Medibank

“Virtual hospitals, an innovation tested in recent years with significant success, is one of the best opportunities to support the sustainability of our healthcare system,” Dr Andrew Wilson, Medibank Group Chief Medical Officer. Last week, Dr Wilson sat down with Nine’s Today show and discussed the benefits of treatment in a virtual hospital and why Medibank are calling for more states to consider them. Read the Newsroom article here: https://lnkd.in/gWr4vhei

Medibank's on the move! Our members are located right across Australia, which is why we regularly hit the road to help deliver better health across all corners of the country.   We're increasing access and health education to rural and regional locations with our Medibank Live Better vans - VANgo, GalliVANt and SulliVAN. Fitted with SiSU Health Group health check machines, we offer free health checks to the community, including blood pressure, heart rate, body composition, height, weight and BMI checks.   You can view our upcoming events right across Australia here: https://lnkd.in/gm-fzVCE

“You can have all the money in the world but we all know, health is wealth.”   Sandra Reilly, our dedicated Customer Health Support Officer and a Medibank Feel Good Champion, has committed to being a source of motivation and support for people in prioritising health and wellbeing.    Sandra's holistic health background, including working in remedial and peadiatric massage, has reinforced her idea that small things can make a huge difference when it comes to our health.    Read more about Sandra's story here: https://lnkd.in/gfEwThxa

At Medibank, we believe there is a need for a 'health transition' to change the way healthcare is delivered. The new Amplar Home Health (part of Medibank Group) headquarters embody our vision and commitment to revolutionising healthcare delivery in Australia.   The Hon. Chris Picton, South Australian Minister for Health and Wellbeing, officially opened the new space at a ceremony this morning. Situated in the heart of Adelaide but providing care to all Australians, the new headquarters serves as the central hub for Amplar Health's extensive network of nurses and allied health practitioners located around the country. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gxyDHKe3

We're proud to have been one of the first companies in Australia to introduce a parental leave program offering all eligible prospective parents 14 weeks of paid leave, regardless of whether they are a primary or secondary carer. In our latest Humans of Medibank article, read about Talent, Inclusion and Engagement Lead Jonathan Bell's experiences across two stints of parental leave. Jono’s experience shows the joy and importance of all parents taking the time to bond with their little ones. Read more about his story here: https://lnkd.in/gFQUatFi

Today, East Sydney Private Hospital has announced it has expanded its facilities to meet the growing demand for short stay surgical options. The expansion will see the addition of two state-of-the-art theatres and 14 new beds, bringing the hospital's total capacity to eight theatres and 40 beds. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gyCm6QUk

Did you know that bowel cancer is the third most common type of newly diagnosed cancer in Australia? This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, find out the signs and symptoms, as well as how it's diagnosed and what treatments are available. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gd67XaSb

Last week, we released our 8th tax report as part of our commitment to transparency and meeting community expectations to pay our fair share. Medibank remains a top 100 taxpayer in Australia, paying $513.9 million in taxes and levies to Australian revenue authorities in FY23. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2CNRTw8

In our latest Humans of Medibank article, read about Michelle Mathews' journey to being diagnosed as an adult with ADHD, and her hopes for Corporate Australia to follow in Medibank’s footsteps in fostering psychologically safe environments with working conditions that adapt to the individual. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g7BgCywY

Happy Pride Month!   As we find ourselves in the heart of Pride Month, we’re pleased to share that we’ve introduced Gender Affirmation Leave to provide support for trans and gender-diverse employees.   We recognise that gender affirmation is a deeply individualised journey and may differ from person-to person, and we want to ensure that all employees feel supported throughout this process, without having to worry about work obligations.   To learn more about careers at Medibank, visit: https://lnkd.in/gERxb3x