17 July 2021

HCF Australia has released its first Modern Slavery Statement outlining its commitment to the fair and humane treatment of people in its operations and supply chains.

HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, provides health insurance products to more than 1.7 million members, and HCF Group employs more than 1,200 employees across Australia.

As part of the commitment, HCF has taken steps to develop policy and processes to ensure any risks associated with modern slavery are identified and addressed.

HCF Chief Executive Officer Sheena Jack said the Statement demonstrated HCF’s commitment to put people before profit.

“As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we take seriously our responsibility to care about the impact that our business has on our members, our people, the communities in which we operate and the environment,” Ms Jack said.

“We have worked with business leaders across the group to identify any risk of modern slavery across our operations and supply chains, and set up an internal working group to ensure we’re taking a pragmatic and progressive approach to addressing modern slavery risk.

“Our members have a right to expect that we’re acting in their interests and continuing to hold ourselves to a high standard.”

The Modern Slavery Statement also outlines HCF’s plan to take an industry wide approach to ensure fair accountability to effectively address Modern Slavery Risks.

The Statement can be found here.

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Media enquiries to:

Rebecca Page,
rpage@hcf.com.au

ABOUT HCF
HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund protecting Australians since 1932, covers over 1.6 million members with health and life insurance, and travel and pet insurance. On average over the last five years, HCF has paid out more cents in every dollar in premiums to members as benefits than the industry average. With over 35,000 specialists participating in its Medical Gap Cover Scheme and approximately 10,000 providers participating in its 100% back More for You programs, HCF gives members access to quality health care with no gaps or minimal costs compared to non-participating providers. To empower members to put their health first, HCF also offers a range of health and lifestyle services including its Healthy Weight for Life programs, mobile Victor Chang Heart Health Checks, Thank You rewards program and preparing for hospital online tool. HCF’s national network of retail outlets and Australian-based call centres have earned multi-award winning status. HCF members also have access to low cost, high quality services at HCF Dental Centres and HCF Eyecare Centres. Having contributed $50 million to support the health services research funded by the HCF Research Foundation, HCF is devoted to investing in the future of Australia’s health. To learn more about HCF go to hcf.com.au/about-us