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Doctors are urging Australians with asthma to check their medication is up to date and speak with their GP, amid concerns cost-of-living pressures may be affecting access to essential medicines.

Bupa’s 2026 Healthy Cities challenge is turning everyday steps into more than $1 million for local planting projects, helping people get outdoors and improve their quality of life.

Bupa today announced Jonathan Rose has been appointed Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer, Bupa APAC.

Bupa has provided a submission to the Senate inquiry into the Government’s proposal to remove the current higher private health insurance age-based rebate for Australians aged 65 years and over. Our submission highlights our concerns about …

A new Bupa reform paper is advocating that prevention should be at the centre of Australia's next phase of health reform.

Bupa today announced Jayant Krishnan has been appointed Managing Director, Bupa Villages and Aged Care Australia.

An innovative at‑home virtual detox program is helping people with alcohol dependence with 84% of customers successfully detoxing, as new data reveals Aussies are cutting back on alcohol.

New modelling from Bupa and Cebr suggests earlier mental health support during major life events could save the Australian economy $219 million and recover 403,000 working days each year.

Bupa supports practical reforms that give Australians greater access to contemporary, high-quality care while improving the affordability and long-term sustainability of the private health system.

Dentists are urging Australians taking, or considering, GLP-1 weight-loss medications to be aware of potential oral health side effects, including bad breath, dry mouth and an increased risk of cavities.

Bupa to acquire Partnered Health Group to better meet the health and wellbeing needs of Australians.

Cabrini Health and Bupa today announced a new hospital agreement, strengthening access to private hospital care and continuing investment in new models of care.

As a purpose-led organisation, Bupa Australia is committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

New data reveals the most common types of mobile phone damage as repair bills continue to soar, increasing by up to 40 per cent in recent years.

The Bupa Foundation is helping The Big Issue vendors stay healthy this winter, with Bupa nurses providing free flu vaccinations and vouchers as infection rates rise early.

Bupa has launched its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for 2026-2029, its third Stretch RAP which strengthens its commitment to advancing health outcomes amongst First Nations communities. 

New national campaign reflects the everyday effort Australians put into their health, and Bupa’s role in backing those efforts.

Bupa ANZ Chairman Tony Johnson has been appointed to the Bupa Group Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 June 2026.

AFL star Cody Weightman has opened up about his personal mental health story as new research reveals Australians are missing out on the physical and mental health benefits of creative activities.

When Bupa team member Anya Price first heard the term IDAHOBIT, she thought she’d misheard it.

Bupa has issued a statement in response to the 2026-27 Federal Budget.

Bupa is advocating the Commonwealth Government to accelerate  “Hospital in the Home” (HITH) reform giving more people the choice to receive hospital-level treatment safely in their own homes. 

Catholic Health Australia and Bupa have joined forces to call on the Federal Government to expand hospital in the home services and reform Medicare to give more Australians the option to receive clinically safe, high-quality care in their own homes.

The Bupa Foundation and Legacy Club of Brisbane are supporting Queenslanders living with disability who have lost a veteran parent through the Seasons program in 2026.

Bupa today announced that Andrew Kinkade, Managing Director, Bupa Villages and Aged Care Australia (BVAC), and Chief Customer Officer, will leave the business in July to pursue an external opportunity.

More Australian parents are turning to social media and AI for health advice as cost-of-living and time pressures make traditional care harder to access, new research shows.

Paralympics Australia is equipping Bupa Optical practitioners with the skills to support people with vision impairment at the start of their Para sport journey.

Doctors are warning Aussies to brace for a deadly flu season, with the “Super K” strain spreading early and vaccination rates continuing to fall.

 Bupa welcomes policy changes that that will give Australians greater confidence to access their own genetic information to support better health outcomes.

Bupa today announced Dr Michael Walsh will join Bupa’s ANZ Board, effective 1 April 2026.

Bupa is advocating for reforms to telehealth settings to ensure our aged care residents living in rural and regional areas access timely, high‑quality care.

The Bupa Try Para Sport Series returns in 2026, helping people with disability try Para sport and take their first step towards the Paralympic Games.

Collisions and falls cause 66% of sports injury hospitalisations, prompting dentists to urge mouthguards for the 2026 season.

Bupa Asia Pacific (APAC) has today announced its full year financial results revealing a solid performance for the 2025 Financial Year.

The Bupa Foundation has announced $150,000 in funding for three First Nations-led organisations working to strengthen education, career and health pathways for First Nations students entering the health sector.

Bupa today announced that APAC Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Stuart Hooper will be leaving the business at the end of March.

Bupa has today announced its 2026 average health insurance premium change of 4.8% from April 1, following approval from the Federal Health Minister.

Bupa’s 2026–27 Pre Budget Submission outlines a practical and forward-looking reform agenda to help ensure Australia’s health and care system remains sustainable, accessible and high quality for all communities.

Bupa supports the Government’s reforms to expand prescribing rights for registered nurses, helping Australians, particularly those in regional and remote areas, access essential medications more easily. 

As one of Australia’s largest aged care providers, Bupa currently operates 57 residential aged care homes across four states, employing around 7,000 team members and caring for more than 5,500 residents.