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Optometrists are advising caution amidst the recent launch of a range of new Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) headsets into the market and forecasts that suggest the number of Australians using the technology could more than …

Bupa Health Insurance has unveiled its latest marketing campaign – ‘Good health is contagious’.

The release of Kids Helpline Impact Report for 2023 has continued to highlight the importance of providing support to children and young people in the spaces they are comfortable in.

Bupa Asia Pacific (APAC) today announced Elizabeth Curran has been appointed Managing Director, Health Services.

Doctors are warning to brace for an earlier than usual flu season this year and are encouraging Australians to take action to protect themselves.

By Roger Sharp, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer at Bupa APAC.

By Adrian Kemp, Director (Acting) Bupa Optical and Hearing.

Baby Boomers consider themselves healthier than younger generations, with Gen Zs and Millennials saying mental health, financial stress and quality of life are impacting their overall health and wellbeing, Bupa’s annual survey reveals.

Bupa has expanded its partnership with Pacific Blue in a new initiative that will provide its Australian employees with the opportunity to access savings through a carbon neutral or 100% green power electricity offer at home.^[1].

We welcome the recommendations made in the Aged Care Taskforce’s Report, which aims to establish a fair and sensible roadmap for the future sustainability of aged care in Australia.  

Parents and local athletes are being advised to consider oral and general health safety as we approach the 2024 rugby and football seasons with data suggesting only 36 per cent of Australians wear a mouthguard when playing contact sport, …

Bupa Asia Pacific today announced its 2023 Financial Results, delivering a solid result and demonstrating a continued focus on our customers’ health and wellbeing and care for our residents.

Bupa today announced it will have an average premium change of 3.61% from April 1, 2024.

Flat car batteries are the biggest cause of broken-down cars nationally with new data also revealing the most common vehicles needing to be rescued from the side of the road.

The Bupa Foundation has announced two First Nations university students, Kanisha Wills and Shenea Tipungwuti, as recipients of the 2024 Dr Evelyn Scott Scholarship. 

In response to demand, Kids Helpline is set to extend their supports, with the establishment of a new counselling centre in Melbourne.

Through her battle with ovarian cancer, mum-of-three Leane Flynn, 55, fought through some of her hardest days to help raise awareness and fundraising after being told that her cancer was incurable.  Her daughter Amelia says the family …

Black Dog Institute is proud to announce a new partnership with the Bupa Foundation to deliver a world-first program aimed at educating young people about screen usage and its impact on mental health.

Bupa today announced the launch of a new $20 million Bupa Ventures Fund to support and invest in start-ups that are focused on developing innovative models of healthcare that enable better health outcomes.

Most of us have had our lives touched by cancer. As Bupa APAC Chief Medical Officer, Dr Mark Lubliner explains, information and early intervention can help save lives.

A 15 minute skin check at work for Bupa team member, Louise McKechnie, uncovered a spot on her back that contained pre melanoma cells. She’s now starting conversations, urging us all to get checked.

Matthew Archibald, from Bupa’s wellbeing team, shares his hacks for cutting through the email noise.

Australian young people impacted by family mental illness to receive increased support following significant new funding.

Aussie parents are being encouraged to make eye tests a back-to-school priority with research suggesting more than 25 per cent of school children have been diagnosed with Myopia in Australia, an increase of 9 per cent since 2018^[1].

Bupa has today announced financial relief for health insurance customers who have been impacted by the devasting floods in South-East Queensland.

Bupa has become the first major private health insurer to propose a new funding model to all hospitals on almost 500 medical consumable items used in everyday surgeries, including glues, sponges, staples, and catheters to provide …

Indonesia is just the ticket when it comes to top international holiday spots for Aussies, followed by the USA and New Zealand, Bupa Travel Insurance data reveals.

Bupa Asia Pacific (APAC) today announced that following an extensive recruitment process, Stuart Hooper, has been appointed as APAC CFO, and will join Bupa in March 2024.

Forty-one community organisations across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) will share in almost AUD$400,000 in grants to support programs supporting local mental health and sustainability activities. 

Aussies are being urged to prioritise their health and wellbeing with research revealing more than 40 per cent feel cost or time pressures are the main barrier standing in their way^[1].

Bupa Asia Pacific (APAC) today announced that Kerryn O’Brien, Chief Risk Officer, will be leaving the business at the end of 2023.

Bupa Asia Pacific (APAC) today announced that all its locations across Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong are now supplied by 100% renewable electricity, including its entire 2023 electricity usage.

Six start-ups from Australia and New Zealand have received funding from Bupa to develop pilot solutions that positively impact the environment and people’s health through its Eco-Disruptive program.

This Remembrance Day, we hear from former Australian Defence Force personnel who are now Bupa team members.

Tens of thousands of primary school students have found invaluable support through Kids Helpline @ School, and the future now looks brighter for Australia’s students, with new funding promising to extend this essential service to high …

From gift cards to restaurants to eStores, how Bupa members have saved $1.5 million using our rewards and recognition program Life Rewards.

By Cathy Ho, Internal Communications Manager, Bupa Hong Kong.

Gap-free dental fillings will be available for eligible Bupa health insurance members at Bupa Dental clinics in a new cost of living initiative.

By Melanie Jones, Healthcare Program Analyst, Bupa.

A new hi-tech heart health program has seen a 50% drop in hospital readmissions.