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About HESTA


Why choose HESTA?

HESTA exists solely to benefit members.  Because we don't pay commissions to financial advisers, more of your money stays invested for your future.

Being a HESTA member is about more than being in a super fund.  You're joining the largest health and community services industry super fund in Australia, which offers you many benefits.

Your HESTA member benefits

Help to build more money for your retirement with our low fees and history of strong returns*

  • Low administration fees
  • No entry or exit fees
  • No switching fees
  • No commissions paid to financial advisers
  • History of strong long-term returns

 

 

Find out more about fees

Freedom to choose where and how your money's invested (or leave it in Core Pool)

Choose from:

  • six Ready-Made Investment Pools; or
  • eight Your Choice Asset Classes; or
  • mix and match these to create your personal investment option

If you prefer not to choose, that's OK too - your money will automatically be invested in Core Pool.

 

 

Find out more about investment choice

Less paperwork when you change jobs

Even if you change jobs or industries, you can generally take your HESTA super with you.  And you can use HESTA if you're self-employed or unemployed.

 

Find out more about changing jobs

Freedom and flexibility in retirement

The HESTA Super Income Stream offers you a flexible way to access your hard-earned super when you partly or fully retire, or to supplement your income after preservation age.

 

Find out more about Super Income Stream

Benefits today as well as in retirement with access to extra services

  • Low-cost optional disability (income protection and TPD) and death insurance
  • Personal advice about your super at no extra cost
  • Financial planning workshops at no extra cots
  • Commission-free financial planning services
  • Low-cost banking products including housing loans, credit cards and more
  • Discount health insurance
  • Commission-free managed investment funds

 

 

Find out more about extra services

Support for your industry

We're proud to support a range of activities in the health and community services industry, helping to recognise your achievements and promote the importance of work.

 

Find out more about industry support

Regular updates

We'll keep you in touch via:

  • the Annual Report, incorporating HESTA's annual financial statements
  • the Member Magazine and record of contributions
  • your annual statement

Plus you'll have round-the-clock access to Member Online including:

  • your account balance
  • your member details
  • your investment choices
  • regular super updates
  • online statements
  • apply for additional insurance

You can also choose to receive updates direct to your inbox with our free email newsletter, Super E-Tips.

 

 

 

 

Find out more about regular updates

 

*Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

 
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Last Updated: Tue Sep 07 10:25:21 AM GMT +10 2010

© H.E.S.T. Australia Limited. This information has been produced by H.E.S.T. Australia Limited ABN 66 006 818 695 AFSL No. 235249 and is about HESTA Super Fund, ABN 64 971 749 321. It is of a general nature. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or specific needs so you should look at your own financial position and requirements before making a decision. You may wish to consult an adviser when doing this. Please note that investments can go up and down. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. For more information about HESTA, free call 1800 813 327 for a copy of our Product Disclosure Statement which should be considered when making a decision about HESTA.