HEALTH AND WELLBEINGPROGRAMS

We’ve been putting the health of our members first for over 90 years – that’s pretty uncommon.

We want to give you and your family the support you need at all stages of your health. That's why we've developed a range of programs that provide choice when you need it most.

MENTAL WELLBEING SUPPORT 

Our mental health and wellbeing programs are designed to give eligible members quicker and easier access to the support and treatment that’s right for you and your family, when you need it.

• Free mental wellbeing check-in: get faster, easier access to qualified mental health professionals with a free telehealth HealthyMinds Check-in with a PSYCH2U psychologist^{^}. Book an appointment online or call 1300 472 866 (Mon to Fri 8.30am to 4.30pm AEST/AEDT) for more information.
• Video mental health support: get easier access to a comprehensive mental health support program that provides customised care through online video support and navigation to other mental health services as needed⁺. Learn more about PSYCH2U.
• Sleep support: identify sleep issues, learn how to improve your sleep habits and access personalised tools with the Sleepfit app. To help you sleep easier, eligible HCF members^# can get a free 12-month Sleepfit subscription. 
• Online mental health programs: access a range of programs developed by psychiatrists and clinical psychologists to help you understand and improve mental health challenges like stress, insomnia, worry, anxiety and depression through This Way Up^**.
• Alcohol support: connect with an anonymous peer community and online resources to help you change your relationship with alcohol through Hello Sunday Morning’s Daybreak app^**. Learn more about the Daybreak app.

Learn more about our range of mental health and wellbeing support programs.

FAMILY AND CHILDREN SUPPORT 

Looking after your family’s health and wellbeing is important. That’s why we’ve partnered with health professionals to bring you resources that can help you keep your family’s health in check all year round.

• Healthy eating for families:  Healthy Families for Life supports eligible members^{^^^} to encourage their kids to develop positive nutritional habits for growth and development and reduce the risk of chronic conditions in their future. This includes access to a hub of easy-to-read articles and everyday tips, advice and resources. Learn more about Healthy Families for Life.
• Nutrition for healthy teens: we know teenagers may need support to develop a positive relationship with food as they gain independence and a greater awareness of body image. Our education hub of resources can help eligible members^^^ support teens from 13 to 17 to develop healthy eating habits. Learn more about Healthy Teens for Life.
• Mental wellbeing support for kids: help kids aged 4 to 11 manage their big feelings and emotions with Calm Kid Central⁺⁺⁺. Access an online educational and support program that provides tools to help you and your child, as well as access to experienced child psychologists who will answer your questions within 48 hours. Learn more about Calm Kid Central.
• Online GP consultations: through our partnership with GP2U, all HCF members with health cover can access a standard online video GP consultation (up to 10 minutes) for a fee of $50. Learn more about GP2U.

Our new health and wellbeing app, HCF Healthful makes managing your health feel doable, no matter where or when your journey begins. 

A personalised Health Score gives you a holistic snapshot of your health, so you know what areas of your wellbeing need more focus. 

Track your health and wellbeing in real-time by completing healthful activities, goals and achievements that have been customised to your key improvement areas with the guidance of a 24/7 smart coach. 

So, if you’re ready to get going, and keep going, download HCF Healthful from the App Store or Google Play.

We want to empower members to be their healthiest selves with expert-led health information and actionable insights. That's why we're proud to support the 10:10 Be Well podcast, hosted by clinical nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo and Channel 7 TV host, Sally Bowrey, covering important topics like mental health and mindset, kids' nutrition, sleep and menopause.

Listen to the 10:10 Be Well podcast through Apple Podcasts and Spotify

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

^* Year in Review 2021-22

^{^} 1 HealthyMinds Check-in available per member per calendar year. Service is available free to all members with hospital cover. Excludes extras only cover, Ambulance Only, Accident Only Basic and Overseas Visitors Health Cover.

⁺ Must have HCF gold level hospital cover for 2 months. Eligibility is based on clinical need as assessed by PSYCH2U.

^# Eligibility criteria apply. See hcf.com.au/sleepfit for details.

^** This service is not affiliated or associated with HCF in any way. You should make your own enquires to determine whether this service is suitable for you. If you decided to use this service, it’ll be on the basis that HCF won’t be responsible, and you won’t hold HCF responsible for any liability that may arise from that use.

^{^^} Eligibility criteria applies. For more information see hcf.com.au/hwfl

^## Must have held hospital cover for 12 months and had a specialist consultation to use this service. Excludes Accident Only Basic cover, conditions apply.

^*** Members must have a heart-related condition or diabetes and must have held hospital cover that includes heart conditions and vascular system for at least 12 months. Excludes Ambulance Only, Accident Only Basic Cover and Overseas Visitors Health Cover. Clinical eligibility applies.

^{^^^} Service is available to all HCF members with any HCF health insurance product (excluding Overseas Visitors Health Cover), see hcf.com.au/healthyfamilies

⁺⁺⁺ Must have hospital and/or extras cover. Excludes Accident Only Basic Cover and Overseas Visitors Health Cover.