7 Domains of Wellbeing- Health | Australian Unity

Health & Real Wellbeing

Your physical and mental health play a big role in your overall wellbeing—and this area of the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index considers everything from your age and fitness, to any illnesses or conditions you might be living with.

Health isn’t defined as merely the absence of illness, but how fully you are able to participate in your life- for example, someone living with a chronic condition that is well managed will be able to enjoy an active life. Improving your health means something different for everyone and isn’t limited to just improving diet and exercise. Reducing stress, preventative treatment and getting on top of existing conditions are other ways you might improve your health.

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The average Australian has a score of about 75. How does your wellbeing compare, and what can you do to improve?

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Explore articles to help keep you healthy

Find tips, tools and inspiring stories to help you improve your health and wellbeing.

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How our personal health affects our wellbeing

When we think of wellbeing, it's often just about our physical health. But it’s much more than that.

What “wellbeing” really means to … a doctor

We speak to Australian Unity’s Chief Medical Adviser, Nancy Huang, to learn more.

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The tests that will help you stay healthy for longer

There are certain health conditions that become more common with age. Here’s how to stay ahead.

Meet Ralph Guice - Talking about mental health

For Ralph, the spark that ignited his very being had gone out. Discover how he got it back.

Tips, tricks and inspiring stories to help you improve your health

What is Real Wellbeing?

Australia’s electorate-based divide: How wellbeing varies across the country

21 October 2025

This year’s Australian Unity Wellbeing Index mapped wellbeing across electorates, showing surprising geographic divides across the country.

What is Real Wellbeing?

Is wellbeing just for the wealthy?

12 November 2024

The Australian Unity Wellbeing Index found “average Australians” are now reporting lower levels of wellbeing. We spoke to the experts to find out why.

What is Real Wellbeing?

Our changing attitudes to life in Australia

12 November 2024

Is Australia still the land of the “fair go”? The latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index results show Australians are increasingly dissatisfied with our nation.

“It’s being able to go through the full range of motion with your body, just being able to participate in the things that I enjoy without being restricted by health issues.”

—Michael, Australian Unity Member on how health impacts wellbeing

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What is Real Wellbeing?

Wellbeing and why it matters

20 July 2021

For 20 years, the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index, developed with Deakin University, has measured and explored our wellbeing as individuals, a community and a nation.

What is Real Wellbeing?