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Member Update newsletter, October 2026
Brighter Super

Member Update newsletter, October 2026

Edition for Accumulation accounts

This spring is looking a little brighter, with even lower fees at Brighter Super from 1 October 2026. It’s a great time to check in on your super and the steps you can take towards your future.

In this edition, explore the advice and support available to help you make informed decisions, learn about our latest fee reductions, and read about our performance and achievements over the past quarter.

We’ve also received the Epic Retirement Tick for the second year running. Brighter Super is one of only eight super funds to earn the Tick for 2026/27, recognising the support we offer members as they prepare for and live in retirement.1

Support for your super decisions

Whether you’re building your super or planning for retirement, it can help to understand the support available and which option may be right for you.

Explore Brighter Super’s webinars and seminars, tools and calculators and financial advice services to find the support that best suits your needs and goals.

Your fund update from CEO Kate Farrar

Kate shares how we’re reducing costs, expanding investment choice and strengthening support.

Read about our recent investment performance, industry recognition, and looking ahead to next month’s Annual Members’ Meeting.

Read more

Brighter Super cuts fees for fourth year in a row

We have reduced fees for the fourth year in a row, with lower investment fees across most options from October 2026.

Our MySuper investment option is among the lowest-cost industry fund options in Australia.

See what’s changing

Two quick ways to stay on top of your super this month

Understand your comfort with investment risk

Try the Investment Risk Profiler

Cyber security – are your contact details up to date?

Log in to update your details

One smart move to get ahead

Explore the benefits of consolidating your super into one account

Find out more

In the Hammock podcast episode 3: What happens to your super at 60?

Turning 60 can open up new possibilities for your super and retirement, but knowing what to do next isn’t always straightforward.

Retirement advocate David Koch and Brighter Super’s Bec Harvey explain preservation age, conditions of release and the options that may become available, including a transition to retirement income stream and an account-based pension.

Watch or listen

  1. The Zenith CW Pty Ltd ABN 20 639 121 403 AFSL 226872/AFS Rep No. 1280401 (Chant West) Epic Retirement Tick issued is solely a statement of opinion and not a recommendation in relation to making any investment decisions. The Tick is current for 12 months and subject to change at any time without notice. Ticks from previous years are for historical purposes only. Liability is not accepted, whether direct or indirect, from use of the Tick. Full details on the Tick at chantwest.com.au/solutions/epic-retirement-tick.