TAL and mental health organisation SANE are to deliver new support programs for Australians living with mental ill-health. The collaboration includes a three-year digital health initiative and a pilot peer recovery program for people on claim.
Under the agreement, the TAL Community Foundation and SANE will co-develop a digital support service aimed at reaching those who have experienced mental health distress but not received consistent care through traditional channels.
Separately, TAL and SANE have introduced a peer recovery pilot program for eligible superannuation fund members receiving IP or TPD benefits. The 20-week program provides one-to-one support, group sessions and community connections to help participants rebuild their health and wellbeing.
Mental ill-health has been TAL’s leading cause of claims for four consecutive years, with more than 11,000 Australians claiming for a mental health condition in 2024-25.
Georgina Croft, Chief Claims Officer at TAL, said: “It’s clear that the rising instance of complex mental health conditions is having a profound impact on the people and families we support every day.
“Which is why we’re committed to working collaboratively with experts like SANE, alongside our industry partners, to ensure we are there for people in their most vulnerable moments, and support their recovery.”
