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Forest bathing

Imagine a canopy of trees blanketing you in shade, a light breeze washing over your skin as you perch on a rock and listen to the sounds of the forest. Birds gently call each other, a stream runs softly nearby, and…that’s it. There’s nothing else. Just you, and Mother Nature.

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Don’t forget to look after you this Christmas

While Christmas is a time of celebration and connection, it can also bring added pressures — from buying gifts to managing family gatherings — and these demands can sometimes feel overwhelming. The good news is, a few small changes can make a big difference to your enjoyment of the festive season.

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Dental Care

Taking care of your teeth and gums is essential for a healthy mouth. We rely on our oral health as it supports our ability to do the simple things like speak, smile and eat which plays a part in our mental wellbeing and social interactions.

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Supporting your immune system this winter

The winter season has arrived and with it comes the colder temperatures and shorter days. To maintain our immune system and keep our bodies healthy there are simple daily habits that we can do to keep strong, and it starts with our food intake, staying active and sleeping habits.

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Improving your mental wellbeing

Having good mental health is just as important as having good physical health. Our mental health influences how we think, feel and act. It can impact our work, relationships and our physical health. Having good mental health lifts your mood, equips you to deal with difficult situations and helps you get the most out of life.

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Setting fitness goals for 2025

Making any lifestyle change can be challenging. Many people find that having a goal in mind gives them something to work towards, motivates them to stay on track and provides a measure of how well they are doing. If you’re trying to become more physically active, realistic, well-planned goals keep you focused and motivated.

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Gastro Medicine & Endoscopy Group Termination

Despite our best efforts, we have been unable to reach an agreement with Gastro Medicine & Endoscopy Group, a private healthcare provider with 2 hospitals across Victoria, on a contract that we believe contains fair charges that avoid pressure on your RBHS premium payments.

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Genea Hospital Group Termination

We have been unable to reach an agreement with Genea Hospital Group, a private healthcare provider with 4 hospitals across ACT and NSW, on a contract that we believe contains fair charges that avoid pressure on your RBHS premium payments.

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Foods High in Iron

Iron is an important nutrient that comes from your diet. It's needed for many functions in your body such as transporting oxygen, with one of the most important being to prevent anaemia. While your body can store iron, it can't make iron. The only way to increase your iron is by consuming (eating) it.

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Member Satisfaction Survey results

Every two years we send out our member survey and benchmark ourselves against similar health funds and our results from previous years. An incredible 96% of members* said they are satisfied with their membership and the RBHS took out the number 1 spot in satisfaction from all participating health funds.

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