Daniel Palmer
Senior Manager - Media Relations
Phone: +61 3 7067 8541
Email: mediarelations@hesta.com.au
In 1987, HESTA was formed for people working in health and community services, to accommodate the 3% superannuation payment that employees were receiving for the first time.
As a regulated public offer super fund, HESTA is open to anyone eligible for super to join and is run only to benefit members.
We have regularly received recognition for our achievements in the form of rankings, ratings and awards.
Debby Blakey, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Debby has been CEO of HESTA since February 2015, after joining the Fund in 2008 as an Executive leading the Member Advice Unit and assuming the role of Deputy CEO in 2012.
A proven leader with more than 25 years' experience in super and financial services, Debby has a wealth of experience having held a range of senior positions within a number of financial institutions.
Debby leads an active and hands-on team of Executives who are focused on helping members enjoy a retirement they've worked hard for.
Debby is President of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors and holds directorships at The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Ltd and the International Corporate Governance Network.
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HESTA aims to be a gutsy advocate for a fair and healthy community. We use our collective voice to help address inequities impacting our members and those we see falling behind.
We are actively involved in public policy debates that affect our members and women more broadly.
HESTA policy submissions are available here: HESTA policy submissions.
For any policy-related questions, please contact Karen Volpato on 03 7065 1475 or kvolpato@hesta.com.au
media releases
12 August 2025
HESTA today announces it will reduce fees for insured members on their current levels of cover after the re-appointment of AIA Australia as the Fund’s insurance partner.
Read the full article08 August 2025
Eight winners from across the aged care, allied health, disability and community services sectors were last night crowned at the 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards, which honoured remarkable contributions to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Australians.
Read the full article04 August 2025
HESTA has today announced the appointment of Natalie Alford as its new Chief Risk Officer, commencing on Monday 3 November.
Read the full article01 August 2025
Women beginning their careers in 2025 with the new 12% super guarantee rate in place could be hundreds of thousands of dollars better off in retirement, new modelling has revealed
Read the full article29 July 2025
Today’s Federal Government announcement is a welcome step forward in unlocking the scale of renewables investment needed to accelerate Australia’s transition to a low-carbon future.
Read the full article08 July 2025
HESTA has today announced the 24 national finalists across the eight categories of the 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards.
Read the full article02 July 2025
HESTA’s MySuper Balanced Growth option has again achieved a strong return for members, delivering 10.18%1 for the 2024/25 financial year, with the performance of listed equities and prudent management of market volatility contributing to the result.
Read the full article16 June 2025
HESTA is continuing its commitment to progress 40:40 gender balance across its investment value chain* and will look to commit future capital to gender diverse investment teams.
Read the full article05 June 2025
HESTA Chief Risk Officer Andrew Major has this week moved into a newly created advisory role, which will work closely with HESTA’s Investments leaders and advise on the fund’s investment strategy.
Read the full article03 June 2025
HESTA has announced the transition of its member administration services to GROW Inc and the resumption of online services, concluding one of the largest and most comprehensive technology projects undertaken by an Australian industry super fund.
Read the full article15 May 2025
A nurse from Victoria, a midwife from the Victoria-NSW border and a South Australian organisation were named the winners of the HESTA Nursing & Midwifery Awards in Melbourne last night.
Read the full article13 May 2025
HESTA today welcomed Australia’s 48th Parliament and Ministry, including the new Assistant Treasurer with responsibility for superannuation, Dr Daniel Mulino MP, noting a record number of women were elected.
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