A raft of 40 new Mental Health clinics will be opened by Bupa across the next two years in the Asia and Pacific regions.
Bupa has announced it is investing further in preventative primary healthcare which includes a new network of Mental Health clinics, supported by virtual health and Medical Centres to meet growing consumer demand.
Bupa will open its first Mindplace mental health clinic this month as part of a plan to open a further nine clinics by the end of the year and have approximately 60 clinics by 2027. Mindplace will offer a safe, empathetic space with introductory psychologist matching consultations, integrated telehealth options and practical digital resources. Every Mindplace clinic and the services they provide will be open to all Australians, not just Bupa customers.
Bupa APAC CEO Nick Stone said Bupa’s significant investment into mental health compliments the investment already made into primary care and virtual care services, and reflects Bupa’s continued focus on integrated, connected care that helps join up healthcare services for Australians.
“By launching an extensive network of Mindplace mental health clinics, Bupa intends to play a pivotal role in meeting the ballooning demand for mental health support in our community. Our ambition is to work in partnership with the services already provided by the public system to ensure all Australians can access the right and tailored support they need,” Stone said.
“This is a critical time for private providers to work with the Government and public providers in meeting escalating demand and advocating for better solutions to help address Australia’s mental health crisis.”
Stone said we know mental wellbeing is deeply interconnected with physical health, social wellbeing, and resilience, noting Australian government data that suggests two in five people will experience a mental health disorder in their lifetime, with one in five in the next 12 months.
The launch of Mindplace further supports Bupa’s investment in primary care in local communities, with more than 20 Medical Centres becoming part of Bupa’s primary care network since 2024, offering integrated GP and broader allied healthcare services, three of which also operate as Urgent Care Clinics.
“Declining levels of mental health and difficulties accessing care are amongst the most pressing health challenges of our time, so the time is right for us to offer complementary in-person and virtual services, to help provide Australians with more choice in how they manage their mental wellbeing,” said Stone.
“Bupa’s commitment to mental health is not new, as we have been investing in cognitive wellbeing for many years through digital services like ThisWayUp and via the Bupa Foundation, which funds mental health programs from partners such as Kids Helpline and the Black Dog Institute.”
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