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Leading global health coaching service arrives in Australia
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Millions of people living with chronic disease in Australia will soon have access to a revolutionary health coaching service with the launch of Bupa Health Dialog, a leading provider of wellness, prevention and chronic disease management services. 
Bupa encourages Government action to safeguard consumers
Friday, 1 April 2010
Bupa Australia, which operates the leading health insurance brands MBF, HBA and Mutual Community, is encouraging the government to help protect Australians by regulating retail health insurance brokers and comparison websites.
Bupa announces sale of MBF Life and ClearView to MMC Contrarian Limited
Friday, 26 March 2010
Bupa Australia today announced the sale of its Life Insurance and Wealth Management business (MBF Life and ClearView) to MMC Contrarian Limited (MMC). The sale is subject to regulatory and MMC shareholder approvals.
Bupa supports global environmental initiative
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Bupa Australia, which operates under the trusted and respected brands, MBF, HBA, Mutual Community and ClearView, will demonstrate its commitment to the environment by taking part in Earth Hour for the fourth consecutive year.
Bupa Australia recognised as an employer of choice
Monday, 22 March 2010
Bupa Australia has been acknowledged for the second year in a row for its dedication towards creating opportunities for women.

The citation from the Federal Government's Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) - which highlighted Bupa as an "Employer of Choice for Women"* - is recognition of the company's strong focus on providing equality of opportunity.
MBF honours 2009 Ethnic Business Award Winner Ella Rouge
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Leading private health insurer, MBF, today paid tribute to Ella Rouge, a chain of beauty and health spa's and winner of the Award for Initiative for the 2009 Ethnic Business Awards.
MBF honours 2009 Ethnic Business Award Winner The Boka Group
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Leading private health insurer, MBF, today paid tribute to the Boka Group, winner of the prestigious Medium to Large Business Award at the 2009 Ethnic Business Awards.
MBF honours 2009 Ethnic Business Award Winner Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Leading private health insurer, MBF, today paid tribute to the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets, winner of the Small Business Award at the 2009 Ethnic Business Awards.
MBF honours 2009 Ethnic Business Award Winners
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Last night, leading private health insurer MBF helped celebrate Australia's 21st year of the Ethnic Business Awards, in honour of migrants who have made important and valuable contributions to the Australian economy in their respective fields.
Bupa's gift to liver transplant patients at The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Friday, 30 October 2009
Leading private health insurer Bupa today announced it would donate more than $60,000 to The Children's Hospital at Westmead to purchase specialised equipment essential to life-saving liver transplant surgery.
Bupa Australia shines at HR Leadership Awards
Friday, 23 October 2009
Bupa Australia, which operates the leading brands HBA, MBF, Mutual Community and ClearView, was a standout performer at HR Leader Magazine's annual Australian HR Leadership Awards, held on Thursday, 22 October.
Bupa's Executive Leadership Team gets its hands dirty volunteering in Melbourne
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Members of Bupa Australia's* Executive Leadership Team will today launch the company's national Volunteering Program by rolling their sleeves up and getting their hands dirty to help those less fortunate.
MBF wins top award for outstanding value health insurance
Friday, 9 October 2009
Leading private health insurer MBF was today announced as a national winner of CANSTAR CANNEX'S highest health insurance accolade - the Outstanding Value Private Health Insurance Award.
Bupa deposits $100,000 into Very Special Kids' Piggy Bank
Thursday, 24 September 2009
Leading private health insurer Bupa today announced it would donate $100,000 to Very Special Kids, as part of the organisation's annual Piggy Bank Appeal.
Boronia resident helps build health centre in Ecuador
Monday, 7 September 2009
Working for a major healthcare company, Boronia resident Louise-Kate Grey spends her days helping customers prevent and treat illness and injury.
A million good reasons that matter to customers
Monday, 7 September 2009
Leading healthcare company Bupa Australia today launched a unified customer promise and marketing campaign that highlights the myriad different reasons why people take out health insurance under its trusted brands, HBA, MBF and Mutual Community.
Bupa launches its largest international charity challenge ever
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
The largest international staff volunteering challenge ever organised by leading healthcare company Bupa* launched this month in a remote village in Ecuador.

Bupa welcomes the NHHRC's bold health reform blueprint

Thursday, 30 July 2009
Bupa Australia, which operates under the trusted private health insurance brands HBA, MBF and Mutual Community, has congratulated the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission (NHHRC) for its bold and ambitious health reform blueprint, released this week by the Federal Government.

2009 Budget update: Proposed changes to the private health insurance rebate

Wednesday, 24 June 2009
You may have seen from recent media reports that the Federal Government's proposed means testing of the 30% private health insurance rebate, and increases in the Medicare Levy Surcharge, have passed through the House of Representatives - from here, the legislation is required to go through the Senate before it can be implemented.

Changes to Bupa Australia's Board

Friday, 15 May 2009
Bupa Australia* confirmed that Mr. Eric Dodd's resignation as a non-executive director of the board became effective today.

Bupa Australia says rebate changes place additional pressure on millions of Australians

Wednesday 13 May 2009
Bupa Australia's Managing Director, Richard Bowden, commented today on the Federal Government's proposed changes to the private health insurance rebate and the Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS), saying that they are a dark cloud above Australia's health horizon.

2009 Budget: A message from Richard Bowden to customers regarding proposed changes to the private health insurance rebate

Wednesday 13 May 2009
The Federal Government has confirmed the changes it wants to make to the private health insurance rebate and the Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS).

Important message from Richard Bowden to customers

Friday 8 May 2009
Understandably, recent media reports (The Australian, 08/05/09) that the Federal Government is considering reducing the private health insurance rebate for higher income earners may cause some of our customers concern.

Bupa launches mobile healthcare information at customers' fingertips

Tuesday 2 May 2009
Bupa Australia, which operates under the trusted and respected health insurance brands MBF, HBA and Mutual Community, today launched an innovative software application designed to provide customers with access to free, mobile healthcare provider information.

Bupa proudly embraces Earth Hour 09

Thursday 26 March 2009
Bupa Australia - which operates under the trusted and respected brands, MBF, HBA, Mutual Community and ClearView - is delighted to announce it will once again participate in Earth Hour.

Bupa Australia champions equality in the workplace

Wednesday 18 March 2009
Bupa Australia today announced it has been recognised as an ‘Employer of Choice for Women’* by the Federal Government’s Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA).

Bupa Australia pledges $100,000 and establishes a Bushfire Relief Fund to ease pain and suffering

Tuesday 10 February 2009
Bupa Australia today announced it would provide a $100,000 cash donation to the Red Cross bushfires appeal, as well as matching employee donations and initiating a relief fund, in support of the many thousands of Australians who have been affected by the Victorian bushfires.

Health insurer HBA takes on partnership with Hawthorn Football Club

Monday 9 February 2009
The Hawthorn Football Club's amazing 20 year partnership with leading private health insurer MBF will go from strength to strength with today's announcement that its sister brand, HBA, will take on the role as Hawthorn's long-running sponsor.