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A Nourishing Partnership: OzHarvest and nib foundation's Impact in FY24

Our long-standing partnership with OzHarvest Newcastle continues to deliver impactful food rescue results.

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Lifeline’s Support Toolkit is helping people access support for better mental health

During Mental Health Month we’ve been sharing Lifeline’s Support Toolkit with our members and employees.

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Helping support Wujal Wujal Recovery after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper

nib foundation donated $10,000 to Cape York Partnership to support more than 100 families of Wujal Wujal who are still displaced from their community due to the flooding from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

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Statistic stating that 57% of young people aged 12-18 are dissatisfied with how their body looks.

Young people in Australia call for more support to tackle body image issues

We’ve partnered with Butterfly Foundation for the second year of their Body Kind Youth Survey, to better understand body image among young people. Now we have the findings.

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GP smiling kindly at his patient while writing on a piece of paper

Funding collaborative GP led research to improve primary care

nib foundation and RACGP Foundation share a commitment to building a healthier Australia. Our organisations have partnered together to support research with potential to shape a more robust Australian healthcare system that provides the type of care our increasingly diverse and complex population needs, and that is sustainably funded into the future.

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ozharvest infographic

A Nourishing Partnership: OzHarvest and nib foundation's Impact in FY24

Our long-standing partnership with OzHarvest Newcastle continues to deliver impactful food rescue results.

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Man in glasses sitting outdoors and looking at his phone

Lifeline’s Support Toolkit is helping people access support for better mental health

During Mental Health Month we’ve been sharing Lifeline’s Support Toolkit with our members and employees.

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Tayla with two young people at a Burn support group camp

Announcing the recipients of our 2024 Good Cause Grants

This year Burn Support Group is one of our Good Cause Grant winners nominated by nib Health Provider Engagement Lead, Tayla Henry.

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Collage of images from Cycloe Jasper and the Wujal Wujal community

Helping support Wujal Wujal Recovery after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper

nib foundation donated $10,000 to Cape York Partnership to support more than 100 families of Wujal Wujal who are still displaced from their community due to the flooding from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

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Group of teenagers sitting on and around an outdoor picnic table, laughing and talking to each other.

New resources to help parents as children face mounting peer pressure to vape

For World No Tobacco Day, Life Ed. NSW are sharing new video resources for parents on how to have meaningful conversations with their children about the potential harms of vaping.

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Statistic stating that 57% of young people aged 12-18 are dissatisfied with how their body looks.

Young people in Australia call for more support to tackle body image issues

We’ve partnered with Butterfly Foundation for the second year of their Body Kind Youth Survey, to better understand body image among young people. Now we have the findings.

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Prevention
GP smiling kindly at his patient while writing on a piece of paper

Funding collaborative GP led research to improve primary care

nib foundation and RACGP Foundation share a commitment to building a healthier Australia. Our organisations have partnered together to support research with potential to shape a more robust Australian healthcare system that provides the type of care our increasingly diverse and complex population needs, and that is sustainably funded into the future.

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A group of young people gathered together

Improving youth mental health and wellbeing through The Kindness Institute’s kaupapa Māori mental health program

The Kindness Institute’s Atawhai program helps improve young people’s mental, spiritual and cultural wellness in Auckland, New Zealand

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Shea sitting at the table using the Hello Sunday Morning self assessment tool

Changing drinking habits with Hello Sunday Morning

Meet Shea, who has made changes to his drinking habits with the help of Hello Sunday Morning.

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Two teenagers sitting on a couch, each looking at their own mobile

Cancer Council NSW is developing a first of its kind vaping support program to help young people

nib foundation and Cancer Council NSW are partnering together to develop a new national, online platform that will offer young people information, support and evidence-based services to help them quit vaping.

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Kate Grover and Jess

Kate's experience with Bear Cottage.

This year Bear Cottage is one of our Good Cause Grant winners, nominated by nib Clinical Advisor, Kate Grover. Kate has a personal connection to Bear Cottage as they supported her goddaughter, Jessica, and her family, during an extremely difficult time.

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A group of teenagers in school uniform sitting together on and around a table, smiling and talking to each other.

