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.
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.
If you’re navigating the early days of parenthood, sleep safety is probably high on your list of worries.
22 July 2025
We’re guessing it’s 2am and you’ve been lovingly (and loudly) introduced to the world of unpredictable sleep.
20 July 2025
It’s a great time to highlight the health benefits of not drinking alcohol
11 July 2025
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
If you’ve ever been told to “just rest” when your back hurts, it might be time to rethink that advice.
7 July 2025
With around 4 million Australians living with back pain, it’s one of the most common health issues in the country.
7 July 2025
From the moment they’re born, babies use body language, facial expressions, and sounds to tell you what they need...
1 July 2025
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
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
In this blog, we’ll walk you through the stages of baby development from birth to three months, including key milestones.
26 June 2025
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
Suffering from a sore throat, stuffy nose, or nagging cough? These are classic signs of an upper respiratory tract infection.
22 June 2025
If you’re living with chronic back pain, spinal fusion surgery might be one of the treatments mentioned by your doctor.
22 June 2025
If there are two words regularly on your mind following childbirth, aside from ‘strong coffee’, it’s likely pelvic floor.
20 June 2025
Low back pain is incredibly common in Australia, with around 4 million of us living with some form of back problem.
19 June 2025