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Bupa supports the national COVID-19 vaccination program as a critical pathway to keeping our community safe and reducing the severity of infection and the load on the health system.

Digital fitness expert and founder of 28, Sam Wood is encouraging Australians to build healthier online habits by practising some social media self-care this month as part of SwitchOffTober.

By Mason Gismondi, Psychological Health & Safety Partner at Bupa.

Bupa is returning $120 million in cash back to Australian customers as a result of savings made from lower claims activity during COVID-19 restrictions.

By Roger Sharp, Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer, Bupa Asia Pacific.

Bupa customers are embracing technology with telehealth appointments on the rise and more than 180,000 digital membership cards added to Apple Wallets in the past month.

The Bupa Foundation has opened nominations for its 2021 Emerging Health Researcher Award which recognises the valuable contribution early-career researchers make toward improving health outcomes for all Australians.

By Russell Burgess, Communications Manager, Bupa Health Services.

The Bupa Foundation is joining forces with UNICEF Australia to support its VaccinAid campaign which is raising funds to support the delivery of two billion doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to countries with limited access.

By Dr Kay Chia, Dentist at Bupa Dental Toowong.

Bupa Optical has welcomed the passing of the first United Nations resolution on preventable sight loss which sets eye health goals for member countries to achieve by 2030, this includes ensuring broad access to quality eye care and affordable …

By Sam McBain, Commercial Manager in Bupa's Procurement Team.

More than 80% of Bupa care home team members have had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as dedicated clinics roll out across all homes.

By Michael Faretta, Head of Risk Management Enablement at Bupa Health Insurance.

Kids Helpline says children and young people are bearing the brunt of ongoing pandemic anxiety across the nation, revealing that an average of 15 emergency care interventions per day are being made by counsellors to help a child that is in immediate …

By Emily Meates, Psychological Health and Safety Partner & Wellbeing Lead at Bupa.

While we do our best to make health insurance simple for our customers, we know it can still be complex and confusing.We’ve created this short video series to help address some of the commonly asked questions our customers have about health …

To continue to protect against the spread of COVID-19, please see below the latest information in relation to Bupa Health Insurance, Aged Care, Optical and Dental.

We take a look at how taking out private health insurance in your younger years could benefit you.

By Lucas Macleod, Bupa Health Insurance, Retention Team Leader.

One of the reasons I joined Bupa was to tackle the growing issue of obesity, a critical health issue with 2 in 3 Australians aged 18 and above currently living with an unhealthy weight.

A blog written by Acting GM Bupa Ballarat, Natalie Dreier.

As the nation continues to navigate a period of intermittent lockdowns and other COVID-19 interruptions, Australians are being encouraged to check their calendars to ensure they have a dental check-up planned for the coming

It’s a common misconception that people who work in IT and technology like to sit in dark rooms with headphones and a few cans of Red Bull. That’s not who I am and that’s not what the Bupa Technology team is all about.

Bupa Optical Optometrist, Karen Makin answers some of the most common (and not so common) eye care questions.

Customers can now tap to claim by adding their Bupa digital membership card to Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch.

As COVID-19 continues to have devastating impacts across Australia, Bupa has a range of support measures for health insurance customers who may be experiencing financial hardship.

In an Australian first trial, Bupa Dental has partnered with HitIQ to fit junior rugby players with ‘smart mouthguards’ to monitor head knocks.

Our new video series, Health Insurance 101, aims to answer some of our customers’ most common questions. First up is how Australia’s health system works, and the role private health insurance plays within it.

By Andrew Robertson, Property & Leasing Manager at Bupa.

NAIDOC is hands down my favourite time of the year – I love it more than Christmas! The theme this year is ‘Heal Country’.

Viviane has been with Bupa for almost 50 years. Here’s her story.

Bupa Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) has released its first Modern Slavery Statement outlining the organisation’s ongoing commitment to assessing and addressing human rights risks across its businesses and suppliers.

Bupa has welcomed the national cabinet announcement mandating the COVID-19 vaccination for residential aged care workers.

Vendors of The Big Issue magazine will receive flu vaccinations from Bupa’s Wellness Nurses over the coming weeks to help them keep healthy over winter.

Our 30s are a key time when it comes to looking after our bodies and preventing future health issues.

Thank you, Melinda. It is a pleasure for Bupa to be supporting today’s event.• As we are fortunate enough to be gathering here in person, I want to respectfully acknowledge that we are meeting on the traditional land of the Kulin Nation, and pay my …

You know that feeling when you're late for work, a family member is unwell, or those days where you think "there simply aren't enough hours in the day!" – your heart rate increases, you receive a boost of adrenaline and your body …

Australians embraced digital healthcare during COVID-19 lockdowns, and while the demand for telehealth remains steady, digital healthcare is expected to be part of the “new normal” meeting consumers’ changing preferences.

Australians are encouraged to protect their eyes against the unexpected dangers of the winter sun with Optometrists concerned with widespread complacency.