Grit, family love and an unlikely feathered friend helped Sam Bloom recover
17-12-2021 A devastating accident left Sam Bloom paralysed from the chest down. But the love of her family, an iron will and a little help from a baby bird helped her bounce back and find meaning in life. READ MORETriumph over adversity: the story of Paralympics champion Curtis McGrath
17-12-2021 Paralympian, Australian Army vet and double amputee Curtis McGrath reflects on his experiences and how he learned that having goals and overcoming adversity are the most important things in life. READ MOREThe recipe for healthy living: combining good nutrition with mindfulness
10-12-2021 Dietitian and mindfulness expert Dr Tasmiah Masih (Tas) believes we would all derive enormous health benefits by integrating stress management into our everyday activities – particularly when it comes to our food choices and how we prepare meals. READ MOREThe keys to positive mental health
08-10-2021 MetLife’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Samuel Lim, explains the stress signs to look out for, how to bring positive mental health activities into your life, and where to get help if you’re feeling overwhelmed. READ MOREThe Burden of disease - making positive changes
13-09-2021 MetLife’s 360Health recognises the importance of focusing not just on lifespan but also on our healthspan – the number of years we live healthily and without the burden of disease, especially preventable disease. READ MOREDark Side of the Screen
13-09-2021 The MetLife 360Health team explores how screen time can impact our sleep. READ MORESelf Care Top Tips
13-09-2021 It is important that during stressful times you carve out some time for yourselves. Here are some tips from MetLife 360Health. READ MORENutrition tips
10-09-2021 We all know that diet care and healthy eating are essential to keeping our immune system functioning optimally, yet we don’t prioritise it when dealing with stress and isolation. READ MOREHealthy Habits - How to thrive
31-08-2021 Mental wellness is a process that we engage in proactively – it is not a static state of being – eMindful. These tips and strategies from the 360Health team can help you boost your mental health. READ MOREHealthy Habits - How to sleep
31-08-2021 When our sleep is poor, or we cannot get enough sleep, we may not function normally during the day when awake. When it comes to mental health, good sleep, a healthy diet and exercise are all critically important. READ MOREHealthy Habits - How to move
31-08-2021 Our MetLife 360Health "Habits How-To" series features tips, tricks, and activities to help you establish healthy habits and maintain them in the long run. Find out the benefits of moving and how to make it a habit. READ MOREHealthy Habits - Primer on Habit Formation
30-08-2021 Our MetLife 360Health "Habits How-To" series features tips, tricks, and activities to help you establish healthy habits and maintain them in the long run. If you’re interested in establishing healthy habits, it’s helpful to understand a few basic concepts: The Habit Loop and Motivation READ MORE4 Ways to Beat Stress
30-08-2021 With a long to-do list, plus family and work commitments competing for your attention, it’s no wonder you sometimes feel stressed. Here’s 4 ways from the 360Health team you can start taking action to beat stress right now. READ MOREThree reasons to have regular health check-ups
03-08-2021 While the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet fully understood, we do know the events of the last 18 months will leave a lasting impression on our health and wellbeing. READ MORE12 Ways to stay productive
21-07-2021 We are living in unprecedented conditions and many businesses are working remotely, which may require you to work from home. To help support you, we have put together a few tips to help you stay productive during this time. READ MORECold and Flu Tips
06-07-2021 Reliable steps for staying on your feet during the cold and flu season from the MetLife 360Health team. READ MOREResilience
28-06-2021 We all cope with circumstances differently, but it is important to remember that we are all part of a community. It is our human nature to care for one another and we may also need to turn to others for social and emotional support. READ MOREHow to give your mental fitness a workout
21-06-2021 While your brain is hard at work 24 hours a day, it still might not be mentally fit. 360Health and our workplace mental health and wellbeing Partner Superfriend provides a framework so you can take the time for a mental fitness workout. READ MOREEating and activity to help strengthen your GI tract
02-06-2021 Your gut is amazingly responsive to both good and bad influences. Fortunately, many good influences can help you strengthen your gut. READ MORELife Insights - 360Health Virtual Care Transcript
