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We’re thrilled to partner in Assemble on this exciting opportunity to break down barriers to more large-scale investment in affordable housing. Assemble’s innovative platform can support our goal of delivering strong and stable long-term returns for members while helping address Australia’s housing shortage. Many of our incredible members provide critical health and community services and often works shifts. They need access to secure, affordable housing near their workplaces and public transport. This is the latest milestone in HESTA’s involvement in affordable housing investment. Through Super with impact™, we’ve invested in apartment projects in Brunswick and Ballarat, and a build-to-rent apartment project in Kensington that's set to deliver 362 mixed-tenure dwellings blending social, affordable, market-rate and specialist disability housing. #AffordableHousing #ResponsibleInvestment #Superwithimpact #HESTASuper

Explore exciting opportunities at HESTA! With a flexible, inclusive and people-first culture, HESTA has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (again!) in the 2023 Australian Business Awards. We know that to make a real difference to our members’ futures, we need the best people working with us. Visit https://lnkd.in/ggHiuuT6 to explore the current career opportunities. #HESTASuper #CareersWithImpact #HiringNow

Bringing you the latest in HESTA’s joint venture with ISPT, a groundbreaking initiative to establish cutting-edge medical office facilities at St Vincent's Health Australia's Fitzroy hospital campus. Brenan Place is a visionary development that will offer a blend of ancillary services, administrative offices, educational facilities, and healthcare services across its 12 levels. Sustainability is at the core of this project, aiming for a 5 Star Green Star rating and a stellar 5.5 star NABERS Energy rating. As part of our commitment to investing with excellence for impact, we’re continuing to grow our investments in healthcare where we expect strong future demand for services as Australia’s population ages. These investments can help benefit members through strong, long-term returns, while supporting jobs and innovation in sectors where many of our members work. By focusing on job creation, economic development, and enhanced health outcomes, we're not just investing in property - we invest in and for people who make the world better, whilst accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world. #HESTASuper #LifeSciences #InvestmentProperty Joshua Parisotto, Scott Hastings, Jason Lourensz, Lee Mauceri, Danielle Dalby, Bates Smart, trethowan architecture | interiors | heritage, Hansen Yuncken, Chris Chapple, Duo Projects

We are delighted to share that our MySuper Balanced Growth option has once again demonstrated strong performance for our members, achieving an impressive 9.10 per cent return for the financial year ending 30 June 2024. Several of our diversified investment options also posted impressive results for the financial year. #EOFY #HESTASuper #HESTAImpact

At HESTA, we’ve learned retirement is as unique as our 1 million plus members, 80% of whom are women. Our Chief Strategy Officer, Sam Harris, recently spoke with The Golden Times to discuss the gendered nature of retirement and the specific challenges women face. HESTA is committed to ensuring our members get the help and information they need when they need it - no matter where they are in their retirement journey. Our advice service helps members build confidence about their super and improve their financial futures, including through self-service online, member help and chatbot, super education and advice in members’ workplaces, information sessions and seminars, and specialised personal support delivered by HESTA’s advisers. More than 200,000 of our members have also used Future Planner, our online digital tool that helps members examine how different actions, such as increasing contributions, adjusting investment options, or changing retirement dates, might affect their retirement outcomes. To read more, head here: https://lnkd.in/gZidnPvD

In recognition of World Blood Donor Day, we acknowledge all those whose generosity in donating blood contributes to saving lives. Many of our members witness first-hand the impact of blood donations, and we stand with them by offering unlimited Blood Donor Leave to our employees. Let's honour this day by celebrating those who give and, inspiring others to roll up their sleeves for this life-saving cause. #WorldBloodDonorDay #HESTASuper #SuperWithImpact Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Sue Blair Katrina Waghorne Dianne Ghosn Nicole Guest

HESTA's Investment Manager - Quantitative Analysis, Dr Frank Polanco, CFA, was a key speaker at the 2024 [i3] Investment Strategy Forum, sharing his expertise on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in investment strategies. At the forefront of innovation, Frank's presentation, "Unlocking the Power of AI," highlighted the staggering economic potential of generative AI. He delved deeply into the sophisticated techniques that are propelling AI in the investment world, while also acknowledging the complex landscape of challenges and limitations that lie beneath its promising surface. At HESTA, we're committed to delivering investment excellence with impact for our members. Frank’s expertise in AI applications aims to deliver better retirement outcomes for our members by enhancing market responsiveness and refining investment strategies. #HESTASuper #InnovationInInvesting #ArtificialIntelligence #FinancialTechnology [i3] Investment Innovation Institute [i3] Insights

HESTA was thrilled to host an enlightening webinar for employers, ‘Designing work to support employees in the health and community services sector: Insights from the University of Sydney’. The webinar included insights from experts, including Raphaelle Kennedy, HESTA's senior manager of policy and advocacy; Professor Rae Cooper AO, professor of Gender, Work and Employment Relations at the University of Sydney; and Professor Anya Johnson, professor of organisational behaviour. The health and community services sectors physical and emotional demands, coupled with staff shortages and unexpected life events, often result in reduced hours and increased absences. Research also shows that poor mental health can have a negative effect on super balances and even lead to employees retiring early.* The webinar provided invaluable insights into the essential steps organisations can take to enhance work design, support employees through life's challenges, and promote better mental health. By staying informed, we can empower the sector’s dedicated workers, many of whom are our members, to remain active and engaged in their profession. You can access the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gJVRdGqv #HESTACares #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportiveWorkplaces #HealthSector #CommunityServices *November 2023 HESTA analysis of super balances and retirement ages of all HESTA members who had made a mental health Income Protection (IP) claim in the previous two years, compared to all other HESTA members who did not make an IP claim.

As stewards of capital, our members trust us to invest their money responsibly, and take action to protect and grow their hard-earned savings for retirement. Our CEO, Debby Blakey, had a one-on-one conversation this week with AFR BOSS editor Sally Patten at The Australian Financial Review ESG Summit, delving into our responsible investment approach, active ownership activities, and sharing her insights on what companies need to do to build long-term sustainable value for our members. #AFRESGSummit #ResponsibleInvestment #ESG Photographer: Dion Georgopoulos

HESTA is pleased to announce the appointment of Alissa Knight as General Manager Strategic Planning, effective June 11. Alissa brings a wealth of experience to the role, having held strategy-related positions at AIA and legalsuper, along with a previous contract role at HESTA. Her expertise is set to play a crucial role in supporting HESTA's Executive Leadership team in strategic planning and the prioritisation of key initiatives. Please join us in welcoming Alissa back to the team and into her new role, where her contributions will be key in guiding our strategic planning as we continue to focus on driving positive outcomes for our members. #HESTASuper #StrategicPlanning #Leadership