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Research and collaboration

Advancing health research is another way Medibank is working towards building better health for the next generation. The Medibank Health Research Fund (MHRF) provides funding to support innovative health related research projects throughout Australia with contributions from Medibank, our members, employees and the wider community.

Each year, Medibank contributes more than $400,000 directly into the MHRF. In addition Medibank matches employee donations to the fund dollar-for-dollar. 

In 2015, we provided eight Medibank Health Research Fund grants for projects that aim to change the way patients perceive and participate in their own treatment regimes; investigate the use of new technologies such as Smartphone Apps and SMS messaging and improve patient-recovery from treatment to reduce their likelihood of hospital re-admission. 

To find our more about the 2015 Medibank Health Research Fund grant recipients see below:

Indigenous health & wellbeing

We believe every Australian has the right to good health and we are proud that we were the first private health insurer to launch a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in 2012.

Our Indigenous Employment Strategy is part of our RAP commitment and an important step towards lifting Indigenous employment throughout the organisation.

We believe in the link between education and opportunity. We express this by supporting Yalari as it provides learning pathways through scholarships for Indigenous children from rural and remote communities. Our involvement and participation alongside Yalari students and volunteers in the biennial 100 km Commemorative Walk in Queensland –a test of endurance and teamwork – inspires respect for Aboriginal history and culture.

In bringing our reconciliation commitment to life, we have learned that a partnership approach that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led organisations is the best way to generate positive, long term outcomes. Our Indigenous Community Grants Program is another way we connect, with $100,000 directed to projects run by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations throughout Australia each year. 

See Medibank's latest RAP reports below:

Emergency relief & recovery

Partnering with Australian Red Cross is the way Medibank continues its long-standing tradition of supporting communities in times of need.

Encouraging people to plan and prepare for unexpected disaster is part of our focus.  Medibank supports the Australian Red Cross National Disaster Preparedness Week each year as well as contributing to relief in times of crisis in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region when it’s needed most. 

Seeking a sponsorship from Medibank?

If you or your organisation would like to seek a grant from Medibank, please email sponsorship@medibank.com.au.