Congrats on the new job! Wherever you'll be working — in healthcare, community services, or any other job — everyone in Australia is invited to join our top-performing super fund*.
David Logan, Member Education Manager:
Starting a new job is exciting, especially when it's your first full-time job.
We are the industry super fund dedicated to people like you, people who make our world better.
Our purpose is to help you face the future with confidence, be a gutsy advocate for a fair and healthy community, and deliver investment excellence with impact so that you can live the retirement you deserve.
If you want a super fund that benefits members and cares about how your super is invested, we might be a great choice for you.
If you've had a job before, you may already have a super fund. These days, that fund will follow you from job to job, unless you choose a new fund.
If HESTA isn't already your fund, you can still choose us.
When you start your job, your employer will give you an ATO superannuation standard choice form.
It's important you choose a fund that's right for you.
To choose HESTA, complete this form and return it to your employer.
If you are already with HESTA include your member number on this form.
You'll find this on any email from us.
If you don't make a choice, your employer will ask the ATO for the last super fund you contributed to.
If you don't have one, they'll pay your super into your employer's default fund.
Even though super is your money, many of us could benefit from checking in on it more often.
So if you are a HESTA member, make sure you register for an online account. This is the easiest way to keep in touch with your super at HESTA.
Once you have an online account set up you can do lots of things like combine your super and set up additional contributions.
HESTA is about creating better futures for our members and we have a history of strong, long-term investment returns*.
See why over 1 million Australians have chosen HESTA.
If you need help with your super, you can see a HESTA adviser whenever you need. It's all part of being with us at no additional cost.
Make a time to chat with us today.
* Investments may go up or down. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Join HESTA to start creating a better financial future with super that's working for real-world impact. It only takes 5 minutes.
After joining, give this form to your employer so your super is paid into your HESTA super account. And if you ever leave this job, you can do the same again so all your super stays in one place.
Hate paying extra fees? Like seeing a bigger balance? Bring super sitting in other funds over into your HESTA account so it's all together. You might need these ABN and USI details.
^ When you combine your super into one account, your entitlements with your other fund/s may stop.
You should consider reviewing any other benefits, such as insurance cover that you have through your other funds. Think about getting financial advice to help you compare the benefits and costs of funds, and what impact combining your super will have on your super balance.
Insurance can be a bit set and forget, but life changes. Is your new job more physical or risky? Has your family grown? Check if the insurance in your super would cover everything you'd need it to.
Check if your cover is enough
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To talk through anything you're unsure of or need some help with, get in touch. We'll make it easy for you.
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As a member, you'll get help from dedicated experts as part of your membership. Join us, then book a super health check to get your super into good shape.
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Once you're a HESTA member, your financial adviser can register for Adviser Online to see your account information, investment strategy, and their fees could even come out of your HESTA account if you'd like.
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