Survey by Life Ed reveals students’ perceptions about vaping

New survey highlights rise in vaping among peers’ and that students are overestimating vape use.

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Young boy in glasses looking into the mirror

Survey finds 90% of youth concerned about body image

We’ve partnered with Butterfly Foundation to survey more than 1,600 young Australians to better understand their relationship with their bodies. Here are the findings.

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Three young men outside on the grass performing an indigenous ceremony

Awabakal Cultural Camp’s connecting youth to culture

Bush tucker experiences, local history and art workshops and dancing are just some of the activities taking place at Awabakal’s Cultural Youth Camps. 

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Lifeline launches new Support Toolkit for Australians

Lifeline has launched a new self-help toolkit in partnership with nib foundation featuring a curation of tools, apps, resources and services to help support Aussies to take care of their wellbeing.

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Am I drinking too much? Hello Sunday Morning

My Drink Check helps combat risky drinking

Hello Sunday Morning has launched an online tool to help you assess your drinking habits and protect your health.

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Equality
A group of Young, Fit & Deadly participants gathered together indoors smiling

Young, Fit & Deadly school holiday program opens this week

The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence's school holiday program, Young, Fit & Deadly, is designed to promote health and wellbeing among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth through physical activities and cultural education.

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Eleven female participants of We Care's Sista Circle program standing outdoors by the river smiling

We Care hosts first Sista Circle program

We Care’s Sista Circle program offers a unique experience for First Nations women to engage in cultural activities, build community connections, and strengthen their mental health and wellbeing. 

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Sleep ninja app

New app, Sleep Ninja, tackling poor sleep for teens

Our partner Black Dog Institute has launched their Sleep Ninja App, an evidence-based app to help young people aged 12-16 years old improve their sleep.

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Clearhead launches digital tool to help young people find their purpose

Take a journey of self-discovery and explore your career, relationships, routines and hobbies with Clearhead’s new Finding Purpose tool.

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Three charity partners receive share in $100,000 to celebrate 70 years’ of nib

We called on employees, members and shareholders to vote for the cause they’d like to get behind and, now, the results are in!

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Young people sharing mental health stories and creating change

In partnership with batyr, we’ve launched OurHerd - designed by and for young people to empower them to share stories of lived experience and create positive change.

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Stories of better health from our 2022 Community Report – Out now

Our 2022 Community Report highlights how we’ve worked with our partners to support the better health and wellbeing of people and communities.

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$40,000 donated to charities on behalf of nib members

We welcomed new members to nib by inviting them to decide where nib foundation would donate $40,000.

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Baby welcome ceremony

Welcoming First Nations babies to Awabakal Country

Awabakal’s Baby Welcoming Ceremonies were held in Newcastle this week to connect families to their community, country and culture.

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Child from Starlight Foundation with a volunteer

Meet our 2022 Good Cause Grants recipients

Our Good Cause Grants allow our people to nominate and vote for the charities important to them for the chance to receive $5,000.

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batyr@uni program in high demand among students at Universities across Australia

In the last 18 months, our partnership has enabled batyr to support the mental health of over 2,200 university students through their batyr@uni program. batyr program participant and international student, Linh, shares her story.

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A group of teens talking and walking down the school path

Meet the charities influencing the better health of our young people

We welcome our eight new Health Smart partners who are influencing the health habits of young Aussies and Kiwis so they can live to their fullest every day.

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Aerial shot of a volcanic eruption on Tongan island

Supporting Tonga, our Pacific neighbours

We’ve partnered with Lifeline and Plan International Australia to offer support to those in Tonga and their families who have been impacted by the recent volcanic eruption and tsunami.

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Male on the couch with a headache

Cancer Council is challenging Aussies to drink less for their long-term health

Cancer Council NSW has launched an awareness campaign to equip young Aussies with the right tools and information to make more informed decisions when it comes to alcohol consumption, helping to reduce the risk of more serious long-term health issues.

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Equality
Female and male Indigenous holding out a phone

Social and emotional wellbeing self-help app designed for First Nations Peoples making an impact

Mental health self-help app, iBobbly, is proving to have a positive impact on the social and emotional wellbeing of over 6,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth across Australia.

