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Sam Riley
General Manager - Media Relations
Phone: +61 3 8660 1684
Email: mediarelations@hesta.com.au
HESTA is the acronym for Health Employees Superannuation Trust Australia so it should always appear in capitals.
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 also a leader in the wider spheres of super and financial services. She is a Director of Fund Executives Association Limited (FEAL), an organisation dedicated to supporting the professional development of leaders in the super industry, Industry Super Australia Ltd (ISA) and the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI).
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HESTA aims to be the gutsy advocate driving meaningful change for generations to come.
We are actively involved in public policy debates that affect our members and women more broadly.
An example of our work is the Vital Signs Report that took a pulse check of the state of equality for women in Australia and outlines HESTA’s continuing efforts to make a positive impact through advocacy, investment, and our conduct as an organisation.
We engage directly with decision makers and also contribute to policy debates through our membership of Industry Super Australia, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees.
HESTA policy submissions are available below. For any policy-related questions please contact James Bennett on (03) 8665 9217 or jbennett@hesta.com.au
HESTA welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Technology Investment Roadmap discussion paper and to work with the Government to develop a clear pathway for a cleaner future.
Australia has a sophisticated retirement system; however, its design rewards those with unbroken careers.
HESTA supports the standardised definitions of key insurance terms; however, having standardised terms should not necessarily imply standardised cover or eligibility for insurance cover.
HESTA welcomes the opportunity to comment on the 'Superannuation binding death benefit nominations and kinship structures' consultation paper released by Treasury.
The proposed changes will significantly amend the ‘value’ that insurance offerings can provide to superannuation members.
Early access to superannuation before retirement should only occur in limited circumstances.
HESTA is generally supportive of the requirements of the Corporations (Relevant Providers Continuing Professional Development Standard) Determination 2018 (‘the CPD instrument’); however, we do have substantial concerns around implementation.
HESTA welcomes the opportunity to make a submission in response to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) consultation paper on the Family Law System released in October 2018.
We maintain our concern on the premise of the enquiry which argues a direct correlation between what is regarded as a lack of efficiency and increased competition.
HESTA welcomes reform to the superannuation system that truly promotes a member’s best interest and community wellbeing.
HESTA welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Technology Investment Roadmap discussion paper and to work with the Government to develop a clear pathway for a cleaner future.
Australia has a sophisticated retirement system, but its design rewards those with unbroken careers.
media releases
20 October 2020
Australia’s top 24 organisations and teams working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services have today been revealed, the largest number of finalists ever announced in HESTA Awards history.
Read the full article07 October 2020
While the announcement of significant spending to stimulate jobs growth and economic recovery is welcome, we’re concerned this budget is a missed opportunity to address systemic weaknesses in our national economy exposed by the COVID-19 crisis.
Read the full article01 October 2020
HESTA today launched 40:40 Vision, an ambitious investor-led initiative that aims to see women fill at least 40% of executive roles in the ASX200 by 2030.
Read the full article14 September 2020
HESTA has announced Alan Sheen as Head of Portfolio Management, a key addition to the new-look senior investment leadership team announced earlier this year.
Read the full article27 August 2020
HESTA is calling for the mining and energy industries to adopt consistent principles for engaging with Indigenous communities, saying investors are concerned risks are appropriately managed after the destruction of the Juukan Gorge Caves.
Read the full article13 August 2020
Link Group, a leading administrator of financial ownership data and industry super fund HESTA have announced that following a highly competitive tender process, Link Group has been reappointed to provide retirement and superannuation solutions to the fund.
Read the full article22 July 2020
HESTA is calling on the Australian Government to encourage large-scale investment in a green recovery by setting a 2050 ‘net zero’ emission reduction target and providing a clear pathway towards transitioning our economy to a low-carbon future.
Read the full article17 July 2020
HESTA has today launched a new Awards program to celebrate health and community services professionals working to protect the future of our society, economy and planet.
Read the full article15 July 2020
An innovative village pioneering a new approach to caring for people living with dementia has opened in Tasmania, with backing from HESTA - the industry super fund dedicated to the health and community services sector.
Read the full article26 June 2020
HESTA today announced the development of an ambitious Climate Change Transition Plan that will see the $52 billion industry super fund commit to reducing the absolute carbon emissions in its investment portfolio by 33% by 2030 and to be ‘net zero’ by 2050.
Read the full article25 June 2020
Stephanie Weston has today been unveiled as HESTA’s first Head of Portfolio Design, filling a key senior role in the Fund’s new investment leadership team structure.
Read the full article19 June 2020
HESTA says early release data shows that without urgent changes to the superannuation system a cohort of young women will face a widening gender super gap and greater long-term financial vulnerability.
Read the full article