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Seminars

Seminars covering all aspects of super and Super SA’s products are held in CBD, suburban, and regional locations.

Seminars are free and each one targets members at a different stage on their super journey.

	What seminars are available? Click on the seminar title for a description, list of topics covered and applicable schemes/age group. Sort-Grow-Know seminar Overview: This seminar is a super “one stop shop” set out in 3 easy steps. It takes you through super, explaining your options and how your scheme works, including the tax advantages of super and the various investment options available. Topics covered: Sort your super – rolling in , insurance, investment options and spouse accounts Grow your super – super tax advantages, salary sacrifice, government incentives Know your super – online and in person information, commission-free financial advice Duration: 60 minutes Suitable for: Triple S and Super SA Select members Early Access to Super (EATS) seminar Overview: Find out your super options once you reach your Commonwealth Government preservation age. This seminar explains why super is a tax-effective strategy – while you’re working and when you retire. You’ll find out how you can use your super to reduce your working hours as well as how to integrate salary sacrifice into an EATS arrangement to boost your super. Topics covered: Transition to retirement options from Commonwealth preservation age Reducing your hours while accessing your super with an income stream Tax advantages of salary sacrificing while using an income stream. Duration: 60 minutes Suitable for: Members approaching or over Commonwealth preservation age My Retirement seminar Overview: The seminar for you if you want to do some forward planning. It provides a broad understanding of what retirement entails as well as strategies to boost your balance. It is recommended that members attend this seminar prior to attending the Post Retirement Products seminar. Topics covered How much you will need to retire Your possible Centrelink entitlements Estate planning A financial planner also presents at this seminar discussing how you can get in the best financial shape for retirement. Duration: 120 minutes Suitable for: Members anywhere from five or 10 years away from retirement. Post Retirement Products seminar Overview: Put your super to work before and after you retire! This seminar explains how an income stream works and the differences between each of Super SA’s award-winning products, Super SA’s Income Stream and Flexible Rollover Product. Both products have received a “Gold” rating from independent researcher SuperRatings. In addition, the Income Stream received the “5 Apples” rating from financial research firm Chant West. Topics covered Discussion of each product’s features How income streams work Exiting the public service and insurance Duration: 90 minutes Suitable for: Members who have attended a “My Retirement” seminar or "Early Access to Super" seminar, members considering leaving the public sector, and current Super SA Income Stream investors who simply want a refresher. Targeted Voluntary Separation Package (TVSP) seminar Overview: If you are considering or have been offered a TVSP, there are a range of options available for your super entitlement, depending on your age. It is recommended that you attend this seminar soon after being offered a TVSP as it provides important information regarding this important decision. Topics covered: Preservation rules Post-retirement Products explained Free Member Services and your financial advice options Duration: 60 minutes Suitable for: Members offered a TVSP
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	Who presents the seminars? All of Super SA’s seminars are presented by the experienced, highly trained and qualified Member Education Team.
	Why should I go to a seminar? Super is explained in way that’s simple and makes sense. Get answers to your questions - and answers to questions you’ve never even considered Take action with your super then - staff are on hand to assist with forms.
	Where are the seminars held? Function centres, community centres Super SA Member Centre Lunch rooms, staff rooms Click here for venue maps and parking information.