Media Releases
Read the latest updates from HBF
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HBF RUN FOR A REASON - warming down… until next year! - 26 May 10
There is no denying that Sunday’s inaugural HBF Run for a Reason presented by The West Australian was a stand out success.
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HBF RUN FOR A REASON - last chance to register - 21 May 10
There is just hours left to register for the first ever HBF Run for a Reason presented by The West Australian on Sunday, 23 May.
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HBF RUN FOR A REASON - two days left to sign up - 20 May 10
Don’t miss your chance to join the 9,400 people participating in the very first HBF Run for a Reason [presented by the West Australia] on Sunday, 23 May.
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HBF RUN FOR A REASON - 4 days left to sign up for a piece of the action! - 18 May 10
The countdown has begun to the first ever HBF Run for a Reason presented by The West Australian. The inaugural event has already exceeded its participation target of 7,500.
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There's no place like home for HBF members - 17 May 10
HBF and Silver Chain today announced a partnership.
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HBF RUN FOR A REASON Spectator Vantage Points - 13 May 10
Thousands of Western Australians will be running for a reason in HBF’s inaugural walk/run event, scheduled for Sunday 23 May, 2010 from 8am.
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Run for a Reason, Forrest Chase - Free Health Checks - 13 May 10
Thousands of Western Australians will be running for a reason in HBF’s inaugural event, scheduled for Sunday 23 May, 2010.
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HBF Rates Well in State of the Health Funds - 31 March 10
HBF today welcomed the release of the annual State of the Health Funds Report, which shows the stark difference in members’ satisfaction with their health funds.
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HBF expects record payout from storm damage - 23 March 10
HBF is expecting a record number of claims following the storms that pounded the Perth metropolitan area last night.
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HBF lowest premium increase of major Australian funds: 4.95% - 23 February 10
The average premium increase for HBF members will be the lowest of any major health fund in Australia.
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Healthy lunchboxes that measure up - 3 February 10
Parents who log onto hbf.com.au/school and submit a healthy eating tip before 12 February have the chance to win one of 10 tupperware lunch box collections* containing a drink bottle, snack cups and a sandwich keeper.
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West Aussies get ready to Run for a Reason - 1 February 10
Western Australians were yesterday given 30,000 compelling reasons to participate in a new community event aimed at reducing the State’s obesity epidemic. And it comes as research commissioned by HBF suggested that Western Australians “just aren’t getting it” when it comes to the dangers of being overweight.
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HBF gives West Australians a new reason to run - 23 November 09
HBF yesterday took the wraps off a new event in Perth’s sporting and community calendar; the HBF Run for a Reason.
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Social networking leads to burglary risk - 18 November 09
HBF has issued a warning to users of social media websites.
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HBF 2008-2009 Financial Results - 1 September 09
Strong financial reserves accumulated during recent years have enabled WA’s biggest health insurer to weather the challenges of the financial downturn while paying record amounts in health benefits to members.
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HBF takes a stand to keep premiums down - 2 July 09
WA’s biggest not-for-profit health fund is making a stand on behalf of its 800,000 members in refusing demands for a hike in prices from the share market listed hospital group, Ramsay Health Care.
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Keep blood supplies healthy this winter - 12 June 09
Children treated in Princess Margaret Hospital’s oncology ward, more often than not, owe their return to health, not only to the medical staff, but also to our state’s anonymous blood donors.
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HBF Warns of More Struggles Ahead - 11 June 09
Western Australia’s largest health insurer said a report that shows public hospital elective surgery waiting times continue to grow, should serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining the balance of Australia’s health system.
