Who can join the Teachers Health family?
As the not-for-profit industry health fund set up to help care for the education community, we're one big family. We not only welcome teachers, school staff and education students who are current (or former) union members, but a long list of rellies too (as you can see from the family tree below).
We're for teachers, school staff and the education community
Are you a teacher, an academic, an education student or admin/support staff and a union member? Or were you in the past? You can join us if any of the following describes you:
Teachers, academics and education students
You're a current (or former) member of any of these education unions:
Admin and support staff
You're a current (or former) member of an appropriate union, and are (or were) administration or support staff at a state or territory:
Or you're a current (or former) member of an appropriate union, and an employee of:
Family members
If you're lucky enough to be related to someone who can join Teachers Health (who meets one of the above criteria), you can join us too (even if they're not a member!). This includes:

Get 6 weeks' free cover*
Plus skip the 2 & 6 month waits on Extras when you join with Hospital & Extras cover by 31 January.
See offer
Score a $50 eGift card^
Refer eligible friends and rellies to join the family and get a $50 eGift card for everyone who joins!
See howTerms and conditions
*Eligibility criteria and conditions apply. Offer is available to new members who join Teachers Health with Hospital & Extras cover, or StarterPak (Basic Plus) before 31 January 2024. Six weeks free health cover applies after the first premium payment has been received. Two and six month waiting periods are waived on Extras services only. Enter the promo code 'SIX' when joining online. See terms and conditions
^Eligibility criteria and conditions apply. Offer is available to current members who refer an eligible friend or family member to join Teachers Health before 31 January 2024. When joining online, over the phone or in person with a Business Development Officer the new member must quote your membership number. See full terms and conditions.