how to have an epic retirement


how to have an epic retirement

Keen to make your retirement epic?
Register your interest for a HESTA exclusive edition of retirement expert Bec Wilson’s course 'How to Have an Epic Retirement', created just for you in partnership with HESTA.


Our October 2025 online course is now full.
Join the waitlist below to be the first to know when the next one opens! 

 


the HESTA exclusive edition

Your future, your way.

Bec Wilson and HESTA bring you practical tools, smart strategies,
and inspiring insights to help you make the most of life after work.


This online course, offered as part of your membership, is your step-by-step guide to planning
a retirement that works for you — financially, emotionally, and practically.
Whether you’re close to retiring or just starting to think about what comes next, 
you’ll be in the right place.

 

At your own pace over 6 weeks online, complete 13 short modules exploring:

  • time and longevity
  • how to retire with financial confidence
  • the Age Pension
  • budgeting for retirement
  • your home and your financial plan
  • super and investing
  • estate planning
  • the science of healthy ageing
  • travel
  • your home as you age
  • finding happiness
  • finding meaning and purpose.

 

 

 

 

what's included in the course?

 

A 6-week learning program you can complete with other pre-retirees and retirees, together online

13 modules offered on-demand, presented by Bec Wilson and HESTA's Jen Harding

The Epic Retirement Budgeting Template

Online quizzes to help you absorb and interact with the learning content



A dedicated chat zone built with the attendees of the course, allowing for facilitated and supported communication

Two live Q&A interactive sessions, with Bec Wilson and a selection of guests who are experts in the topics covered

An exclusive 110-page digital course workbook produced with international publisher Hachette

 

 

meet your trainers

 

 

Bec Wilson

Author & creator, Epic Retirement Institute

Bec is the author of How to Have an Epic Retirement. HESTA has worked with Bec to tailor her flagship course exclusively for HESTA members. Bec’s passionate about helping Australians plan for a confident, fulfilling retirement through clear, practical education — without the jargon. With a background in finance, media, and health, Bec brings a warm, engaging approach to some of life’s most important planning decisions.

 

 

Jen Harding

General Manager, Engagement, Education and Advice, HESTA

Jen is a widely respected leader in the super industry, with more than 20 years of experience. She leads engagement, education and advice within HESTA, with a strong focus on member help services — covering the contact centre, general and personal advice, and financial education. Jen’s role in this program is to help you understand the different types of advice you can access through your fund, how super works in retirement, and what support is available to you as a HESTA member.

 

 

 

 

 

ready to have an epic retirement?

Join the waitlist below to be the first to know when the next one opens!