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Why join Media Super

Media Super has supported members in print, media, entertainment, arts and related fields for over 30 years.

Formed from creative industries, everyone is welcome to join, no matter what work they do.

Backed by Cbus Super, an award-winning fund for those who help shape the nation, we share more than 70 years of combined knowledge.

Every decision aims to benefit members’ retirement outcomes. We invest in industries that matter, like Australian film and television, creating jobs and opportunities.

At Media Super, we help you grow your super from your first job to life after work.

Strong long-term returns

Our default investment option Growth (MySuper) has returned an average of 8.91%1 p.a. over the last 41 years.

See our investment returns

Maximising value

We're committed to keeping fees as low as possible to help maximise your retirement savings.

Understand fees and costs

Recovering unpaid super

If you think your super has been underpaid, you can take steps to check and recover what you’re owed.

Learn more about unpaid super

How does your super balance compare?

Use our calculator to see how much better off your super balance could have been with us, compared to the average retail super fund.

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Responsible investing is important to our approach

We believe companies that are well-governed and manage Material2 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks and opportunities in their operations and supply chains, such as those that impact employees, suppliers, customers, communities and the environment, will protect assets and grow our members’ retirement savings over the long term.

Disclaimers

1 Since inception on 1 July 1984 to 30 June 2025. The crediting rate is based on investment returns minus investment fees and costs, transaction costs and investment-related taxes and until 31 January 2020, the percentage-based administration fee. Excludes fees and costs that are deducted directly from members’ accounts. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Media Super merged with Cbus on 9 April 2022 and as a result, pre-existing Media Super investment options were closed and Media Super members were transferred to equivalent Media Super branded investment options under United Super Pty Ltd. The historical performance displayed prior to this date relates to Cbus investment options and does not incorporate the performance of Media Super. Media Super members received a Successor Fund Transfer Exit Statement prior to merging with Cbus, detailing the performance of their Media Super investment options. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

2 Material ESG risks and opportunities are those that are likely to affect business or investment performance.

Joining Media Super is easy

All you need is your contact details and your Tax File Number to get started.