Cleaning Your Dog's Ears Safely ByHIF Australia23 November 2022Often overlooked by pet owners, cleaning your dog's ears is actually really important to their overall hygiene. Today Dr Claire discusses when and how you should do this, and teaches you how to spot ear infections before they become too serious!Category:Pet Health, Veterinary advice, Pet Insurance, Vet Visits Read More0 Comments
Humans of HIF 2019ByHIF AustraliaToday we celebrate World Mental Health Day, which highlights the importance of mental health awareness and advocacy. In this short video, the Humans of HIF along with R U OK Day Ambassador Suzanne Waldron completed a social experiment to explore our 'Circle of Commonality'.Category:Mental HealthRead More0 Comments
How To Keep Your Kids Healthy Over The School HolidaysByHIF Australia02 October 2019School holidays can be rife with birthday parties, play dates and trips to the movies. So what can you do to make sure your kids stay on a healthy path these holidays? We caught up with Money and Insurance Expert, Bessie from Finder.com.au to hear her top tips.Category:Healthy Living, Raising ChildrenRead More0 Comments
How Does Diabetes Affect Your EyesByHIF Australia18 July 2019At some point following diagnosis, many people with diabetes experience changes to their vision. Diabetes (type 1 and 2) can affect the blood supply to the eyes, which may contribute to the development of cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.Category:Optical Health, Healthy Lifestyle, General Medical, Eye Health, Conditions and TreatmentsRead More0 Comments
HIF receives environmental accolade after a decade of carbon neutral certification.ByHIF Australia01 July 2019West Australian based health insurer HIF has been recognised by the Carbon Reduction Institute for its efforts in helping protect the environment.Category:HIF News, Member Value, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments
Common Questions Optometrists Are AskedByHIF Australia28 June 2019You may have heard old wives tales about what you should and shouldn’t do when it comes to eye care. For example, reading in dim light can harm your vision or wearing glasses weakens eyesight. We chatted with Peter Murphy, Eye Care and Community Director at OPSM and Laubman & Pank Optometrists to discuss the common questions Optometrists are asked and if these are fact or fiction.Category:Optical Health, Eye HealthRead More0 Comments
How Do Hospital Waiting Lists Work?ByHIF Australia04 June 2019With the average wait on the public waiting list for elective surgery at an all-time high, can you afford to wait for your treatment? Richard Laycock, insurance expert from finder.com.au, discusses what elective surgery means, how the public hospital waitlists work and you can skip the public waiting times by taking out private health insurance.Category:General Medical, Hospital StaysRead More0 Comments
Top 20 Dogs Names for 2018ByHIF Australia11 January 2019We’ve put together the most popular names for our furry friends in 2018. Does your pooches’ name make the list?Category:Pet Health, Bringing home a New PetRead More0 Comments
Top 20 Baby Names for 2018ByHIF Australia09 January 2019Are you looking for baby name inspiration or wondering what’s trending? Here are the top 20 baby names in Australia for 2018. Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Pets of the HomelessByHIF Australia02 January 2019Pets provide us with comfort, security and friendship. So how would you feel if you and your pet were facing or experiencing homelessness? In this short video, our friends at Pooches at Play caught up with the founder of Pets of the Homeless Yvonne, who along with a team of volunteers provide assistance with pet food, veterinary care and emergency boarding to help alleviate the burden of providing essential pet care during times of hardship.Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
Cherry Eye in DogsByHIF Australia27 December 2018Have you ever heard of Cherry Eye in dogs? It’s a common eyelid protrusion which isn’t very painful but can cause problems if left untreated. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Dr Melissa chats with Sheridan about her dog, Jedi’s experience with Cherry Eye and how they treated it. Category:Pet Health, Veterinary adviceRead More0 Comments
Hip Dysplasia in DogsByHIF Australia10 December 2018Did you know hip dysplasia is one of the most common skeletal disorders seen in dogs? Recognising the signs and symptoms of hip dysplasia is super important for early intervention and pain mitigation. With this in mind, we caught up with our friends at Pooches at Play who explain everything you need to know about this condition.Category:Pet Health, Veterinary advice, Vet Visits Read More0 Comments