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Starting to plan your retirement?

Getting your retirement savings on track early is a great way to plan for your future. Explore how Aware Super can help you have the retirement you desire.

When you choose Aware Super, you can head towards retirement with confidence. We’re Finder’s Super Provider of the Year and Chant West’s Super Fund of the Year and Pension Fund of the Year in 2024[A1].

MySuper Lifecycle, the smart way to invest your super

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. This is because you generally have time to ride out market ups and downs. MySuper Lifecycle helps you grow your super savings while you’re young and manage investment risk as you get closer to and in retirement.

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Why invest with MySuper Lifecycle?

Account keeping fee: $1/week

The account keeping fee on a Future Saver account is a competitive $52 per year. You’ll also pay an asset-based administration fee of 0.15% per year ($75 per $50,000), capped at $62.50 per month.

Competitive fees[F1] is one of the reasons we’ve been recognised by Canstar for Outstanding Value Superannuation[A1] for three years running.

Strong, long term performance

For members aged 55 and under, our default MySuper Lifecycle High Growth option delivered a strong 9.03%[P1] return per annum to 30 September 2024.

Our High Growth option is ranked in the top 10 similar investments for super funds over 10 years. This is where your money is invested during the Grow phase of MySuper Lifecycle.

You can add extra to your super to grow it faster

By adding more money to your super you can increase your retirement savings. Some of the ways you can grow your super include:

  • Get all your super into one place by finding lost super and consolidating* it into your Aware Super account.
  • Add small amounts as often as you can with personal contributions.You’ll be surprised at how regular deposits, no matter how small can add up over time.
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Financial education webinars

The more your super grows, the more you’ll have when you retire. Join our experienced superannuation experts as they break down superannuation and finances into easy-to-understand topics through live webinars and seminars.

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Aware Super’s performance

We have a track record of choosing investments which deliver strong long-term returns. Strong returns[P1] help your super grow over time, so you have more money in retirement.

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Super Helpful Check-in with a financial advisor

Aware Super members can get set for a super future in just 45 minutes. Over a video call, a qualified financial planner^ will cover these key questions and more:

  • How much super do I need for retirement?
  • Am I on track to save this in time?
  • What changes could I make to grow my superannuation savings?
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“I wish I had known to invest more into my superannuation when I was much younger. I always kept an eye on my super, but I didn’t always salary sacrifice.”

- Alan†, Aware Super member, transitioning to retirement at 62

Focus on your super today, so it works harder for your future

Maximise your super

We offer a range of options to suit differing member needs, including MySuper Lifecycle, which tailors your investment mix based on your age.

Competitive fees make a big difference to your super balance over time

We offer competitive fees+, and don’t charge you to switch investment options.

One of Australia’s top-rated funds

We regularly receive top ratings and awards from industry leading rating agencies.

Learn when it suits you with on-demand webinars

Superchare your learning with complimentary on-demand webinars about super, retirement and investments.

Guidance and advice

Online, over the phone or in person - we have expert help^ available. We also have a range of resources online to help guide you, whether you’re just starting your first job or ready for retirement.

Super helpful app

You’ll have access to our mobile app where you can manage your super anytime, anywhere.

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Super Fund of the Year 2024

Aware Super is an award-winning[A1] superannuation fund. We regularly receive awards and ratings from industry leading rating agencies. Awards demonstrate the expertise of our investment team who manage your superannuation savings with the goal delivering strong, long term returns[P1].

The SuperFund of the Year[A6] award from Chant West recognises Aware Super’s excellence across a range of key criteria including: investments, member services, fees, and organisational strength.

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The right choice today could mean a big difference for your future.

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[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] Chant West - Zenith CW Pty Ltd ABN 20 639 121 403 AFSL 226872/AFS Rep No. 1280401 Chant West Awards issued 22 May 2024 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. Visit Chant West Awards for full details.

[P1] Aware Super's High Growth option return over 10 years to 30 September 2024. SuperRatings Fund Crediting Rate Survey, September 2024. Based on the SR50 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.

[F1] Chant West Super Fund Fee Survey 30 September 2024, High Growth [81-95% in growth assets] investment option index and $50,000 account balance. Fees and costs can vary from year to year. Past fees and costs are not a reliable indicator of future fees and costs. Fees and comparisons may differ for other investment options and account balances.

^ Advice provided by Aware Financial Services Australia Limited (ABN 86 003 742 756, AFSL 238430), wholly owned by Aware Super.

+ Chant West Super Fund Fee Survey 30 June 2024, High Growth [81-95% in growth assets] investment option index and $50,000 account balance. Fees and costs can vary from year to year. Past fees and costs are not a reliable indicator of future fees and costs. Fees and comparisons may differ for other investment options and account balances.

† The member has provided their consent to the materials and 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. The views expressed here belong to the individuals concerned and are not necessarily the views of Aware Super Pty Ltd. No warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of this information is given and no responsibility is accepted by Aware Super Pty Ltd or its employees for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the information provided. This information should not be construed as advice, whether it be general or personal advice, nor should it be substituted for obtaining professional financial, legal or tax advice.

* Before consolidating, consider if this is right for you, including the loss of any insurance cover from your other funds, the impact on your investments, and potential tax implications and read the PDS and TMD at aware.com.au/pds. You may wish to speak with a qualified financial planner before making this decision.