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.
Learn more: What is superHow to find your super
If you've had a job, you probably got paid super. Here's how to find it.
Learn more: Find lost superWhat to check about your super
Five easy things to check, to keep your super working for you.
Learn more: How to check your superPlanning for finishing work
Age Pension and government benefits
What to know about the Age Pension and other government payments.
Learn more: Age pension and government benefitsSuper and the Age Pension
Information about how super and the Age Pension may work together.
Learn more: Super and age pensionWhere to get help if you can't verify your identity
Ways to tell your super fund who you are.
Learn more: how to proof your identityAccessing super
When you can use your super
Learn when you can use your super for your retirement.
Learn more: Getting your superAccessing your super before you retire
Super is for retirement - but sometimes you might not have to wait.
Learn more: access your super earlyManaging large sums of money
Things to consider when it comes to handling larger amounts of money.
Learn more: Managing large sums of moneyClaiming super during sorry business
If someone close to you has passed away, you might be able to claim a super death benefit.
Learn more: Claiming a super death benefitResources to read, view, download or print
Super and us mob
A First Nations guide to understanding superannuation.
Download PDF: Super and us mobSuperannuation fact sheet
Key information about super, explained simply.
Download PDF: Superannuation fact sheetSuperannuation planning checklist
A practical checklist to help you understand your super and get ready for retirement, step by step.
Download checklist: Superannuation planning checklistRetirement planning checklist
A simple checklist to help you think through your retirement goals and what to do next.
Download checklist: Retirement planning checklistCase 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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Case study - social: Lewis
A 30-second version of Lewis telling his story, for use on social media.
Watch/download video: LewisCase study - social: Trixie
A 30-second version of Trixie telling her story, for use on social media.
Watch/download video: TrixieSocial 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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Stakeholder kit
Information, tools and resources for stakeholders to share with those in their network to support retirement planning.
Download PDF: FN Stakeholder kit* Artwork by Bibi Barba