Joining Teachers Health
Why choose us?
Why choose us?
We're Australia’s largest industry-based health fund and we're for members, not profit. Find out what benefits and support you can expect as a Teachers Health member and see what some of our current members have to say.
Who can join?
Who can join?
Teachers Health is open to the education community and their families. Our members are teachers, academics or support staff who are or have been union members. Related to one of our members? You can also join!
How to switch
How to switch
Switching from another fund to Teachers Health is easy. We can do the legwork for you, including contacting your current fund to cancel your cover.
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Looking to switch? Use our online tool to compare us to your current fund.
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Skip the waits on Extras*
Join with Hospital & Extras or Extras-only cover by 31 July and claim on things like general dental, optical, chiro and physio right away!
See offerTerms and conditions
*Eligibility criteria and conditions apply. Offer is available until 31 July 2026 to i) new members who join Teachers Health with Hospital & Extras cover, or with a combined cover, or with Extras cover only, and ii) current members of Teachers Health who upgrade their Extras cover to a higher level of cover, or add Extras to their existing Hospital cover or Ambulance cover, and iii) a spouse or dependant who is added to an existing Teachers Health policy. Two- and six-month waiting periods are waived on Extras services only, after the first contribution payment has been received. Click here for additional terms and conditions.