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HBF Blog

From real member stories to trusted investigations into different cover options, we’ve carefully curated these articles to help you get the best cover for your health and the things that matter to you.
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Meet your health savvy self

We’re setting you up with the research, resources, and really important questions you need to navigate your health journey with confidence.
Newborn safe sleeping
If you’re navigating the early days of parenthood, sleep safety is probably high on your list of worries.
22 July 2025
Newborn sleeping
We’re guessing it’s 2am and you’ve been lovingly (and loudly) introduced to the world of unpredictable sleep.
20 July 2025
Women completing a run
It’s a great time to highlight the health benefits of not drinking alcohol
11 July 2025
Older couples having lunch
While there is no specific “diabetes diet”, nutrition does play an important role in managing the condition. We chat with Mary Du Heaume, HBF’s Member Health Coach and accredited practising dietitian to better understand diet’s role in diabetes management.
10 July 2025
Two women stretching their lower backs
If you’ve ever been told to “just rest” when your back hurts, it might be time to rethink that advice.
7 July 2025
Man holding lower back in pain
With around 4 million Australians living with back pain, it’s one of the most common health issues in the country.
7 July 2025
Woman holding her baby looking for cues
From the moment they’re born, babies use body language, facial expressions, and sounds to tell you what they need...
1 July 2025
Doctor and patient looking at spine x-ray
Back pain is one of the most common health issues affecting Australians, and for some people, it can become a long-term challenge.
1 July 2025
Older couple dancing
Heart disease is one of Australia’s most serious health problems – affecting 1 in 6 Australians and accounting for 1 in 4 of all deaths.
30 June 2025
Baby smiling at parent
In this blog, we’ll walk you through the stages of baby development from birth to three months, including key milestones.
26 June 2025
Two older women stretching for exercise
We explain how stents work, the risks and recovery process, and why they may not always be the first line of treatment for chest pain.
26 June 2025
Woman with an upper respiratory tract infection, or URTI
Suffering from a sore throat, stuffy nose, or nagging cough? These are classic signs of an upper respiratory tract infection.
22 June 2025
Patient holding their back
If you’re living with chronic back pain, spinal fusion surgery might be one of the treatments mentioned by your doctor.
22 June 2025
Mother and daughter doing yoga
If there are two words regularly on your mind following childbirth, aside from ‘strong coffee’, it’s likely pelvic floor.
20 June 2025
Man holding lower back in pain
Low back pain is incredibly common in Australia, with around 4 million of us living with some form of back problem.
19 June 2025