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While ESSSuper is one of Australia’s biggest super funds, we’re not a fund for everybody.1 We’re proud to be a dedicated, profit to member super fund for Victorian emergency services and state employees. And that means we’re able to focus on one very important thing; your super.

In 2020, we approach 100 years since the origins of superannuation in Australia and the founding of funds that would eventually become ESSSuper. It’s a history that we’re proud to be part of, but more importantly it means we have tremendous experience in delivering what’s important to our members – the retirement they’ve dreamed of.
ESSSuper only exists to provide better retirement outcomes for our members. And one of the major factors that sets us apart is our Defined Benefit funds that are designed to provide pre-determined retirement benefits for people like you, who serve the community.
Defined Benefit super funds are different from the accumulation based super funds available to most Australians. For a start, your benefit is generally not impacted by the ups and downs of the investment markets. Instead your benefits are calculated based on the percentage of salary you contribute and how long you are a member of the fund. When you retire, your benefit is a multiple of your final average salary.

That's why we've made it our job to be the experts in ESSSuper Defined Benefit funds

But that expertise is of little value if we don’t share it with you, our members. So, we put a lot of resources into making it easy for you to get the information you need. Recently we expanded our educational services, so now you can access information about your fund in a variety of ways.

Free seminars and Webinars

If you want to be more informed about your super, you can attend one of our regular Seminars. These seminars are run through the year all over Victoria, so there’s sure to be one convenient for you. We’ve also started running regular Webinars, making it easier for our regional members to access our same award winning service*. Whether you are still working or you’re already retired, there’s a seminar designed to help you make the most of your situation. It’s a great opportunity to hear from experts in your fund. But be sure to book your place early.

Member Education Consultants

If you’d prefer to speak with someone one-on-one, you can make a complimentary appointment with one of our experienced Member Education Consultants. Our Member Education Consultants can give you general information about the products available at ESSSuper. They understand the type of work you do and have specific expertise in your fund. To request an appointment, click here.

Personalised financial advice

If you want more personalised advice, we can refer you to one of our financial planners. An ESSSuper Adviser2 can take a look at your overall financial position and help you plan the best way to achieve your financial goals. They can provide advice on a single topic, such as investment options or setting up an income stream, or they can provide you with a full financial plan that takes into account all your circumstances.

Award winning service and products

We’re pleased that the effort we put into serving our members has been recognised with various awards. Last year the ESSSuper Member Service Centre received the National Best in Class Contact Centre for exceptional member service.3 The award recognised the team’s service excellence in supporting those who serve – or have served – our community, through their careers in education, health, law and emergency services.Plus, our accumulation plan products have been rated platinum by Super Ratings, which puts ESSSuper in the top 25% of super funds in Australia. And over the past 10 years, ESSSuper has consistently received high member satisfaction ratings for enhancing our members’ wealth and providing an income in retirement.4

We're here to help

Whether you’re still working or in retirement, we are here to work with you to manage your super benefits. So, talk to us before you resign or retire, to make sure you are aware of all the options available to you. Not matter what your question is, just ask us. We’re here to help.

1. ESSSuper Website
2. ESSSuper Financial Advisers are authorised representatives of Link Advice Pty Ltd (Link Advice). Link Advice holds a current Australian Financial Services Licence No. 258145 and is responsible for the financial services provided to you. ESSSuper has an arrangement with Link Advice Pty Ltd to provide financial advice to ESSSuper members. ESSSuper pays Link Advice a fee for this service. Neither the Board, nor the Victorian Government, guarantee or endorse any recommendations made by Link Advice, or are responsible for the advice and actions of Link Advice.
3. National Best in Class (under 30 seats) Government Contact Centre for 2019 for exceptional member service.
4. ESSSuper Awards

 

 

The information contained in this article is of a general nature only. It should not be considered as a substitute for reading ESSSuper’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) that contains detailed information about ESSSuper products, services and features. Before making a decision about an ESSSuper product, you should consider the appropriateness of the product to your personal objectives, financial situation and needs. It may also be beneficial to seek professional advice from a licensed financial planner or adviser. An ESSSuper PDS is available at www.esssuper.com.au or by calling 1300 650 161.

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