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Group of surfers in the ocean

Surfing miniseries promotes positive mental health this holiday season

Waves of Wellness has launched a four-part miniseries bringing its important mental health messages to people across Australia.

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Meet: Spot Infographic

Meet the world’s first digital assistant helping to save Aussies from skin cancer

We’ve partnered with Skin Check Champions to develop the world's first digital assistant designed to help save Aussies from skin cancer. 

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Close up shot of someone rejecting a glass of beer - People's Choice Winner

The people have spoken! Meet our 2021 People’s Choice recipient

This year's People’s Choice recipient is Cancer Council NSW! They’ll be using the extra $40k to continue to raise awareness about the link between alcohol and cancer to empower young Aussies to make better choices when it comes to alcohol consumption.

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nib foundation commits $750,000 to Lifeline to help reach more Australians before crisis

We’ve teamed up with Lifeline over the next three years to develop and deliver a personalised toolkit.

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Our 2021 Community Report is out now!

Our 2021 Community Report now available and we’re proud to share some of the fantastic partnerships, community initiatives and personal stories with you as we continue to invest in the better health of our community.

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Fact: Vapes contain toxic chemicals that are found in paint and glue.

Challenging the myths around vaping

Find out more about Lung Foundation Australia's latest study into the rise of vaping, or e-cigarette use amongst young people.

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BodyKind infographic

Creating body positive homes for Australian families

We’ve partnered with Butterfly Foundation to launch a series of educational resources designed to support parents and carers to create body positive homes for their teens.

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Apply for our Health Smart Grants!

We’re calling on charities across Australia and New Zealand to apply for our 2021 Health Smart Grants!

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A group of teens in school uniforms chatting in the park

Survey suggests Aussie teens overestimate their peers’ smoking and drinking habits

For World No Tobacco Day, Life Education has released their Reality Now survey results, indicating that high school students overestimate their peers use of tobacco, alcohol and cannabis.

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Our People’s Choice recipient has been decided!

Thanks to your votes, one charity will be receiving an extra $40,000 in funding for the better health of our community.

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Meet our 2021 Good Cause Grants recipients

nib employees nominated six charities to receive our $5,000 Good Cause Grants to support the health and wellbeing of the communities in which we live and work.

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WeCare workers outside a house talking to each other

Yarn Up Connecting Countries program open in the Hunter

We Care’s Yarn Up Connecting Countries program is now open for registration in support of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

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Vote for a charity to win $40,000

Our People’s Choice Vote is back! It’s time to cast your vote to help one charity receive a healthy funding boost.

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We welcome our two new Directors on Board

We’re excited to have appointed two new Directors to the nib foundation Board!

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Meet our six new partners helping keep Aussies healthy

We’re excited to share with you our new Health Smart partners, dedicated to helping people and communities live healthier lives.

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Girl and two boys holding a plant and a shovel in the backyard

Bushfire-impacted students on the South Coast to receive support leading up to Christmas

In the lead up to Christmas and the anniversary of the 2019 bushfires, we’re helping Mackillop Family Services deliver their Stormbirds program in schools to support children struggling in the wake of the bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic.

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A group of batyr students

International students to receive mental health education during COVID-19

International students in Australia will have access to mental health education programs and speaker development workshops thanks to a partnership between nib foundation and batyr.

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Meet our People’s Choice recipient!

Thanks to your votes, one Health Smart partner has received an extra $40,000 in funding!

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Charities receive an extra funding boost at nib’s Annual General Meeting

Shareholders at nib’s Annual General Meeting have cast their vote to help allocate $40,000 in funding to our three Health Smart partners.

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People's Choice Vote: Health Smart Grants

It’s time to vote for your People’s Choice charity!

Help us decide which Health Smart partner receives an extra $40,000 in funding support.

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Understanding Australia’s current State of Mind

We teamed up with Smiling Mind to find out Australians’ current state of mind and how they’re coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Clearhead, te ara ki tō oranga

Clearhead platform translated in te reo Māori to support Māori mental health

In a world first, our partner Clearhead has just launched its translated te reo Māori website and chatbot to better support Māori mental health.

