Phone 1800 444 396
Web brightersuper.com.au
Email info@brightersuper.com.au
Post GPO Box 264, Brisbane QLD 4001


Supporting Queensland's energy workers for over 40 years

Brighter Super is the not-for-profit industry fund that offers competitive fees, tailored insurance and personal service to suit the needs of energy workers

Thousands of energy workers are taking advantage of our low fees, strong performance and personalised service.

Why energy workers choose Brighter Super

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Our flexible insurance is for energy workers like you

Brighter Super offers default income protection cover* tailored for those working in the energy and electrical industry with an impressive 98%1 claims approval rate.

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Brighter Super is right by its members side in service

Over 40 dedicated superannuation specialists servicing members at work and in their homes across Queensland.

Our fees are some of the lowest in Australia

Brighter Super’s MySuper investment option is one of the top three lowest fee MySuper products offered by industry funds in Australia2.


How is your money invested?

Brighter Super has invested over $1 billion into Queensland, spanning across transport, agriculture, tourism, retail and industrial sectors.


Queensland's top performing industry fund

Brighter Super’s MySuper option has delivered a return of 10.40% for the 12-months to 31 December 20233.


Our energy industry partners

We have strong partnerships with MEA, The Services Union, Mates in Energy, Electrogroup, PEER and NECA, among others.


Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to make a choice with my super fund?

    No, you don’t need to do anything.

    - Are there any implications if I do choose another fund?


    Yes there might be. Everyone’s circumstances are different so before you make any decisions, it would be a good idea to talk to one of our team about the potential impacts e.g. whether your insurance (if applicable) will be impacted.

    
- Are there any implications if I do choose another fund?
Yes there might be. Everyone’s circumstances are different so before you make any decisions, it would be a good idea to talk to one of our team about the potential impacts e.g. whether your insurance (if applicable) will be impacted.
  • How do I choose the right super fund?

    Choosing a super fund is an important decision for your future, but it does not need to be a complex one.
Moneysmart.gov.au is a Federal Government website that provides a tool to compare and choose super funds.
  • How do I book a Super Health Check?

    A Super Health Check is a 30-minute appointment with one of our superannuation specialists, at no additional cost via phone, video call or in person. Find your local Super Health Check specialist here

    - How do I book an appointment with one of your financial advisors?


    There are some great benefits of chatting to an advisor. Here is a link to some information about the types of advice we offer and an explanation about the benefits and costs
To book an advice appointment, complete our online form, email us on advice@brightersuper.com.au
or call us on 1800 444 396.

  • How do I join Brighter Super?

    If you would like to join Brighter Super, simply complete the Pay my super form to have your super contributions paid to Brighter Super.

SuperRatings Platinum ratings 2023

For the 15th year in a row, SuperRatings has awarded Platinum ratings (highest possible) to Brighter Super for its Accumulation (MyChoice) and Pension categories

Best-Value MySuper Product 2023

Brighter Super was judged to be Money magazine's Best-Value MySuper Product 2023 at its Best of the Best awards

Best-Value Income Protection in Super for Men 2023

Brighter Super's tailored cover for those working in the energy and electrical industry was judged to be Money magazine's Best-Value Income Protection in Super for Men 2023 at its Best of the Best Awards

 

* Subject to the legislation which requires that the member is aged 25 or older and has an account balance of at least $6,000. Some members may only be eligible to receive limited automatic, default cover which excludes cover for claims arising directly or indirectly from pre-existing conditions. This will generally apply to members not At Work when default cover commences or if joining as Public Offer member. Please refer to the Insurance Guide and the Product Disclosure Statement for more details on Limited Cover, including exclusions to cover.

198% of Energy Industry Income Protection claims approved in 12 months, from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. Consider the TMD and PDS before deciding at brightersuper.com.au/pds. All claims are assessed on an individual basis under the terms and conditions of the policy applicable to the claim.


2Brighter Super’s MySuper investment option is among the three lowest fee MySuper products offered by industry superannuation funds in Australia, based on Brighter Super analysis of SuperRatings data. This is based on comparing the cost-of-product and cost-to-member, on a balance of $50,000. Comparison considers SuperRatings rated options only. Data is accurate as of 1 January 2024 and is subject to change. For more information on the SuperRatings research methodology visit www.superratings.com.au. Awards and ratings are only one factor to be taken into account when deciding whether to invest.

3SuperRatings Fund Crediting Rate Survey – December, 2023. Based on SR50 MySuper Index returns, 12-months to 31 December 2023. Refer to superratings.com.au for further information about these results, including how it calculates investment returns. The information is current as at the date of the SuperRatings Survey. Investment returns are only one factor to be considered when deciding whether to invest. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Investment returns are not guaranteed.