Planning for retirement
Planning to retire has practical steps and emotional impacts. Making a retirement plan can help you manage your finances and your wellbeing as your life and priorities change.
At GESB, we've been helping current and former public sector employees with their super for over 85 years - so you know your retirement is in safe hands.
Simple steps to a better retirement
The small steps you take now can have a big impact on your lifestyle in retirement and your piece of mind. Our information and resources are designed to help you bring your retirement plan into focus.
Calculate how much super you could have
Calculate your superWork out how much super you could have when you retire and how long your savings may last. Having an estimate can help you narrow down your options.
Access your super while still working
Transition to retirementAs you get closer to retirement, you may be able to set up a pension from your super so you can cut down your work hours without affecting your income.
How to grow your retirement savings
Grow your savingsWhether you’re 15 years away from retirement or five, you can take some simple steps that could make a big difference to your balance when you stop working.
Retirement tips
Here are our top tips to help your money go further in retirement, so you can enjoy your ideal lifestyle.
Questions about retirement
Here are answers to common questions about retirement planning – such as when you can get your super, how much you might need and how we can help.
Can you get the Age Pension?
Can you get the Age Pension?You could still be eligible for the Age Pension, even if you have income from other sources in retirement, like your super.
We're here to help
Explore our calculators
Our tools can help you grow your super, plan for retirement and work out when you can access your super.
Join a webinar or seminar
Learn in bite-sized online webinars or longer in-person seminars to help you understand super, retirement and more.
Speak to an expert
Our Retirement Options Service is a one-on-one meeting with an experienced consultant who can discuss your retirement options.
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