Health & Wellness ToolsHunter Health Insurance
Importance of Health & Wellness
tools to support your journey
We are about more than just health insurance – we also support access to a range of healthy lifestyle programs, health management programs and chronic disease management programs to our members with eligible cover. These programs are designed to help our members feel well, stay well and live well.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle starts
with access to the right tools and knowledge.
To support our member’s health journey, we have collated resources that provide individuals with fitness plans and comprehensive nutritional advice designed to meet diverse goals, from weight management to muscle building, improved endurance, or overall well-being. Whether you’re a beginner taking your first steps toward fitness, an athlete seeking to optimise performance, or exploring better dietary habits, there are programs and guides to suit every need.
CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet
Originally created by Australia’s national science agency, the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is a higher protein, low GI eating plan designed to reduce cravings and keep you feeling fuller for longer. For those looking to lose weight or maintain healthy nutrition, the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is designed to help improve habits and create lifelong positive behaviours.
Live Life Get Active
Live Life Get Active is a registered health promotion charity that specifically looks at addressing health, fitness and happiness issues facing people today. Issues such as obesity, diabetes, mental health, and illness recovery.
They also seek to address the growing issue of social disconnection by bringing people together and providing them with a sense of belonging in a welcoming environment through both online and in-park support to members – with several programs running in the Hunter Valley.
Mental Health Resources
Prioritising mental health is essential for overall well-being, and having access to the right resources and support can make a significant difference. From stress management techniques to professional counselling services, there are a variety of tools available to help individuals navigate challenges, build resilience, and foster emotional balance.
Whether you’re looking for mindfulness exercises, practical coping strategies, or access to licensed therapists, these resources are designed to meet diverse mental health needs. With options available online, in-person, and through community programs, finding the support you need to manage stress and enhance mental wellness has never been more accessible.
Smiling Mind
Smiling Mind is a not-for-profit helping every mind thrive. Their goal is to create generational change in the mental health of Australians through evidence-based tools that deliver the essential mental fitness skills needed to underpin good mental health and resilience from an early age. Includes a free daily mindfulness and meditation guide at your fingertips in the Smiling Mind App, as well as a range of tools to establish new habits and foster positive mental health routines with your family.
NSW Government
Get Healthy Information
and Coaching Service
A free program available to NSW residents over 16 years of age, for anyone who is concerned about
- Not meeting healthy eating guidelines
- Inadequate physical activity
- Being overweight
- Drinking above the alcohol consumption guidelines
- Drinking alcohol whilst planning a pregnancy, pregnant or breastfeeding
Anyone with the following conditions is encouraged to talk to their GP before signing up for the Get Healthy Service:
- Any recent hospitalisations
- Chronic conditions
- Illnesses relating to the heart, lungs or brain
- Physical conditions, including pregnancy
- Mental health considerations
- Special dietary considerations
Heart Health Checks
Do you know what your risk of having a heart attack or stroke is? Having a regular Heart Health Check with your GP will help you better understand your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
1.4 million Australians have a high chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. Many are unaware of this risk.
Anyone 45 years and over or 30 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should have a regular Heart Health Check with their doctor. A Heart Health Check is a 20-minute check-up with your GP to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Since April 2019, Heart Health Checks have been covered by Medicare and are free at practices that bulk bill this service.
A Word from Our Members
As the Hunter’s first not-for-profit health insurer, we started by serving those in the community most in need — miners and their families.
“My husband and I are in our 30s and now have a newborn. We shopped around for the best health cover. We are delighted with HHI. Their contribution rates are very reasonable, and their service and benefits are reliable.”
– Tracey
“We have recommended HHI to family and friends for years. We have Silver Plus cover and when my husband spent some time in hospital, the bill was immediately paid by HHI without fuss.”
– Gwen
“We are very happy with HHI and wouldn’t dream of going to another health fund. They’re friendly and their contribution rates are very competitive.”
– Trevor
Explore & Utilise
At HHI, we endeavour to provide a range of health and wellness tools or resources to support healthy living. Have any questions? Reach out to our friendly, local team today.