Teachers Health is merging with Queensland-based Teachers Union Health (TUH), to form one entity under Teachers Health Group, consolidating its position as Australia’s largest industry health fund and sixth largest fund overall.
Effective from 1 July 2025, the strategic merger brings together two not-for-profit, union-based health funds with more than 120 years of combined experience in supporting the education community and their families.
As Teachers Health Group, which now encompasses Teachers Health, Nurses & Midwives Health UniHealth, TUH and Union Health, the newly combined entity will be the only health fund in Australia dedicated to serving teachers, educators, nurses and midwives.
“I am incredibly proud to announce this transformative merger,” Teachers Health Group CEO, Mr Brad Joyce, said. “The decision to merge was made to benefit the members of both health funds by strengthening the position of Teachers Health Group well into the future.
“However, this is not just a coming together of two organisations. It’s a unification of two legacies, a member-first philosophy and a shared purpose. By joining forces, we will be the only health fund in Australia focused on teachers, educators, and nurses and midwives expanding our reach to nearly 500,000 members,” he said.
Mr Joyce said there will be no detrimental changes to products or pricing as a result of the merger.
“The merger has been well planned to ensure a seamless member experience and minimal impact to members day-to-day. In fact, this is the start of an exciting new chapter for our members, who will have access to broader and enhanced benefits, and a larger, national network of healthcare partners, making it easier to access the right support and services when and where they’re needed,” he said.
“This strategic move not only strengthens our position as Australia’s sixth-largest health fund but reinforces our commitment to deliver exceptional care for teachers, nurses, midwives, carers and their families and positions us to effectively navigate future challenges in a competitive market”.
What the merger means
Industry leader: The merger consolidates Teachers Health position as Australia’s largest industry health fund, and Australia’s sixth largest private health fund. With the private health insurance industry continuing to tackle a range of challenges, the merged entity will strengthen its position to navigate these headwinds and protect the needs of members.
Putting members first: The decision to merge was made with members’ best interests in mind – with both funds established by unions and committed to delivering the best possible health outcomes for those who make a difference to the community. Teachers Health not-for-profit status is unaffected by the merger and enables delivery on this promise.
More value and benefits for members: Members will benefit from a larger national provider network and benefits, as well as increased long-term value. Additionally, they will have access to all Health Centres nationally, as well as the existing TUH Health Hub in Brisbane.
Governance and management: The merger will build on the robust governance frameworks of both organisations, with the Teachers Health identity and brand remaining and reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the communities it serves.
For further information, visit Teachers Health website.
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