TOGETHER.BETTER. Teachers Health Group and Teachers’ Union Health announce merger.

1 July 2025: Announced today and effective from 1 July 2025, Teachers Health will merge with Qld-based Teachers’ Union Health (TUH), to form one entity under Teachers Health Group, and consolidating its position as Australia’s largest industry health fund and sixth largest fund overall.

With members at its heart, 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.

Teachers Health Group CEO, Brad Joyce, said “I am incredibly proud to announce this transformative merger. 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 & midwives expanding our reach to nearly 500,000 members.

“Importantly, there will be no detrimental changes to products or pricing as a result of the merger”, Joyce continued. “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.

“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 this 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 please visit Teachers Health and TUH websites.

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For further information or to interview Brad Joyce, please contact: Angela McCann, Teachers Health Group e: angela.mccann@teachershealth.com.au m: 0414 330 879

About Teachers Health

Group Teachers Health Group is health insurance for teachers, the education community, the nursing and midwifery community, and their families, encompassing the Teachers Health, Nurses & Midwives Health and UniHealth brands. Created by teachers for teachers over 70 years ago, Teachers Health Group has grown to encompass Australia’s largest industry-based health fund and one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit health insurers. Teachers Health Group focuses on what matters most – supporting the health and wellbeing of our members. We also give back to the education, nursing and midwifery communities through scholarships, sponsorships and health and wellbeing programs.

About Teachers’ Union Health

TUH Health Fund, formerly Teachers Union Health, was founded in 1972 by the Queensland Teachers Union to help Queensland teachers and their families access first rate health care. Our members spend their working lives looking after others and we’re committed to looking after them in return. That’s especially evident in the generous health cover we provide and the respect and care we show all our members. Particularly when they’re unwell and at their most vulnerable. We are, and have always been, a not-for-profit organisation.