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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
The proposed changes will significantly amend the ‘value’ that insurance offerings can provide to superannuation members.
HESTA welcomes the opportunity to comment on the 'Superannuation binding death benefit nominations and kinship structures' consultation paper released by Treasury.
HESTA supports the standardised definitions of key insurance terms; however, having standardised terms should not necessarily imply standardised cover or eligibility for insurance cover.
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.
HESTA welcomes reform to the superannuation system that promotes member’s best interests and wider community wellbeing.
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.
Australia has a sophisticated retirement system, but its design rewards those with unbroken careers.
media releases
12 March 2020
HESTA has become the first Australian investor to pledge support for the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) – a global asset owner-led initiative that assesses companies’ preparedness to transition to a low-carbon economy.
Read the full article03 March 2020
HESTA today announced a new investment leadership structure, with recruitment for Heads of Portfolio Management and Portfolio Design roles and the appointment of Steven Semczyszyn to lead development of an internalised Australian Equities function.
Read the full article19 February 2020
HESTA last night received the Roy Morgan Annual Customer Satisfaction Award for the Major Industry Super Fund of the Year.
Read the full article20 January 2020
HESTA today announced that Josh Parisotto will head up its advice and education service, having joined the executive team of the industry super fund in January.
Read the full article16 January 2020
HESTA has announced that Andrew Major has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, joining the Fund’s executive team.
Read the full article20 December 2019
If you know a nurse or midwife doing outstanding work who deserves recognition, now is the time to nominate them for the 2020 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards.
Read the full article11 December 2019
HESTA is working with Women’s Legal Service Victoria (WLSV) to simplify the process of splitting super assets to remove barriers preventing women from claiming their fair share of super when relationships end.
Read the full article26 November 2019
A SA woman who advocates for the rights of single mothers, a VIC organisation that supports people overcoming addiction and a NSW organisation who supports community re-investment initiatives to help reduce the number of Aboriginal people in prisons, received top honours at the 2019 HESTA Community Sector Awards held in Canberra last night.
Read the full article25 November 2019
HESTA extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of HESTA Director David Smith, who passed away suddenly on Friday 22 November 2019.
Read the full article14 November 2019
A VIC Personal Care Assistant whose compassion and kindness improved the wellbeing of residents, a NSW team that provides specialised dental services to aged care residents, and a SA team who increased the number of nursing students choosing to work in aged care, received top honours at the 2019 HESTA Aged Care Awards held in Adelaide last night.
Read the full article13 November 2019
HESTA has taken a pulse check of the state of equality for women in Australia and has found persisting discrimination and inequality in work and pay is leaving them with greater financial vulnerability throughout their lives.
Read the full article29 October 2019
Australia’s most outstanding community sector organisations and individuals have been revealed, with 11 finalists announced in the 2019 HESTA Community Sector Awards.
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