Learn about your retirement options

Retirement is different for everyone and there are a lot of decisions that need to be made, but rest assured we are here to help you each step of the way with information, products and services.

Whether you want to learn more about how to access your money, have questions about what Centrelink help you may be entitled to, or want to know how to make your money last, this page is the perfect starting point for your retirement journey.

Try one of our retirement seminars and webinars

The more you understand how super works, the better prepared you'll be for retirement.

Our retirement planning seminar and webinars can help you plan the retirement you deserve – at no cost to you.

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Discuss your retirement plans with an expert

Our Retirement Options Service (ROS) offers one on one meetings with experienced consultants who understand our unique schemes and can help you feel more confident making plans for your retirement.

During the session, they will answer questions about your GESB super scheme, provide information and general advice on things such as transition to retirement strategies, Centrelink entitlements, retirement income streams and how they work, and help you with any associated paperwork.

Learn more or book an appointment

Rainmaker AAA Quality Rating 2024 – GESB Super and Retirement Income Allocated Pension

Open an RI Allocated Pension

We’ve looked after your super and we can take care of your retirement income too. Our RI Allocated Pension has achieved a Rainmaker AAA Quality Rating for it’s quality and outstanding results. With an RI Allocated Pension, you can:

  • Convert your super into a regular income stream
  • Get paid monthly, quarterly or annually into your nominated bank account
  • Make lump-sum withdrawals of $1,000 or more at any time
  • Invest your account balance in a choice of investment options to generate tax-free returns
  • Use Member Online to manage your account online

Find out more

What our members have to say about our Retirement Options Service

Michelle

Age: 65
Account: West State Super and Transition to Retirement Pension

Thinking about how or if she’ll be able to retire was a frightening thought for Michelle before her ROS appointment.

“I was terrified I wouldn’t be able to retire. Many of my work colleagues, particularly women, felt like they couldn’t afford to retire.”  

Michelle booked into a seminar to get a better understanding of her options. She found the session helpful, but not all the information applied to her situation. At the end of the seminar, she heard about ROS and decided this might be a better fit. Meeting with her ROS consultant, Robin, helped Michelle realise she had the power to make big changes at work.

“Because of what I gained from my meeting with Robin, I have decided I can go part time at work. And if I don’t enjoy that, I can give four weeks’ notice and walk away from my job completely. It’s reduced my stress levels incredibly.”

“My ROS appointment has empowered me to have control over my life. I have control over when I stop working now and I didn’t have that before.”

Please note: these are real member stories. Names, images and some information has been changed for privacy purposes. These interviews were conducted by a third-party researcher to maintain objectivity.

Explore our website

Our website has a wealth of information to help answer your questions and learn more about retirement.

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Page last updated 24 November 2025

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