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Giving back to the community

At HBF we’re committed to giving back to the community and finding ways to better the health of Australians.

Enriching the lives of our employees

Our people lend a hand through volunteer work and often reach into their own pockets to support causes close to their hearts.

Giving back to Australian communities

We look for ways to improve the health of Australians through our community funding programs.

Improving the health of Australians

We support initiatives that will make a tangible difference to the health of Australians.

HBF community initiatives

We don't just insure health, we nurture it from within Australian communities.
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HBF Run for a Reason

More than 30,000 people run, walk and wheel the event, raising funds for important WA health causes.
Aboriginal painting
HBF’s ‘Reflect’ RAP signifies our commitment to a more united Australia. We’re taking steps to make a tangible difference in both our organisation and the wider community.
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A growing number of HBF employees are regular donors to the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. We’ve even partnered with them to launch WA’s inaugural Microbiome Bank.
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Our Community Investment Guidelines detail our direct and indirect investments to promote happy, healthy, and active lifestyles within the community. To enhance the effectiveness of our engagement efforts, we purposefully focus our resources where they can make the greatest impact.
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HBF Angels

Our HBF Angels are a dedicated team of HBF employees who regularly organise and engage the organisation through fundraising events and donation drives to support a range of local Australian charities and projects.

Partnerships

We partner with like-minded organisations to make a tangible difference to the health of Australians and will share our exciting new strategy soon.

Workplace Giving

We empower our employees to make a difference in their community by donating a portion of their wages to local Australian, charitable organisations. HBF matches every donation dollar for dollar.

Workplace Volunteering

Every year, we support our 900+ HBF employees to roll up their sleeves and lend a hand to a variety of not-for-profit organisations and health-related causes across Australia.

Are you involved in a community program that aligns with HBF? Email community@hbf.com.au to start a conversation.

Our contributions by the numbers

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$11 million

This is the amount raised by HBF Run for a Reason in 11 years for WA health charities.

$275,000

Donated to Telethon

$129,900

Donated to local charities for programs and initiatives that benefit the health of West Australians

$85,000

Donated to small local charities through Workplace Giving

547

Lives saved through blood and plasma donations