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Our 2020 Community Report is out now!

Between the Australian drought, bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic, it hasn’t been an easy year for many across the world. Our community report outlines our response to these crises as well as our continued support of community health and wellbeing.

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What’s your Cancer Risk score?

Cancer Council Queensland are calling on the next generation to find out their cancer risk score and become leaders in reducing our cancer risk.

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Rugby players visiting a family at a Ronald McDonald House

Family gets a surprise visit at Ronald McDonald House NZ

The Changs have spent 106 nights at Ronald McDonald House New Zealand while their daughter Chloe underwent treatment for brain cancer. Being a rugby mad family, we organised a special surprise visit from our star Blues players!

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Welcoming Ed Close to our Board

We are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Ed Close to the nib foundation Board as Non-Executive Director.

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Woman sitting on stairs looking at her phone

Supporting mental health through Lifeline Text

Lifeline will be able to boost services to young Australians and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through text crisis counselling with the support of our $500,000 donation together with nib.

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Source: Psychology Council of NSW

Protecting the mental health of our rural healthcare workers

We're providing NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN) with $230,000 in funding alongside nib develop self-care and wellbeing resources for health professionals in remote, rural and regional communities, and those impacted by the recent Australian bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic.

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Surfer, Joe Pilgram holding his surfboard at the beach
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Taking care of your mental health with Joel Pilgrim

We spoke to Joel Pilgrim, Founder and CEO of our charitable partner Waves of Wellness Foundation about the importance of looking after your mental health for Men’s Health Week.

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Young female teen looking at her phone

Kiwis to receive an extra 2,300 hours of crisis support during COVID-19

We’re ensuring Lifeline Aotearoa can continue their 24/7 mental health support for Kiwis during COVID-19 through our new partnership.

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A mobile phone screenshot of the Clearhead tool

Free telehealth tool launched to support Kiwis and doctors’ mental health during COVID-19

nib foundation have partnered with clever technology company, Clearhead, to expand their online mental health platform during COVID-19.

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Our 2020 Health Smart Grants are open!

We’re offering six $40,000 grants through our annual Health Smart Grant round to help empower Aussie youth and young adults to be health smart in their everyday lives.

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Understanding Tuberous Sclerosis: a parachute pack for families of a child newly diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)

Tuberous Sclerosis Australia launches their Parachute Pack

Giving families of children with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), a central resource to access accurate, up-to-date support and information packs, to help manage the disease early and improve quality of life.

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2020 Health Smart Grant Guidelines now available!

If you’re a charity who specialises in equipping young Aussies with the right health tools and information to make positive health choices and ultimately, reduce the risk of chronic illness, then we want to hear from you.

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Two adults wearing 'I Say No to Domestic Violence' shirts

Meet our 2020 Good Cause Grants recipients

Get to know the charities that our nib employee's voted for in our 2020 Good Cause Grants.

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A woman in her kitchen holding a mug

Supporting the community through the COVID-19 pandemic

We've teamed up with nib to provide $1 million in funding to help support our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Women at dress for success headquarters

Helping women Dress for Success

We're excited to extend our partnership with Dress for Success for another year by providing $10,000 in funding support to help provide disadvantaged women with that extra boost of confidence and professional skills they need to find employment.

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Two women doing yoga in the park

Meet our 2020 Health Smart grants recipients

Meet six Australian charities who have received a share of $240,000 in funding to promote healthy behaviours under our new grant program.

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Smiling Mind representatives presenting at a panel

State of Mind Survey says we need to take more action on mental health

In partnership with Smiling Mind and the University of Newcastle, we've helped to deliver the State of Mind Survey which found that while Australians are doing well to talk about mental health, it's time to start taking more action.

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How to recognise which zone you're in...

Smiling Mind launches new Stress Management program

We've partnered with Smiling Mind to launch their new stress management mindfulness meditation program, designed to support Aussies when they're feeling distressed or overwhelmed.

