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Protecting Your Retirement: The Warning Signs of High-Risk Schemes

Following the collapse of the First Shield / Guardian schemes, Hostplus is urging members to familiarise themselves with the red flags to look out for when making decisions about your super. These include cold calling, pressure tactics, and exaggerated promises about high returns.

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Protecting Your Retirement: The Warning Signs of High-Risk Schemes

Following the collapse of the First Shield / Guardian schemes, Hostplus is urging members to familiarise themselves with the red flags to look out for when making decisions about your super. These include cold calling, pressure tactics, and exaggerated promises about high returns.

Read now

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Canstar: 2018 - 2015 Outstanding Value Superannuation

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We’re proud to have won Canstar’s Outstanding Value Super Award for the eighth year in a row. The award recognises our strong long-term performance, competitive fees and an array of product features. 

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Canstar: 2018 - 2015 Outstanding Value Superannuation

Hostplus Outstanding Value Super

8 years in a row

We’re proud to have won Canstar’s Outstanding Value Super Award for the eighth year in a row. The award recognises our strong long-term performance, competitive fees and an array of product features. 

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Retired and looking for more certainty over your returns?

Introducing CPIplus, a Pension investment option that aims to deliver a consistent and predetermined return above inflation each year.

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Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.

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CPI + 2.5%

Retired and looking for more certainty over your returns?

Introducing CPIplus, a Pension investment option that aims to deliver a consistent and predetermined return above inflation each year.

Learn more

Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.

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With offices in key locations across every state and territory we are where you need us when you need us.

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Mel Terzini

State Manager (Vic)
Melissa (Mel) Terzini is the Hostplus State Manager in Victoria. Mel has over 22 years’ experience in the superannuation industry working across employer relationships, member education, insurance and claims, and service centre management.  Prior to joining Hostplus, Mel spent 17 years working for Aware Super in various roles. Mel holds a Bachelor of Business in Commercial Law, a certificate in superannuation management and is RG146 compliant. Mel has a passion for leveraging employer and partner relationships to deliver exceptional experiences to members.
0437 591 645

Alison Eastway

State Manager (NSW & ACT, QLD Acting)
Alison is the Hostplus State Manager for NSW & ACT and has over 25 years’ experience in the superannuation industry with extensive knowledge on employer superannuation, relationship management and stakeholder engagement. Before Hostplus, Alison spent a number of years at Colonial First State and ANZ in relationship management roles. Her understanding of superannuation, insurance and financial planning is complemented by her Diploma of Financial Planning.
Alison is also the acting State Manager for QLD.
0405 129 012

Jo Jones (WA)

State Manager (WA)
Jo is the Hostplus State Manager for WA. She has 30+ years of experience in the financial services sector, having held roles across retail banking, financial advice, insurance, and corporate superannuation. A senior leader with experience in building high performing teams and with expertise in business development and stakeholder and relationship management, Jo has worked with organisations such as GESB, AustralianSuper and Mercer. Jo holds qualifications in Business Management (Ad. Dip Business Management), Finance (Cert 1V Finance & Mortgage Broking), Financial Advice (Ad. Dip Fin Services - Financial Planning) and is an experienced company director.
0424 133 469

Mark Elding

State Manager (SA)
Mark is the State Manager for South Australia having joined Hostplus in 2023. Mark has over 20 years’ experience in the Banking and Financial Services sector and has held a number of specialist and senior level positions with nab, Westpac, and ANZ in both Singapore and Australia. Mark holds an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services and is a Certified Financial Planner.
0476 666 970

Jordan Tuit

State Manager (NT)
Jordan is the Manager for the Northern Territory, having previously been employed with Statewide Super prior to the merger with Hostplus. Since 2006 Jordan has worked across South Australia and the Northern Territory within the Financial Services industry, most recently providing holistic retirement planning advice to Hostplus members.
0427 169 670

Paul French

State Manager (TAS)
His 30 years in the financial services industry, including 20 as a financial planner, have given him a wealth of knowledge across a wide range of business models. Most recently, Paul has worked as Advice Manager and an accountant. He prides himself on customer service for both employers and members, and his experience is a valuable resource for educating clients about superannuation.
0404 467 578

