media centre

Sam Riley

General Manager Media Relations and Corporate Affairs

Phone: +61 3 8660 1684 

Email:  mediarelations@hesta.com.au

• More than 1.05 million members (around 80% are women).
• $88 billion in assets invested globally on behalf of members.
• National industry super fund dedicated to people working in health and community services.
• HESTA is a public offer fund.
• HESTA has both accumulation and income stream (pension) products.
• HESTA is run by a Board of 13 Trustee Directors including an Independent Chair.

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.

Primary spokesperson

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.

To request an image email HESTA Media Relations at mediarelations@hesta.com.au

For information about HESTA our annual report is a great place to start.

Have a sponsorship request? 

We're proud supporters of the individuals and organisations in health and community services. But, we’re also trusted custodians of our members’ money and we pride ourselves on our wise financial and investment decisions. Sponsorship requests undergo rigorous vetting by our partnerships team.

To ensure your request is considered, kindly complete all details in this online form and we’ll be in touch soon.

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