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For more than 60 years nib health funds has been committed to promoting and supporting healthy Australian communities.
In 2008, the health fund reaffirmed this commitment through the establishment of nib foundation – a not-for-profit charitable organisation that supports programs aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of all Australians.
Since its establishment, the foundation has granted more than $10 million in funding to support 43 programs across the country.
For more information see About Us.
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Autoimmune illness are commonly associated with people aged 25 to 40, however young people are being increasingly diagnosed with illnesses such as lupus and scleroderma. Despite the rise of youth diagnosis, health support services and resources are still making the shift to cater for their specific needs.
A new partnership between Newcastle’s Autoimmune Resource and Research Centre (ARRC) and nib foundation will provide targeted youth support services and education materials to adolescents with autoimmune illnesses.
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An innovative program for adolescents developed at Perth's Princess Margaret Hospital will be rolled out across the country thanks to a new partnership between The Starlight Children's Foundation and nib foundation.
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Carers and loved ones of those experiencing depression across Australia will continue to have access to the successful Partners in Depression program following the announcement of an extended partnership between Hunter Institute of Mental Health and nib foundation.
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Workers with a disability at Launceston’s Self Help Workplace will now enjoy a healthy kick-start to their day, thanks to a new breakfast program funded by nib foundation.
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Incarcerated youth at the Melbourne Youth Juvenile Justice Facility and Parkville Youth Residential Centre will soon benefit from the power of music thanks to a new partnership between the Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF) and nib foundation.
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A unique program that equips teachers to better understand and help young people with mental health issues will be rolled out to secondary schools across Australia, thanks to a new partnership between the Black Dog Institute and nib foundation.
A $500,000 grant from nib foundation will enable the Black Dog Institute to train 1,500 high school teachers in the innovative HeadStrong program over the next three years, helping to reach 90,000 students, with a particular focus on rural and remote locations.
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