Victoria

Mel Terzini

State Manager (Vic)
Melissa (Mel) Terzini is the Hostplus State Manager in Victoria. Mel has over 22 years’ experience in the superannuation industry working across employer relationships, member education, insurance and claims, and service centre management.  Prior to joining Hostplus, Mel spent 17 years working for Aware Super in various roles. Mel holds a Bachelor of Business in Commercial Law, a certificate in superannuation management and is RG146 compliant. Mel has a passion for leveraging employer and partner relationships to deliver exceptional experiences to members.
0437 591 645

New South Wales

Alison Eastway

State Manager (NSW & ACT, QLD Acting)
Alison is the Hostplus State Manager for NSW & ACT and has over 25 years’ experience in the superannuation industry with extensive knowledge on employer superannuation, relationship management and stakeholder engagement. Before Hostplus, Alison spent a number of years at Colonial First State and ANZ in relationship management roles.
Alison is also the acting State Manager for QLD.
0405 129 012

Australian Capital Territory

Alison Eastway

State Manager (NSW & ACT, QLD Acting)
Alison is the Hostplus State Manager for NSW & ACT and has over 25 years’ experience in the superannuation industry with extensive knowledge on employer superannuation, relationship management and stakeholder engagement. Before Hostplus, Alison spent a number of years at Colonial First State and ANZ in relationship management roles. Her understanding of superannuation, insurance and financial planning is complemented by her Diploma of Financial Planning.
Alison is also the acting State Manager for QLD.
0405 129 012

Queensland

Alison Eastway

State Manager (NSW & ACT, QLD Acting)
Alison is the Hostplus State Manager for NSW & ACT and has over 25 years’ experience in the superannuation industry with extensive knowledge on employer superannuation, relationship management and stakeholder engagement. Before Hostplus, Alison spent a number of years at Colonial First State and ANZ in relationship management roles. Her understanding of superannuation, insurance and financial planning is complemented by her Diploma of Financial Planning.
Alison is also the acting State Manager for QLD.
0405 129 012

Western Australia

Jo Jones

State Manager (WA)
Jo is the Hostplus State Manager for WA. She has 30+ years of experience in the financial services sector, having held roles across retail banking, financial advice, insurance, and corporate superannuation. A senior leader with experience in building high performing teams and with expertise in business development and stakeholder and relationship management, Jo has worked with organisations such as GESB, AustralianSuper and Mercer. Jo holds qualifications in Business Management (Ad. Dip Business Management), Finance (Cert 1V Finance & Mortgage Broking), Financial Advice (Ad. Dip Fin Services - Financial Planning) and is an experienced company director.
0424 133 469

South Australia

Mark Elding

State Manager (SA)
Mark is the State Manager for South Australia having joined Hostplus in 2023. Mark has over 20 years’ experience in the Banking and Financial Services sector and has held a number of specialist and senior level positions with nab, Westpac, and ANZ in both Singapore and Australia. Mark holds an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services and is a Certified Financial Planner.
0476 666 970

Northern Territory

Jordan Tuit

State Manager (NT)
Jordan is the Manager for the Northern Territory, having previously been employed with Statewide Super prior to the merger with Hostplus. Since 2006 Jordan has worked across South Australia and the Northern Territory within the Financial Services industry, most recently providing holistic retirement planning advice to Hostplus members. She holds a Double Bachelor’s degree majoring in Finance and Management and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning.
0427 169 670

Tasmania

Paul French

State Manager (TAS)
His 30 years in the financial services industry, including 20 as a financial planner, have given him a wealth of knowledge across a wide range of business models. Most recently, Paul has worked as Advice Manager and an accountant. He prides himself on customer service for both employers and members, and his experience is a valuable resource for educating clients about superannuation. Paul recently completed a Master of Financial Planning, he holds a Diploma of Financial Advice and is a member of the Financial Planning Association of Australia.
0404 467 578

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Carson McNamara

Head of Business Growth

Carson has over 25 years of experience in financial services, including employer superannuation, financial advice and wealth management. At Hostplus, Carson and his team are responsible for establishing new employer default superannuation arrangements, supporting the fund’s continued growth and commitment to delivering strong retirement outcomes for members.

Prior to joining Hostplus, Carson held senior leadership roles at NGS Super and AustralianSuper, where he was responsible for driving strategic partnerships, adviser relationships and business development programs across the country.

Earlier in his career with National Australia Bank, he led corporate superannuation and financial planning teams, building a strong foundation in helping businesses and their employees achieve better financial futures.