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Retirement for First Nations people

Information, resources and tools to help you plan for your future.

Thinking ahead to later in life

Retirement planning can begin at different times for different people. This page brings together information, tools and resources about superannuation, retirement and government support. Use it to explore your options and plan for the future, in a way that suits you.

Knowing about super

What is super?

An overview of how super works during your life and how it’s used in retirement.

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How to find your super

If you've had a job, you probably got paid super. Here's how to find it.

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What to check about your super

Five easy things to check, to keep your super working for you.

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Planning for finishing work

Age Pension and government benefits

What to know about the Age Pension and other government payments.

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Super and the Age Pension

Information about how super and the Age Pension may work together.

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Where to get help if you can't verify your identity

Ways to tell your super fund who you are.

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Accessing super

When you can use your super

Learn when you can use your super for your retirement.

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Accessing your super before you retire

Super is for retirement - but sometimes you might not have to wait.

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Managing large sums of money

Things to consider when it comes to handling larger amounts of money.

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Claiming super during sorry business

If someone close to you has passed away, you might be able to claim a super death benefit.

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Resources to read, view, download or print

Super and us mob

A First Nations guide to understanding superannuation.

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Superannuation fact sheet

Key information about super, explained simply.

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Superannuation planning checklist

A practical checklist to help you understand your super and get ready for retirement, step by step.

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Retirement planning checklist

A simple checklist to help you think through your retirement goals and what to do next.

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Case study: Lewis

Hear Lewis talk about planning for the future and information he found useful along the way.
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Case study: Trixie

Listen as Trixie shares her experience thinking about retirement and what helped her make sense of her options.
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Social tile 1 - Lewis

Remember, super is your hard-earned money and you're in control. Start planning today.

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Social tile 2 - Lewis

Remember, super is your hard-earned money and you're in control. Start planning today.

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Social tile 3 - Trixie

Remember, it's your retirement, your way, start planning today

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Social tile 4 - Trixie

Remember, it's your retirement, your way, start planning today

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* Artwork by Bibi Barba