26-04-2021 Jamie Vickers and Dr. Benson Riddle from Teladoc Health discuss MetLife’s latest offering – 360Health Virtual Care. Find out how you and your clients can tap into, and maximise the benefits, of having access to a network of leading local and global specialists and doctors in the comfort of your own home… and at no extra cost. READ MOREImprove your nutrition plan through MetLife 360Health Virtual Care
09-04-2021 A balanced nutrition plan is vital to wellbeing – whether you want to get fitter, lose weight or generally feel better. Here are three great reasons MetLife offers a professional Nutrition Consultation through its 360Health Virtual Care program. READ MOREMental health tips for young people
01-04-2021 Dr Lorelle Drew, Consultant Psychiatrist at The Victoria Clinic, and Mark Raberger, Head of Health at MetLife Australia, share some tips on looking after your family's mental health and wellbeing during tough times. READ MOREThe impact of COVID-19 on children and how you can help
01-04-2021 COVID-19 continues to disrupt our lives at almost every level, from home to school to work. Dr Lorelle Drew, Consultant Psychiatrist at The Victoria Clinic, shares some useful ideas for how parents can help children cope with mental health challenges. READ MOREEmployee Benefits Trends Study 2020 key findings
15-02-2021 Now in its 6th year, our Employee Benefits Trends Study 2020 looks at how employees workplace expectations are changing. READ MORESupporting holistic workforce wellbeing
15-02-2021 With the lines between work and home life increasingly blurred, and stress mounting due to the global pandemic and its related economic consequences, many Australians are struggling with their health and wellbeing. READ MOREStrengthening loyalty and productivity through employee benefits
15-02-2021 The COVID-19 crisis has tested the limits of people and businesses across Australia and the world. No industry has gone untouched, with business owners having to adapt and, in some cases, make difficult decisions when it comes to the support they can provide their workforce. READ MOREEmployees expectations of flexible working arrangements is changing
02-02-2021 The MetLife Australia 2020 Employee Benefits Trends Study has uncovered a disconnect over the meaning of ‘flexibility’, with a call for employers to empower employees when establishing work arrangements. READ MORELife Insights - Michelle's Story Transcript
18-01-2021 Mental health and suicide have touched many within the financial advice industry, including Michelle, whose husband took his own life in early 2020. Michelle wanted to share her story to encourage anyone who is struggling, or know someone who is struggling, to reach out – there is always someone willing to help, you just have to put your hand up. READ MOREHow responsible should organisations be for their employees' financial and mental wellbeing?
14-12-2020 Expectations are higher than ever when it comes to how accountable organisations should be for their employees' wellbeing. READ MOREFive reasons to support employees' financial wellbeing
14-12-2020 Employees are increasingly concerned about their financial wellness and want the organisations they work for to help them cope, reveals the MetLife Australia 2020 Employee Benefits Trends Study. READ MOREThe flexible work dilemma
09-12-2020 As the post-COVID recovery begins, Australia’s workplaces will be keen to have employees back in the office and to tout remote working as a flexible work benefit once again. READ MOREMetLife is here to support you
02-12-2020 Discovering she had income protection was some much-needed good news for Ms M after a breast cancer diagnosis. READ MOREBreaking down the stigma of men’s mental health
02-12-2020 One in eight men experience depression, while Australia’s most common mental health challenge, anxiety, affects one in five men. READ MORE9 ways to look after your mental health during the silly season
02-12-2020 For many Australians, the festive season can be a time that is met with increased levels of stress, anxiety and loneliness. Here are nine top tips below to help you through this silly season. READ MOREStaying connected, even when you’re busy
01-12-2020 There are only 24 hours in a day and, when something has to give, that something is often the stuff you need more than ever. But it’s really important to stop and connect with yourself and others, even when it’s busy. READ MOREFostering Employee Financial Wellness
30-11-2020 Financial wellness is an increasing concern for many Australian workers – and after a turbulent year filled with uncertainty, it’s not hard to see why. READ MOREMental health should be a top priority in the workplace
23-11-2020 COVID-19 has put a greater focus on employee mental health, according to the MetLife Australia 2020 Employee Benefit Trends Study, which also reveals five wellbeing programs employees want most. READ MOREShould volunteering be part of your workplace mental health strategy?
