Jeremy Holder - From battlefield to the frontline: How veteran Jeremy Holder revolutionised trauma care in Australia

Finalist - Commonwealth Bank Business of the Year Award

When former Australian Army Special Operations medic Jeremy Holder transitioned from the Army  he left with unique learnings and experiences that he could incorporate into civilian life.

As an Intensive Care e Paramedic with NSW Ambulance, Jeremy was shocked to find that the life-saving tools he relied on in combat -—like tourniquets and trauma dressings - —weren’t available to Australia’s first responders.

He saw a gap. And he decided to fill it.

From his spare bedroom, Jeremy founded TacMed Australia,  a veteran-led company that delivers advanced emergency medical equipment, trauma kits, and tactical medical training to Australia’s emergency services, defence, high-risk industries, and remote communities.

Their motto:  “Depend on us when lives depend on you” : says it all.

TacMed’s trauma kits - —such as the Vehicle Trauma Kit, Bleeding Control Kit, and Snake Bite Kit— - are designed by medics. And their training, which ranges from basic first aid to tactical trauma care, incorporates real-world military medical techniques.  

Today, TacMed Australia stands as a model of innovation, resilience, and purpose. It’s not only revolutionising trauma response - it’s giving veterans and first responders meaningful careers in a culture they understand.  

From spare bedroom beginnings to national reach, TacMed continues to serve those who serve others.

Find our more: https://tacmedaustralia.com.au