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Four women next to a Dignity Vending Machine

Dignity offered to disadvantaged women in the Hunter region

Three Dignity Vending Machines have been installed locally by our partner Share the Dignity to offer free sanitary items for Hunter women in need.

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Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation representatives

New partnership extends support to Hunter farmers impacted by drought

We've teamed up with the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation to provide $100,000 in funding to support farmers impacted by the ongoing drought in the Hunter region.

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Indigenous Elder and Indigenous Child connecting hands

$1 million to Aboriginal health programs: focus on ‘closing the gap’

We've announced a $1 million commitment aimed at helping to close the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.

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Male teen browsing the C4E website on a laptop

New medicinal cannabis and epilepsy website helping Australians to make more informed decisions

In partnership with Epilepsy Action Australia, we've helped to launch a new website which aims to help thousands of Australians living with epilepsy to make more informed choices when it comes to the access and use of medicinal cannabis.

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A group of young adults on a bushwalk

Daybreak app more than halves alcohol use in three months

With our funding support, Hello Sunday Morning partnered with the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) at Curtin University to evaluate the effectiveness of their Daybreak program after three months use.

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nib foundation's Community Report 2019

Our 2019 Community Report is out now

Take a glimpse into the nib's world of community giving and see the fantastic work of our partners.

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Young Australian adults at University of Newcastle

New website to help Aussies eat and live better

Together with the University of Newcastle, we've launched a new nutritional web platform helping young Aussie adults to improve their lifestyle and ultimately live healthier lives.

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Drummers from the Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation

Indigenous youth find connection through music

Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation (CHAC)'s new Holyoake DRUMBEAT program, combines music and psychology to support the mental health of young Indigenous Australians living in far-west New South Wales.

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CEO of nib Group, Mark Fitzgibbons with a Newcastle Knights player

At-risk youth find mentors in Newcastle Knights players

Find out how we're helping young persons at risk of long-term involvement in the criminal justice system pair with Knights players, thanks to our partnership with the nib Newcastle Knights and Juvenile Justice NSW.

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Two young girls running down the field

New program helps Hunter teens with disability live healthier lives

In partnership with Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we're helping teens with a disability improve their health and wellbeing through physical and social activity.

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A large banner that reads 'Stand Bold, Play Hard, Be Fearless, Be a Good Sports' displayed in a football stadium

Macorna Football Netball Club wins AFL experience of a lifetime

We sent the winning club of our Good Sports Junior banner competition, Macorna Football Netball Club club, to the Richmond Tigers v Hawthorn Hawks game over the weekend for a once in a lifetime AFL experience.

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Woman and her young son out in nature

Parents of children with a life-threatening illness form connections over coffee

Having a cup of coffee has taken on a whole new meaning thanks to our new partnership between Victorian-based charity, Very Special Kids.

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Good Cause Grants. Got a good cause to support?

Meet our 2019 Good Cause Grants recipients

Learn more about the 6 charities our employees voted for in our Good Cause Grants.

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Female teens in a self-defence workshop

Teenagers empowered to stand tall in new school self-defence program

We are proud to help launch Got Your Back Sista's 10-week self defence program in the Hunter region helping to educate teenage students on healthy relationships.

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Woman and her mother looking out the window

Hunter corporates unite to help out Hunter farmers

We've teamed up with Hunter corporates to deliver drought relief for farmers in the Upper Hunter.

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Animation of Smiling Mind app interaction

Aussies encouraged to ‘self-love’ this Valentine’s Day

Smiling Mind are encouraging Australians to spend more time on practicing self-love following the launch of their free relationships app-based program supported by nib foundation.

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Celebrating 10 Years of Giving

Take a look back at 10 years with nib foundation

Find out more about our special 10th anniversary edition Community Report.

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Headshot of our first female Chairman, Mrs Judi Geggie

We’ve welcomed our first female Chairman

Meet our first female Chairman, Mrs Judi Geggie!

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Two nib employees volunteering

Hip hip hooray it’s nibGive's 1st birthday!

Find out how nib's employees have been busy #makingtheworldabetterplace!

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Three adult women stretching their legs on an outdoor bench

Meet our new Community Partners!

