Interviews or statements can be arranged by contacting HESTA’s Media Relations Officer on (03) 8660 1600 or emailing Georgina Laidlaw.
Please note: If your enquiry is related to super or you have a question about your account, a complaint or general query please email us via hesta@hesta.com.au to ensure you are answered promptly.
Note to journalists
HESTA should always appear in capital letters as it is an acronym for Health Employees Superannuation Trust Australia.
The Facts
- 600,000 members
- 59,000 employers
- $13 billion in assets
- National industry fund for the health and community services industry
- HESTA is a public offer fund
- HESTA is run by a Board of 14 Trustee Directors
Background
HESTA was formed by the health and community services industry for health and community services workers in 1987 to accommodate the 3% superannuation that workers were receiving for the first time.
In February 2000, HESTA introduced the first environmental-focussed investmentoption to be offered by a superannuation fund in Australia – HESTA Eco Pool.
In 2007, HESTA will have been serving the needs of the health and community services industries for 20 years and has delivered positive returns on the default investment option, Core Pool, since its inception.
HESTA’s Spokespeople
Anne-Marie Corboy, HESTA CEO
Anne-Marie is highly respected in the superannuation industry and often comments on topics related to HESTA and superannuation. She is also called upon to speak about women’s superannuation issues.
Robert Fowler, Investments and Governance Manager
Rob often speaks to the media regarding HESTA specific investments and good fund governance.
HESTA Images
Please contact HESTA's Media Relations Officer on (03) 8660 1600 or emailing Georgina Laidlaw.
Media Releases
If you are a member of the media and would like to be emailed our media releases please call HESTA’s media relations officer on (03) 8660 1600 to be placed on the distribution list. To access our latests media releases click here.
Publications & Reports
To view HESTA's Annual Reports, research reports and other publications click here.
Media Contacts
Georgina Laidlaw
HESTA Media Relations Officer
HESTA Super Fund
PO Box 615
Carlton South VIC 3053
Phone: +61 3 8660 1600
Fax: +61 3 8660 1666
Email: glaidlaw@hesta.com.au