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nib foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organisation that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians.
Established by nib health funds in 2008, we focus our support on young people and carers, funding programs that provide unique approaches to improving their health outcomes.
Since 2008, we have committed almost $10 million in funding to more than 50 programs that will make a real and measurable difference to health and wellbeing.
For more information see About Us.
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A unique mental health curriculum resource that equips teachers to better understand and help young people with mental health issues is now available in Queensland thanks to The Black Dog Institute, in partnership with MindMatters and nib foundation.
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OzHarvest Newcastle has secured additional funding from nib foundation to extend its successful food rescue program into the Lower Hunter to help to meet the growing demand for food relief in the region.
The funding support has allowed the local charity to broaden its vital service to the Cessnock and Maitland areas.
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Caring for someone with a rare disease can be intensely isolating and often results in financial and social disadvantage. This experience can be exacerbated for Hunter residents due to the limited availability of support services in the region.
nib foundation has partnered with the Association of Genetic Support of Australasia (AGSA) to help fund the Unmet Needs in the Rare Disease Community project that aims to provide greater support and information for carers of this unique group.
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Childhood obesity rates continue to escalate with around 25 per cent of Australian children now overweight or obese compared to five per cent in the 1960s. To help reverse this trend and break the cycle of family obesity, Home-Start Family Services Australia and nib foundation have partnered to deliver the Eat, Move, Live project to families living in Victoria.
Home-Start volunteers from across Melbourne took part in a full day training workshop last week to equip them with the skills to deliver the project to families in the region.
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Community groups across Australia have been given an early Christmas present by nib foundation with the announcement of almost $300,000 in new community partnerships.
The funding will provide much-needed support to 10 innovative community-based programs that meet the needs of young people and carers in a practical and engaging way.
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