Our fund has a rich history within the health care sector, being a major fund-of-choice for health workers since 1992. In the more than 30 years since, now over 200,000 members proudly work in health and social assistance.
You've built a career helping others, so now's time for us to help you get on track for life after work – whatever that looks like to you.
If you were invested in Aware Super’s High Growth option over the last 10 years, on average you would have grown your money by a strong 9.27% p.a.[P1]
Strong long-term returns along with competitive fees may mean you can retire with more money in your super balance.
MySuper Lifecycle. It really does revolve around you.
This investment approach will fine-tune your investment mix over time to help you retire with more. It’s a smart investment approach that puts you at its centre.
When you’re younger, you might want to invest in high growth options.
After you turn 56, it will automatically reduce your exposure to market ups-and-downs. This makes your super less risky as you start to think about retirement.
MySuper Lifecycle helps you grow your super savings while you’re young and manage investment risk as you get closer to and in retirement.
“I think the best guidance we got was from an Aware Super retirement seminar we went to. It just opened our eyes to income streams and transition to retirement. The one thing I’d say to other people who are thinking about retiring is preparation. Do your budget. Know what you’ve got.”
- Alain, 62, Aware Super member‡
You’ll need an email address, mobile and Tax File Number (TFN), which you can provide later), to set up your superannuation account.
A one-time PIN will be sent to your mobile to use on the sign-up form.
Choose a password which will give you 24x7 access to your account online, via Aware Super’s member portal Member Online, or our award-winning app.[A4]
In a 45-minute Super Helpful Check-in, our super and retirement experts will discuss your account and check on the big-ticket items like:
How much super you need for retirement
Are you on track to save this in time
What changes can you make to your contributions and investment choices to grow your savings
This session is a video call and offers general guidance. It’s all included as part of your membership, so there’s nothing extra to pay.[AD2]
Many of our members work on the front line in essential health services around Australia. We invest with the aim of delivering strong long-term term returns to help them achieve the retirement they deserve. Our diversified portfolio includes important investments in health, like Bendigo and Frankston Hospitals in Victoria and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in Queensland. And through our private equity portfolio, we’re also investing in global companies leading the way in health innovation
We invest in essential worker housing through Aware Real Estate. Apartments are rented at around 80% of the market rent to essential workers, like nurses, teachers, firefighters and police officers, many of whom are our members. Lower rents can help essential workers afford to live in central locations, closer to where they work.
‡ The member has provided their consent to the statements attributed to them, in the form and context in which they appear and have not withdrawn this consent as at the date of preparation.
[A1] Awards and ratings are only one factor to be taken into account when choosing a super fund. Read more information about our awards and ratings. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance.
[A6] Zenith CW Pty Ltd ABN 20 639 121 403 AFSL 226872/AFS Rep No. 1280401 Chant West Awards issued 21st May 2025 are solely statements of opinion and not a recommendation in relation to making any investment decisions. Awards are current for 12 months and subject to change at any time. Awards for previous years are for historical purposes only. Full details on Chant West Awards at https://www.chantwest.com.au/fund-awards/about-the-awards/
[AD2] Members can get advice about their Aware Super accounts at no extra cost, or advice on their broader needs for a fee.
[M4] Member numbers as of January 2026.
[P1] Aware Super's High Growth option return over 10 years to 31 December 2025. SuperRatings Fund Crediting Rate Survey, December 2025. Based on the SR Growth (77-90) Index. Returns are after tax and investment management expenses but before the deduction of administration fees. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance.
