CSIRO Total Wellbeing
// HCi ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
HCi members may be eligible to get a rebate on the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, a diet program based on science and created by Australian scientists.
The CSIRO total wellbeing and weight loss program
Did you know that the proportion of overweight or obese Australian adults increased by 10% from 1995 to 2018*, and about 5% from 2011-12 to 2022*? In 2022, 65.8% of us were officially overweight or obese, along with about 27.7% of our children*. With that weight comes the added risk of various diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, back issues, dementia and cardiovascular disease.
But the good news is that losing even a few kilos can improve your health. And it is possible to achieve and maintain that weight loss.
The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is a high protein, low GI diet combined with powerful online tools to empower you to effectively lose weight. Over the program, you will develop healthier eating and lifestyle habits that can result in long-term weight management and an overall healthier life.
In order to help our members be their healthiest selves, we have partnered with CSIRO to offer our members rebated access to this scientifically based program.
developed by Australia’s national science agency
developed by Australia’s national science agency 12 weeks to create better health and longevity
reduce hunger and feel great!
// HCi & CSIRO WELLBEING PROGRAM QUESTIONS
What is the CSIRO wellbeing program?
The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is a scientific approach to weight loss which combines delicious high protein meal plans with powerful online tracking tools.
While the diet is sustainable long term, a 3 month subscription is suggested as the best place to start if you want to lose weight quickly but sustainably. Membership includes access to various health condition-specific programs for no extra charge.
As part of the program, you will get
- thousands of delicious, simple meal plans suitable for singles and families
- at-home exercise plans for all fitness levels
- a mobile app and tracking tools to monitor your success
- access to a supportive community to keep you motivated
How do I access the HCi & CSIRO total wellbeing program?
It’s easy! Just visit the CSIRO total wellbeing site and register for the program that suits you.
You can choose to pay up front or via monthly instalments, and grab additional extras like personal coaching and the cookbook. There’s even a three day tester option if you want to ‘try before you buy’!
What will it cost me?
A 3 month subscription costs $150. You can choose to pay per month or for longer periods, and pay more for meal replacement and coaching options.
Simply provide the final CSIRO invoice to us via OMS or with a claiming form. Then we will reimburse eligible members up to $200 (Top Extras), $180 (Premier Extras) or $120 (Healthy Extras).
Am I eligible for the HCi rebate?
To be eligible to claim the program through HCi, you need to hold HCi Top Extras, HCi Premier Extras or HCi Healthy Extras cover, be up to date with premium payments, and not have exceeded your annual “health management” cap.
* Data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics – national health survey 2022 (released December 2023).