Kit AFAK3S for a compact, rugged and portable first aid kit.
Use it in vehicles, trades, warehouses, small workplaces, site gear, offices and mobile work settings.
Order today or contact Australian Pacific Training Solutions for help choosing the right kit. APTS can also help with first aid supplies, restocking, courses and workplace support.
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