Get to know our ten new Community Grant partners who are dedicated to helping people and communities live healthier lives.

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OzHarvest truck parked in front of a home

OzHarvest delivers over five million meals in the Hunter

We're proud to have helped increase the capacity of OzHarvest in the Hunter region to meet an ever-growing demand for food relief.

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Charity representatives at the pitch night event

Three Hunter-based charities walk away with their share in $100k

Three incredible charities receive $100k in funding to support health and wellbeing initiatives in the Hunter community.

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Two young kids in the classroom smiling with their teachers

SWAP-IT has launched in the Hunter!

Find out about how SWAP-It helps families to pack a healthier lunchbox for their kids.

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Young woman and her mum looking out the window

We’re providing a $50,000 support package to Hunter farmers affected by drought

Our new partnership with the Upper Hunter Community Services (UHCS) will provide a $50,000 support package to help Hunter farmers access the support services they require.

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Boy in a wheelchair smiling with his mum

Free sex education workshops for young people with disability

Find out how we're partnering with Family Planning NSW to better equip parents with the necessary education and resources required to support positive sexuality and relationships amongst those they care for.

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Family having lunch at the dining table

Nutrition Connect offering free online health program for families

Find out how you and your family can join Nutrition Connect's free online program to help your children get healthier.

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Luke from Good Sports Junior at the 2018 State of Origin

Lucky young rugby league fan given VIP treatment at Origin!

It was a night to remember for NSW fans and one lucky Good Sports Junior kid was there to experience first-hand all the on and off-field action!

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Pitch for a Healthy Cause - 17 October 2018

Pitch for a share in $100k in celebration of our 10th anniversary. Applications now open!

We're launching a special grant round, Pitch for a Healthy Cause, in celebration of our 10th anniversary with $100k in funding up for grabs for charities dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes of communities in the Hunter.

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A group of surfers in the ocean

WOW Surfing Experience set to make waves in Lake Macquarie

Hunter youth that are experiencing mental health issues will now be able to access the eight-week learn to surf program, WOW Surfing Experience, in Lake Macquarie.

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Grants up to $50K - applications close soon

Time is running out to apply for our 2018 Community Grants!

There is only one week to go until our Community Grant round closes, so submit your application before it's too late!

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Richmond Tigers footbal team running down the field

Winners of our Good Sports banner competition enjoy the ultimate AFL experience

Read about the Winners of our Good Sports Junior banner competition, The Macorna Football Netball Club and their ultimate AFL experience.

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A group of young adults sitting in a park and talking

2018 Community Grant round now open!

Our 2018 Community Grant round is now open! Submit your application for an opportunity to receive up to $50,000 in funding.

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Young surfers at the beach standing on surfboards

Community grant tips: Reading between the lines

We've put together some great tips to help with your application for our 2018 Community Grant round.

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AFL player with #9 on his jersey running to his team

Meet the winners of our Good Sports Junior AFL banner comp!

We’ve teamed up with our partner, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, to create the ultimate AFL experience for one lucky Good Sports Junior club.

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Behind the scenes shot of the OURMOB film set

Join us in support of the #OURMOB campaign

We’re really proud to be supporting Brisbane Indigenous Media Association in their #OURMOB social media campaign.

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Three woman working out outdoors by the water

Take a look at what we’ve been up to in our latest Community Report!

Our 2017-18 Community Report is now available, featuring our most recent partner programs and initiatives for you to explore!

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Woman wearing sunglasses out in nature

Conservation Volunteers Australia launches their free Green Gyms program

Our partner, Conservation Volunteers Australia, is launching their free Green Gyms program in Newcastle on Wednesday, 28 February 2018.

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Horticulture therapist and disabled child feeding a duck

Sylvanvale launches their Inclusive Classroom program

Children of all abilities are catching a case of the green thumb thanks to Sylvanvale's therapeutic horticultural Inclusive Classroom.

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Young lady sitting on a red chair with headphones

New partnership with Smiling Mind empowering Aussies to take care of their mental health

We're excited to officially announce our Multi-Year Partnership with leading Australian mental health and mindfulness provider, Smiling Mind.

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