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Staying resilient in tough times
6 August 2020
If you need support, or know someone who might need help, TWUSUPER has partnered with TAL and Assure Programs to bring you resources to help with:
- self care
- staying resilient
- recognising the signs of self-harm
2020: Financial year in review
3 August 2020
When investors look back on the financial year ending 30 June 2020, they will surely agree it was a tough year. Edward Smith, Chief Investment Officer at TWUSUPER, provides an overview of the 2019/20 financial year.
COVID-19: Your super and available assistance
Last updated: 6 August 2020
We are aware that many members will be affected by COVID-19 in the coming weeks and months and that, for some, the pandemic will mean a loss of income and financial hardship. TWUSUPER will keep you updated about the details about COVID-19 and your super.
Early release extension for COVID-19
24 July 2020
The deadline for COVID-19 early release applications has been extended from 24 September 2020 until 31 December 2020. For more information about COVID-19 and your super, see our resource.
COVID-19 and available assistance
COVID-19 and your insurance
23 July 2020
Most TWUSUPER members have death and total and permanent disablement (TPD) insurance cover included with their super. If you have insurance cover on your account, there are some important things you need to remember at this time.
Find out more about end-of-cover conditions and how Income Protection cover may be affected if you're not working.
Market volatility and COVID-19
20 July 2020
We are aware that members may be concerned about the impact the coronavirus virus (COVID-19) is having on the Australian and overseas sharemarkets. Here is a summary of what we know so far.
Resumption of workplace visits
19 June 2020
Your TWUSUPER Account Managers have enjoyed working with you to overcome the issues we’ve encountered as a result of the social distancing rules.
As the restrictions ease, we look forward to continuing to offer the remote access services we now have in place as and when you want them. But sometimes it’s easier to meet face to face – whether that’s to go over employer super guarantee processes or offering onsite financial education sessions for your employees.
Insurance in super reforms
6 May 2020
The Government's insurance in super reform began on 1 July 2019 with Protecting Your Super (PYS) legislation, and continued with Putting Members' Interests First (PMIF) legislation effective 1 April 2020.
Pandemic exclusion removed from Insurance Policy
27 April 2020
As a result of TWUSUPER's discussions with TAL on behalf of our members, the insurer has removed the pandemic exclusion from the Fund’s Insurance Policy.
This means new and existing members who have insurance with TWUSUPER are, and will continue to be, covered for pandemics - including COVID-19.
Find out more about insurance with TWUSUPER in our dedicated online resource.
Driver Exchange Program - Western Australia
23 April 2020
The Freight and Logistics Council of WA Inc. and the Western Roads Federation, with the support of Main Roads Western Australia, have launched a Driver Exchange Program.
Helping you keep Australia moving
7 April 2020
COVID-19 has affected every industry in Australia - including transport. At this time, we're working with our employer and industry partners to let you know when they're hiring.
Labourforce is hiring
27 March 2020
Labourforce is looking for any Heavy Rigid, Heavy Combined, and Multi-Combined Drivers around Australia.