Who is Brighter Super?
Brighter Super is 100% member-owned, managing over $34 billion in funds under management (as at 1 January 2025) for over 280,000 members.
Being ‘right by your’ side means that we help you retire with confidence through the support and advice we offer from the first day you join us. Since 1965, we have grown through our foundation industries of local government, finance and energy to become a trusted superannuation provider that is open to all Australians.
Brighter Super is also the superannuation fund for the electrical industry and a trusted long-time partner of Master Electricians Australia (MEA), and proud to provide MEA members with access to high-quality superannuation products and services.
The Brighter advantage
As an MEA member, you can put the energy into your super with Brighter Super, joining thousands of energy workers who have already made the bright choice for their future.
As a Brighter Super member, you’ll benefit from:
- Energy industry employees who join Brighter Super may be eligible to receive a default level of Death, Total and Permanent Disability, and in some instances, Income Protection insurance.1
- Lower MySuper fees than many of Australia’s leading funds.2
- Online access to your account.
- On-site and workplace presence through toolbox and/or seminars at the employer’s discretion.
- Access to Super Health Checks at no additional cost.
- A dedicated Relationship Manager for MEA members.
Insurance cover in superannuation
Insurance cover in superannuation is important when it comes to protecting not only yourself and your employees against unforeseen health events.
Superannuation not only helps you save for retirement but can also include insurance cover to provide for you in times of illness or injury, or even to support your loved ones if you were to pass away.
Brighter Super’s insurance benefits are designed to protect you and your family financially against these unexpected events.
We offer flexible insurance for a wide range of financial and lifestyle needs.
Getting the right financial advice
At Brighter Super, we believe in ensuring our clients have money when they need it most. Our financial advisers can provide an honest assessment of your financial situation, help identify your goals and customise a plan that best suits you.
Whatever stage of life you’re at, it’s never too early or late to start planning for a better financial future with advice on:
- Managing your debt and cash flow.
- Tax effective investment strategies.
- Protecting your money against inflation and investment risk.
- Protecting your income and lifestyle in case life takes a turn for the worse.
- Transitioning to retirement.
- Accumulating enough money for your retirement.
- Maximising your income in retirement.
A Brighter Super financial adviser can also help keep you on the path to financial success, by providing you with the advice and support you need over the long term.
Talk to us
For help or further information, please speak to John Curtin, MEA’s dedicated Relationship Manager, on 0429 538 028 or contact Brighter Super on 1300 444 396.
Brighter resources
What is superannuation?
Essentially, super is your ticket to a more comfortable retirement. As you wind down your working hours or stop working completely, it provides you with money to turn those long-held dreams into reality.
Fees and costs
We are 100% member owned. We don’t have any shareholders which means we are a not-for-profit fund, and our members come first in everything we do.
Compare our Brighter returns
With our highly diversified investment strategy, Brighter Super has a proven record of ranking among Australia’s best funds when it comes to investment performance over the long term.3
Tools and calculators
- What age can I retire? calculator – this tool will help you work out where you are at today, where you may want to be tomorrow, and make the required adjustments to live the life you want.
- Retirement income calculator – get an idea of your future finances.
- Salary sacrifice calculator – crunch the numbers and see how salary sacrificing can work for you.
- Insurance needs calculator – see what type and level of cover suits you and how much this will cost.
Financial advice
No matter your age, income or financial goals, quality financial advice may help you increase your wealth, save on tax and secure the lifestyle you want.
Brighter news
Our articles cover the latest superannuation and fund updates, providing you with information that can help you create a better financial future.
Manage your super online
Enjoy easy, secure access to your account information with Member Online. Check your balance, manage your investments, review your occupational risk rating and much more.
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1 Subject to eligibility requirements, and terms and conditions. Please see the relevant Brighter Super Insurance Guide for more information.
2 Brighter Super analysis conducted for 31 January 2025 of SuperRatings SMART Portal fee data, accessed on 18 March 2025. Analysis compares the Total Fee, based on a $50,000 super balance, and considers SuperRatings SR50 MySuper Index. Average industry fund considers industry funds with no joining restrictions. For more information on the SuperRatings research methodology visit www.superratings.com.au.
3 Past performance is not an indication of future performance.
Brighter Super Trustee (ABN 94 085 088 484, AFS Licence No. 230511) (“Trustee”) as trustee for Brighter Super (ABN 23 053 121 564) (“Fund”). Brighter Super may refer to the Trustee or the Fund as the context may be. Brighter Super products are issued by the Trustee on behalf of the Fund. The information contained is up to date at the time of publishing. Some of the information may change following its release. Any questions can be referred to Brighter Super by calling 1800 444 396, or by emailing info@brightersuper.com.au
This email may contain general advice, which has been prepared without taking into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. As such, you should consider the appropriateness of the advice to your objectives, financial situation and needs before acting on the advice. You should also obtain and consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any decision to acquire any product or contribute additional amounts to your Brighter Super account. A Target Market Determination (TMD) is a document that outlines the target market a product has been designed for. Find the PDSs and TMDs at brightersuper.com.au/pds-and-guides