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Empowering women, fostering financial security

With ongoing cost-of-living pressures, a gender pay gap that remains alive and well, and lower super balances on retirement than men, personal finances have never been more important for Australian women. At Equip Super, we're focussing on the ways we can help the women in our lives achieve the economic empowerment everyone deserves – and the financial security it can help to bring.

On this page you’ll find a selection of resources, tips and insights, as well as simple tools to help women take action with their super and make a difference to their financial security. 

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 Women still retire with 25% less super than men, and 34% of single women over 60 live in poverty.

Source: SustainabilityTracker

Make a start today – grow your super

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1. Check if your super is on track

Our Compare My Super calculator can show you how your balance compares to other Equip Super members in your age bracket, and if you're on track.

See how your super compares
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2. Estimate your future balance

Use our Super Contribution calculator to see the difference regular salary sacrificing and additional contributions can make to your super.

Try the calculator
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3. Take steps to grow your super

Making extra contributions to your super can be a powerful way to boost your account balance and get more for your retirement. Find out how.

Start growing your super

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Women and Super One-on-one sessions

Book in for a one-on-one chat with one of our super experts – we’ll take a look at your account set up, and help ensure your super’s working hard for your future.

Tuesday 24 March and Thursday 26 March
(various times available)

Register now

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Give your super a health check

We’ve created a handy ‘super health check’ to help you with your super journey. Use this checklist to help you work through the activities that can help you get your super in its best possible position.

Try it today

In their words

We asked some of our senior leaders for their thoughts and tips on super and finances, and what they’ve been able to do to progress their own financial empowerment and wellbeing. 

Michelle Cheong

Michelle Cheong

Chief Risk Officer

"Balancing leadership and family life reminds me daily that inclusion isn’t optional, it’s essential. By building a culture where differences are embraced and contributions are valued, we strengthen our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes. My advice for women is simple: check your super regularly. Understanding your balance and fees is the first step to financial security."




Carrie Norman

Carrie Norman

Chief Experience Officer

"Australian women may retire with $136,000 less in superannuation than men^ – it’s a statistic we see often, and closing the gap will take a co-ordinated, sustained effort. Super is an investment in your retirement, gaining knowledge by attending webinars and seminars can help you make sure your superannuation will set you up for the retirement you deserve."




Caroline Melocco

Relationship Manager

"For a lot of women, superannuation will be the greatest asset you will ever have in your own name, so it’s important to really understand and engage with it. Choosing appropriate investment options for your super can make a significant difference to your future balance. Retirement can feel a long way off, but super is your money, and financial independence is the key to true empowerment."




Supporting gender equality; shaping the future

Celebrating and supporting gender equality as a Fund is essential to our overall aim to support our members as they prepare for financial freedom in retirement.

Anna Papile

Chief Operations Officer

"We all have an opportunity to shape the future in some way, including through our interactions and support of others. At Equip Super, we’re committed to supporting all members and being there for them (and their families) when they need us most.   At these moments, our dedicated staff are trained and available to handle enquiries where additional support is needed”




Jessie Pettigrew

Head of Responsible Investment

“As an investment team, our advocacy for better gender representation is related to company performance. Research continues to show that companies with more diverse executive teams are materially more likely to outperform. From an investment perspective, it’s a stubbornly persistent issue, and better addressing this has the potential to add material investment returns.”




Amanda Veldman

Chief People Officer

"It’s important to celebrate gender equality not only on International Women’s Day but throughout the year if we want to accelerate change. We’re committed to supporting gender inclusivity, whether that’s supporting our people to shape a work-life that suits them, or through leading by example with a 50/50 gender split on our executive leadership team."




Supporting you and your wellbeing

We’ve partnered with our insurer, MetLife, to provide Equip Super members, as well as their children, partner, parents and parents-in-law, with comprehensive virtual health care services at no extra cost. MetLife 360Health offers a suite of services including access to GPs, mental health professionals, qualified dieticians and exercise physiologists, and even menopause support.

Menopause support fact sheet

Menopause is a unique journey for every woman, with experiences ranging widely from person to person.

Read more
MetLife 360Health support

Equip Super has partnered with MetLife to give you access to 360Health, a range of virtual health care services to help you live healthier for longer.

Learn more
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