HIF News + Media Releases

Ever wondered how professional health experts motivate themselves for the year ahead? We were curious too, so we quizzed our panel of bloggers on their new year's resolutions for 2015...

Got a few minutes to spare? Grab a cuppa and check out our new Year in Review video!

This week we received the following question on our Facebook page: "Why pay for private health insurance when you have to also pay a gap? Why do we need it when Medicare and the public system is something I've already paid for through my tax?". Read on to see our response...

After recently identifying a point of confusion in the market, HIF believes it’s important for consumers to know that same-sex relationships can be covered on HIF’s couple and family health insurance policies.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Perth Wildcats on an incredible finals clash against the Adelaide 36ers. As diamond partner, HIF Australia could not be prouder of our team as they took out the 2013/14 NBL championship for the sixth time! 

The Perth Wildcats announce partnership with HIF, who have joined the team as a diamond partner for at least the next two seasons. HIF managing director Graeme Gibson said: "HIF is excited to be on the Perth Wildcats team. We are confident that this sponsorship will help encourage our members to live more healthy and active lives and make better choices about their health."

Congenital amputee Brant Garvey  from WA recently embarked on a mission to raise $20,000 to purchase a running leg (running blade) which will increase his competition time and allow him to run without pain. Thanks to more than 300 generous community members at a recent quiz night in WA, including a generous donation from HIF which raised $1,100 as an auction piece, Brant has now raised enough money to purchase a running blade and secure his position representing Australian in the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in London on 4 September 2013. Read on to find out more about Brant and learn how you can help support his journey....

Our members already know that HIF dental cover is a smart choice, that’s why they  joined. And now our SmartTeeth cover just got smarter, because we’ve increased dental rebates – some of them by up to 12.9%!

Check out these mouth-watering entries from our recent “Superfoods” themed photo competition! These entries looked so delicious we simply had to share them. Do you have a favourite?

Following the announcement by the Federal Government to make cuts to the baby bonus scheme, HIF Managing Director, Graeme Gibson urges Australian families to take a closer look at how much they're paying for health insurance. 

We are delighted to announce that from January 2013, health and wellbeing expert Susie Burrell will join our HIF to provide weekly articles crammed full of nutritional advice, exercise info and more. In the meantime, read on to find out Susie's top tip for staying healthy during the festive season...

On Friday 14 December Dr Emma will take control of our Facebook page for 30 minutes to answer any questions you may have, right there and then. Questions can be of a general nature or relate to something more specific, like Bruxism or dental care during pregnancy.

Save the date, Sunday 10 February 2013! There are three major categories for both adults and children, the 5km run/walk, 3km run/walk and 1km run/walk, suitable for the fitness conscious and families.

As a proud supporter of the Amanda Young Foundation, HIF Managing Director Graeme Gibson was delighted to donate a signed surfboard as an auction prize at this year's Amanda Young Foundation Ball in Perth.

For the sixth consecutive year, Health Insurance Fund of Australia (HIF) has kept its annual average premium increase affordable for its members.

Amanda Hansord, Zavier’s mother, personally thanked HIF, telling us that she was "delighted - and very relieved" that the cost of Zavier's operation, which amounted to just over $60,000, was fully covered under her HIF health insurance policy.