On this page:
- Community support
- Health research
- 10-year commitment to address loneliness
- Programs and activities
- Indigenous health & wellbeing
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our community
We seek to make a difference in our community, building partnerships and investing in preventative health and research to address some of Australia's biggest health concerns. We're playing our role in supporting the health and wellbeing of all people in Australia.
Together with doctors, hospitals and governments, we're creating new models of care to support all members of the community and seek reforms to strengthen our health system.
Community support
We recognise the important role we play in supporting the health and wellbeing of all people in Australia. We continue to support the community through investment with a focus on partnerships and activities, health and medical research, and shining a light on issues including loneliness, mental health and health equity.
Health research
We are proud to continue our long standing tradition of supporting health and medical research. Our Medibank Better Health Foundation aims to be a catalyst for positive change – investing in, advocating, promoting and disseminating research insights to promote healthy behaviours, inform policy and improve clinical practice.
10-year commitment to address loneliness
Loneliness is a significant issue in Australia, affecting more than half of the population. It has an impact on all facets of peoples' lives – health, relationships, study and work. We know chronic loneliness can lead to long-term health implications and we are committed to address this in our community. You can read more about our commitment here.
Programs and activities
We are committed to investing in the health and wellbeing of the Australian community. This includes supporting a range of programs and events to encourage a healthier body, mind and spirit.
parkrun
All around the world parkrun brings local communities together for a weekly 5km run or walk. We're proud to be the official health and presenting partner of parkrun Australia. Everyone is welcome at parkrun and we share their vision to help create a healthier and happier community. Our partnership supports parkrun so it can continue making regular physical exercise more accessible to as many Australians as possible by breaking down barriers to entry and to encourage ongoing participation.
We're superfans of the AFLW
Since its inception, the AFLW has sought to become the most accessible, inclusive and visible sport in Australia, and the number one sporting choice for girls and women. We're proud to be an Official Health Partner of the AFLW. Our partnership celebrates the exceptional talent of AFLW players, recognises the important role sport plays in promoting physical and mental wellbeing and continues to shine a light on the health challenges women in sport and general society face.
Live Better at Home
We know that caring for yourself helps you to care for those around you. Check out our YouTube channel for a range of free Eat, Move and Feel activities delivered by a series of experts.
Indigenous health and wellbeing
We know that the health inequality of our nation’s First Peoples affects, and is the responsibility of, all Australians. We have learned that the best health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will come from listening to and collaborating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) outlines our commitment to the reconciliation effort in Australia. You can learn more about our current RAP here.