Sam Riley
General Manager Media Relations and Corporate Affairs
Phone: +61 3 8660 1684
Email: mediarelations@hesta.com.au
In 1987, HESTA was formed for people working in health and community services, to accommodate the 3% superannuation payment that employees were receiving for the first time.
As a regulated public offer super fund, HESTA is open to anyone eligible for super to join and is run only to benefit members.
We have regularly received recognition for our achievements in the form of rankings, ratings and awards.
Debby Blakey, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Debby has been CEO of HESTA since February 2015, after joining the Fund in 2008 as an Executive leading the Member Advice Unit and assuming the role of Deputy CEO in 2012.
A proven leader with more than 25 years' experience in super and financial services, Debby has a wealth of experience having held a range of senior positions within a number of financial institutions.
Debby leads an active and hands-on team of Executives who are focused on helping members enjoy a retirement they've worked hard for.
Debby is President of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors and holds directorships at The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Ltd and the International Corporate Governance Network.
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For information about HESTA our annual report is a great place to start.
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HESTA aims to be a gutsy advocate for a fair and healthy community. We use our collective voice to help address inequities impacting our members and those we see falling behind.
We are actively involved in public policy debates that affect our members and women more broadly.
HESTA policy submissions are available here: HESTA policy submissions.
For any policy-related questions, please contact Karen Volpato on 03 7065 1475 or kvolpato@hesta.com.au
media releases
02 July 2024
HESTA’s MySuper Balanced Growth option has once again demonstrated strong performance for its members, achieving an impressive 9.10 per cent return for the financial year ending 30 June 2024.
Read the full article05 June 2024
HESTA is pleased to announce that Alissa Knight has been appointed to the newly created role of General Manager Strategic Planning, effective June 11.
Read the full article03 June 2024
Women are increasingly using digital tools to help plan for their financial futures with industry fund HESTA reporting more than 300,000 of its members, 80 per cent of whom are women, have used digital technologies to engage with their super.
Read the full article17 May 2024
A nurse and midwife from Victoria and a New South Wales-based organisation were crowned winners at the prestigious HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards in Melbourne last night.
Read the full article14 May 2024
HESTA welcomed key measures in tonight’s Federal Budget, including funding to pay super on the Commonwealth Parental Leave Pay scheme, cost-of-living relief, and support to encourage investment in Australia’s energy transition.
Read the full article06 May 2024
HESTA is delighted to announce Natalie Kelly has joined the Fund’s Executive team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Read the full article16 April 2024
Nine of Australia’s most outstanding nurses, midwives and organisations have been announced as finalists in the 2024 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards.
Read the full article18 March 2024
From today, early childhood professionals have the chance to be recognised nationally as nominations open for the 2024 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards.
Read the full article13 March 2024
HESTA is pleased to announce that Sophie Jelleff has been appointed as the new Head of Investment Execution, effective 8 April 2024.
Read the full article07 March 2024
Attributable to HESTA CEO Debby Blakey: It’s fantastic to welcome today’s Federal Government announcement that super will be paid on the Commonwealth Parental Leave Pay scheme, addressing a longstanding gender-blind spot in our retirement system.
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