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31 Jan 2012

Do you know SA’s best nurse?

Communities across South Australia have been asked to identify their best nurses as nominations open for the 2012 HESTA Australian Nursing Awards.

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01 Jan 2012

We welcome three new Directors to the HESTA Board and an Alternate Director. We also introduce our Online Employee Induction module — taking the hard work out of super education in the workplace. Place our poster on a notice board to encourage staff to nominate a colleague in the HESTA Australian Nursing Awards. Nominations close 29 February.

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01 Dec 2011

Season's Greetings from the HESTA team!

We look forward to providing you with monthly updates on any changes to super legislation and your administrative requirements next year. You can even find out how to get a head start on 2012 with three super New Year’s resolutions.

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01 Nov 2011

What happens to my employees' insurance while they're on parental leave?

Find out how to make sure employees stay covered while on approved parental leave - one of the many great benefits of insurance through HESTA. Plus, nominations for the 6th annual HESTA Australian Nursing Awards are now open - don't miss out!

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01 Oct 2011

Recession-proof your strategy: think long term

In this edition, we explain why members should think twice before reacting to the latest share market volatility; clarify when and how to reclaim overpaid employee super contributions, and highlight HESTA CEO Anne-Marie Corboy's recognition as one of Australia's oustanding leaders.

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01 Sep 2011

New insurance means better cover for members

Read about the great improvements we’re making to our insurance offer, starting 1 March 2012, through our new insurer CommInsure. HESTA also welcomes the government’s proposal to refund contributions tax paid by lower income workers — a win for many HESTA members.

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01 Aug 2011

Seminar season in full swing

Find out more on HESTA's seminar program which provides employers and staff a direct line to the latest super information. The search is on to find outstanding contributors to primary health care for HESTA's Primary Health Care Awards. Nominate now!

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01 Jul 2011

Super news from this year's Budget

In this issue of HESTA News you'll find a handy summary of proposed changes to super from this year's Federal Budget, plus information on how you can nominate your choice for the inaugural HESTA Primary Health Care Awards.

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01 Jun 2011

A gift from the Government

Learn about how the Government can help your staff top up their super. Also, find out how HESTA can assist members in weighing up the benefits of having one super account.

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02 May 2011

Things to do by 30 June

Be reminded of three important super administration tasks to do before 30 June. It’s also a busy month for events: the HESTA Australian Nursing Awards gala dinner and Mother’s Day Classic annual fun run and walk. Plus, nominations for the HESTA Primary Care Awards open soon.

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01 Apr 2011

Quick click... give paper the flick!

Learn about our electronic payment options and our New member application form. Nominations are open for the HESTA Primary Health Care Awards. And tickets are on sale for the HESTA Australian Nursing Awards.

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01 Mar 2011

Financial education is on the money

Read about a new industry award for primary health care professionals. There’s also still time to nominate for the 2011 HESTA Australian Nursing Awards. Plus, you can help your staff access financial education for free.

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02 Feb 2011

New faces on our Board

Meet our new Board members and read a FAQ about casual employees. Learn how to pay your SG, update your contact details and get the latest versions of our publications. Plus, 28 February 2011 is the closing date for nominations in the HESTA Australian Nursing Awards.

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01 Dec 2010

Season’s greetings!

We look forward to bringing you up-to-date on legal and administrative requirements, and developments in super – each month in 2011.

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01 Oct 2010

Be an online employer

Employer Online is HESTA's online system, designed to help employers with less than 30 HESTA members manage their contributions - and cut down on the amount of paper they receive from us.

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01 Sep 2010

Easy-peasy fact sheets

At HESTA we aim to provide tools and resources to assist you and your employees with superannuation, retirement and financial planning. A number of handy fact sheets are now available on the following topics:

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01 Aug 2010

Tax refund? Super windfall!

If your employees received a tax refund, they might consider investing it in super.

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01 Jul 2010

Clearing house payment options

Legislation has recently been passed supporting the establishment of a government funded superannuation clearing house for small business.

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01 Jun 2010

I is for Insurance

Did you know that seven ouf of ten Australians mistakenly believe that the government is legally required to pay them a replacement income, if they are ill or injured?

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01 May 2010

Matching after-tax contributions

With the end of the financial year fast approaching, it’s a great time to remind your
staff about using the government co-contribution scheme to top up their super.

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01 Apr 2010

Member education and advice in your workpace

Transform your workplace into a centre of learning – with HESTA’s financial skills sessions for groups and one-on-one limited personal advice for individuals.

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01 Mar 2010

Are your employees over the limit?

Lower before-tax contribution limits, which came into effect from 1 July 2009, may affect your employees.

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19 Feb 2010

Administer super contributions with ease

HESTA offers hassle-free electronic contribution options for organisations of all sizes.

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23 Nov 2009

Invest in what’s best for you

With so many different articles about investment and superannuation in the news, your employees may be worried about their super.

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01 Nov 2009

Fast facts: HESTA insurance

HESTA members have access to great value Income Protection (IP), Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) and Death Cover.

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19 Oct 2009

Are you meeting your TFN obligations?

All employers are obligated to provided HESTA with tax file numbers.

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21 Sep 2009

SG Contributions and parental leave

Recent changes to government regulations have clarified that employers aren’t required to provide SG contributions on paid parental and ancillary leave payments.

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01 Aug 2009

What constitutes Ordinary Time Earnings?

The ATO has updated its definition of Ordinary Time Earnings, or OTE – the earnings on which your employees’ Super Guarantee (SG) entitlements are calculated.

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01 Jul 2009