09-11-2020 Sarah Kelly our Director of Communications asks should volunteering be part of a workplace's mental health strategy? READ MORELife Insights - Mental Health Transcript
03-11-2020 Noel Lord talks to FPA Chair Marisa Broome and AFA CEO Phil Kewin about the mental wellbeing of financial planners and others in the financial services industry, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MOREClaims during COVID-19: the human experience is even more important now
27-10-2020 Early in Victoria’s COVID-19 lockdowns MetLife case manager Courtney phoned long-term customer Chantelle to check in and share a claim update. Then she discovered Chantelle needed immediate help – and called her manager. READ MOREWellbeing support for Financial Advisers
08-10-2020 These are some of the most challenging times in our industry. We want to help advisers understand they have dedicated support and places they can come to in times of need. READ MORESustainability at MetLife, our employees
15-09-2020 At MetLife, we have spent more than 150 years keeping our promises to employees, making sure we are always there navigating change with confidence and purpose. READ MORERUOK? 2020
09-09-2020 As we mark R U OK? day we take a look at the impact we can all have by checking in with each other. We asked the MetLife family, with COVID-19 changing the way people interact, what difference does it make to you when colleagues ask R U OK? READ MOREHow MetLife Australia is looking after its people during the pandemic
03-09-2020 Understanding the new normal: MetLife Australia's CEO Richard Nunn explains the company's proactive approach to looking after its people, customers and partners during COVID-19. READ MOREA healthy diet helps a healthy mind
27-04-2020 There is a large amount of research that suggests what we eat affects not only our physical health but also our mental health and wellbeing. Eating a well balanced diet may be associated with feelings of wellbeing. READ MOREHow to keep a healthy weight while working from home
27-04-2020 Help stay on track with keeping a healthy weight while working from home with these four micro steps. READ MOREImproving your sleep
27-04-2020 There are a lot of things that can easily make people anxious and stressed. This is natural when there are unknown factors in your way. Fear and anxiety can cause strong emotions, which may result in difficulty sleeping. When our sleep is poor, or we cannot get enough sleep, we may not function normally during the day when awake. READ MORE6 working from home tips from a remote work expert
31-03-2020 Working from home for the first time and feeling out of your comfort zone? Don’t worry. These expert tips will help you adjust to working in isolation, maintain your relationships, and get your work done. READ MORETips to help you manage during the COVID-19 outbreak
23-03-2020 Here are 7 tips to help you during this unprecedented time. READ MOREMetlife’s Nourish program
28-11-2019 Metlife’s Nourish program is designed to help clients with their recovery after a health set-back and improve their overall wellbeing. READ MOREWellness Year Round
15-04-2019 Do you have trouble staying well when the seasons change? Follow these tips to stay healthy. READ MOREHigh stress after the Banking Royal Commission
26-03-2019 Margo Lydon the Chief Executive Officer of SuperFriend shares some of the insights from their Financial and Insurance Services Profile Report. READ MOREHow MetLife is minimising the super gender gap
31-01-2019 At MetLife, we’re committed to providing our employees with a great place to work and part of that is helping minimise the super gender gap. READ MOREChallenges and lessons of Kokoda
10-01-2019 Chesne Stafford shares her experiences and the lessons she learned from walking the Kokoda Trail. READ MOREBe inspired - travel ideas for 2019
05-12-2018 With a new year on the horizon, it’s important to keep in mind that we all need to recharge our batteries at some stage – and there’s no better way to do so than by taking a holiday. READ MOREWhat do your kids need to be future proof?
04-10-2018 All parents want their kids to be successful, but what do kids really need to be future proof? Find out how to ease your kids’ path into their successful future. READ MORECyber bullying and how to keep your children safe online
27-09-2018 Although the Internet is very useful, it can easily become a cyber bullying trap for your children. Find out how to keep your children safe online. READ MORECan inclusion in the workplace reduce stress?
25-06-2018 Kath Jordan our Senior Technical Training Consultant and member of the MetLife Social club shares her tips on how to achieve work/life balance and how inclusion plays a part READ MORE5 Reasons Why Table Tennis is Great for Employee Engagement
05-06-2018 At MetLife we believe corporate culture drives strategy which is why we have dedicated committees aimed at supporting employees physically, socially and emotionally in order to create a great place to work. READ MOREBenefits of Positive Psychology
24-08-2017 The science of positive psychology contributes new insights and proven strategies to increase wellbeing in individuals, workplaces and communities. READ MORE