Retirement
Retirement Learning Centre
Visit our learning centre and read articles to help you understand more about super and getting retirement ready including:- information on our Retirement Bonus
- accessing your super when you’ve retired
- the minimum you can take out of super each year (pension drawdown rates)
- making downsizer contributions after selling your home
Rest Retirement Guide
Looking to get retirement ready? We’ve made it easy for you. Our Retirement Guide is packed with useful
resources, tools, and expert tips - no matter where you are on your retirement journey.
Read the guide
What is a transition to retirement account?
(And how to set one up)
Aged 60 or over and want to boost your super or reduce your work hours without affecting your take home
pay?
You have the option to transition into retirement
Read more
What is an account based pension?
(And how to set one up)
Read our article to learn more about the account based pension, its benefits and risks, and how to set one
up
Read more
Member Seminars
Attend one of our online or in-person seminars to learn more about retirement
Learn more
Retirement Planning Checklist
Three steps to get your retirement planning underway
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Planning your retirement budget
Tips and tools to start planning your budget for retirement and other things to keep in mind.
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Our handy calculator will help you work out how much you’ll need to fund your retirement lifestyle
Retirement Health Check
If you’re a Rest member, log in to check how your super is tracking for retirement with our handy Retirement Health check
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Nominate a beneficiary
Need to plan where your super will go after you pass? Read more on the different types of beneficiaries and how to nominate a beneficiary.
- Non-binding beneficiaries can be made in the Rest App or on MemberAccess.
- Binding beneficiaries can be made by downloading the relevant form.
Manage my pension
Managing your pension account online is easy. You can update your account details, choose certain beneficiaries, withdraw a lump sum (not available for Transition to Retirement) and review your investment strategy - all online.
Learn more
Nominate a beneficiary
(Rest Pension)
When you apply for a Rest Pension, you are asked to indicate who will receive your pension after you pass?There are three types of beneficiary nominations in Rest Pension: Binding, Non-binding, and Reversionary. Read more on how to nominate a beneficiary for Rest Pension.
- Non-binding beneficiaries can be made in the Rest App or on MemberAccess.
- Binding beneficiaries can be made by downloading and completing the Pension - Beneficiary Nomination Form.
- A Reversionary beneficiary can be made at the time of applying for a Rest Pension.
Withdrawal form
Ready to withdraw your super? Use our withdrawal form. To make a full or partial withdrawal from your Rest Super Account, complete an online withdrawal form within MemberAccess:
- Login to MemberAccess
- Click on Your Account in the top menu then on Benefit quote
- Click on ‘complete this online form’ to begin
Planning for retirement
Retirement planning checklist
Here are three steps to get your retirement planning underway right now.
Planning for retirement
Making the most of super in your 50s
When you’re in your 50s, retirement really may not be so far away anymore! Here are five things you can do for your super now that might help you.
Planning for retirement
Top questions to ask a financial adviser
Expert financial advice may help you start your retirement planning journey with confidence.