Teachers Health is a not-for-profit health fund established in 1954 by the NSW Teachers Federation to provide cost-effective private health insurance for members of the education industry and their families[3]. It operates under the name Teachers Federation Health Limited and is Australia's largest industry-based health fund, covering over 400,000 teachers, education staff, and their families across the country[3][5]. ## Key Features and Services - Insurance Products: Teachers Health offers a range of insurance products including hospital and extras cover, travel insurance, and general insurance[1][2]. - Healthcare Services: The organization operates six health care centers in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, providing optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropractic, and remedial massage services[1]. - Online Services: Teachers Health also operates an online eye care store selling contact lenses and glasses[1]. - Community Support: It supports the education community through scholarships, sponsorships, and research initiatives[2]. ## Business Model - Not-for-Profit: Teachers Health is a not-for-profit organization, which allows it to focus on providing benefits to its members rather than generating profits for shareholders[3]. - Member-Centric Approach: The organization prioritizes its members' health and wellbeing, offering competitive benefits and low management expenses[3]. ## Awards and Recognition Teachers Health has received several awards, including the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Award for Major Private Health Insurer of the Year Not for Profit or Restricted Fund in 2022 and multiple Mozo People's Choice Awards in 2023[3].