Superannuation Seminars

For new ongoing staff

All new staff at  UWS  join Unisuper and they automatically become a Defined Benefit Division member. Within 12 months of joining Unisuper, members in the Defined Benefit Division must decide which style of super is right for them i.e. Defined Benefit or Accumulation 2. The Decisions 101 online tutorial (opens in a new window) may help you decide.

Other online tutorials include:

  • Combine Your super
  • Financial Advice exclusively for Unisuper members
  • Be prepared for Life’s uncertainties
  • Contribution Flexibility guide (reducing your super contribution)
  • Investment Tutorial
  • Staying with Unisuper

Unisuper has the following range of Face to Face seminars:

  • Understanding Contribution Caps
  • Building Your Super & Protecting Your Future
  • Superannuation for Women
  • Superannuation Estate & Planning

Upcoming Face to Face seminar 

Your Unisuper Pension Options
Date: 31st October
Location: Werrington North, Building AD, Lower ground, Meeting Room 5.

Access Unisuper seminars (opens in a new window) for descriptions of the above seminars and to Register for advertised seminars at UWS or other Universities. Access Unisuper seminars (opens in a new window) then select NSW, UWS as the venue and your seminar topic.

Webinars

Can't attend a face-to-face seminar?

UniSuper is pleased to offer the following upcoming live webinars from the convenience of your own computer. Why not tune into a live UniSuper webinar via the internet on your PC. You can email questions and receive real time email answers during the webinar.

  • 15 October – Super for Women (starting 10am for one hour)
  • 22 October – Transition to Retirement (starting 12pm for one hour)
  • 29 October - Building your Super & Protecting Your Future (starting 12pm for one hour)
  • 12 November – Retirement Planning (starting at 10am for one hour)

Access the Unisuper webinar (opens in a new window) for details of all upcoming webinars and topics and to register. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

State Super Financial Services Seminars

State Super Financial Services consultant Joe Silva will be conducting a seminar at Werrington North Campus. These seminars will be of interest to all staff who are thinking about superannuation and retirement planning issues. This seminar is available to all staff who contribute to any super fund.

The following topics will be covered

  • Retirement
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Transition to retirement
  • Contribution limits
  • Taxation and superannuation issues
  • How can I maximise superannuation?
  • Retirement and when I can retire
  • Where can my income come from when I retire?

Take control of your super and retirement issues. Stop guessing!
There are 2 half hour sessions 12noon to 12.30pm and 1pm to 1.30pm

Upcoming seminar dates

  • 8 October - Parramatta, Building EB, level 3, room 35
  • 23 October - Werrington North, Building AD, lower ground, Meeting room 5
  • 21 November - Kingswood, Building K, level 1, room 61 (opposite Student Centre Desk)

To register or for more information please email: joe@ssfs.com.au or ring mob:0418 114 229 or the toll free number on 1800 626 000

State Super Financial Planning Days

SSFS provides onsite financial planning services free for all staff. A personal interview can be arranged on site for all staff considering retirement, salary sacrificing, transition to retirement, contribution limits, taxation and superannuation issues.

Things you may be considering include

  • Where can I talk to a Financial Planner who is an expert in my defined benefit scheme?
  • How does better super affect my plans?
  • Can I afford to stop work?
  • Am I making the most of my superannuation opportunities?
  • How do I maximise Centrelink at retirement?
A Financial planner will be conducting onsite financial planning at:

Campus: Kingswood
Location:  Building K, level 1, Room 61 (Opposite Student Centre Desk)
Time: 8.30pm to 5pm
Remaining Dates are: 16 October;  20 November & 18 December

If you would like to take the opportunity to discuss this further or gain more information, please call the State Super toll-free number 1800 102 700 for an appointment.