Certain Extras benefits have changed from 1 January 2026. You can learn more about the Benefit Changes and how they may apply to you here.

Private Health Insurance for Seniors

Many older Australians wonder, “Is it worth getting private health insurance in retirement?” While there’s no single solution, understanding what private cover provides and how it works alongside Medicare and public hospital care, can be useful.

Katie Rose Cottage

Surrounded by family and a cottage garden, a group of volunteers has created an innovative home-away-from-home for palliative care on the Sunshine Coast.

Homegrown Heroes Two

Galah Magazine is highlighting remarkable community work in rural and regional Australia in a series made possible by our partnership. Here are the stories of three wonderful not-for-profit community organisations.

Winners of the Major Grants - Round One 2023, Westfund Community Grants Program

In our biggest round yet, Westfund has awarded $40,000 in major grants, as well as over $100,000 in regular grants.

Why are skin checks important?

Having good friends makes you feel good – which has positive effects on your mental wellbeing. Here are some great ways to form connections with other people in your area.

How to connect with your community

Having good friends makes you feel good – which has positive effects on your mental wellbeing. Here are some great ways to form connections with other people in your area.