This form is for individuals wishing to join Equip Super. Please read the PDS before joining and if you need help, call our Service Centre on 1800 682 626.
While not compulsory, it’s a good idea to give us your tax file number (TFN) when you join, because:
Please click on the below 'Providing your Tax File Number to Equip Super' for more information on the law that authorises us to collect your TFN
Don’t have your TFN handy right now? You can skip this step by clicking ‘continue’ and provide it to us later.
In line with the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, and various taxation acts, the Trustee of Equip Super is authorised to ask for your tax file number. The Trustee will only use your tax file number for lawful purposes. These purposes may change in the future if there are changes to legislation. The Trustee may pass your tax file number to any other super fund or account to which your super is transferred in the future unless you request in writing that this not be done.
By providing your tax file number:
Choosing not to provide your tax file number is not an offence. However, if you don’t provide your tax file number, now or later:
For now, we’ll invest your balance in our default MySuper investment option, which invests in a mix of growth assets such as shares and property, and defensive assets such as fixed interest and cash.
We also offer a range of different investment options to suit different risk appetites. Once your account is set up, you’ll be able to change how your money is invested at any time by logging in to our secure online member portal – Member Online.
Read our guide on How we invest your money to find out more about our investment options.
When you join Equip Super directly as a personal member, a basic level of default insurance cover is not automatically provided.
If you’d like death, total and permanent disablement (TPD) or income protection (IP) cover you’ll need to apply for it once your account has been established. You can do this once you have been provided your login credentials by:
You may also be eligible to transfer any existing death, TPD or IP cover from another super fund or insurer into Equip Super. For more information, refer to the Transfer your insurance cover to Equip Super form on our website or contact us for a copy.
Please take a moment to read and acknowledge the statements below before we open your new account.
I understand I’ll be bound by the provisions of the Trust Deed and Rules which govern the operation of Equip Super.
In giving the responses I’ve provided in this form, I acknowledge that I’ve read and understood the following documents:
I am not applying for, intending to apply for and have not been paid a TPD or terminal illness benefit from any Australian superannuation fund or life insurance policy, otherwise I am not eligible for any cover.
I understand by providing Equip Super with my email and/or mobile number, the Trustee is able to provide information such as annual reports, member statements, exit statements and notices of any material changes or occurrence of significant events electronically, rather than in paper form. I understand if I prefer to receive notification by post, I can change my preferences in my account online or by contacting Equip Super.
Here’s a summary of the information you’ve given us. We’ll also send you an email confirming your account details.
Your receipt number
Name
Address
Postal Address
Gender
Mobile
Email
Other phone number
Date of birth
Investment options
We’ll invest your super contributions in the default MySuper option. After you receive your welcome email, you can update your investments at any time.
See our How we invest your money guide to find out more about the investment options we offer.
It looks like you might already have an account with Equip Super
please check your emails for a welcome email.
if you haven't received anything from us within 2 business days then please give us a call on 1800 682 626
