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About us
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Why choose Aware Super
Aware Super is one of Australia’s largest and top-performing[P1] profit-for-members super funds. With more than A$200 billion[M1] in funds under management,our focus is to achieve the strongest possible risk-adjusted returns for our 1.2+ million members.[M4]
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Active investment management
As a leading global pension fund and asset owner, we typically take an active management approach across alternative assets, including infrastructure, property and private equity, plus allocations to liquid markets.
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Global headquarters
We’re based in Australia, with key offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. In 2023, we opened our first international office in London, UK.
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Our journey

Today, we’re one of Australia’s largest profit-for-member superannuation funds.
 
We have a 30+ year history dating back to 1992, helping New South Wales public sector employees and their families with their superannuation and retirement needs.

 How we started
In 2006, we opened our doors to all Australians, providing low-maintenance super with competitive fees.
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Merging with Health Super
In 2011, we merged with Health Super to create one of Australia’s largest super funds. We currently manage over $240 billion[M1] for our 1.2+ million members[M4].
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Security and benefits
Our size allows us to offer security and benefits through competitive fees, value-for-money insurance rates, and financial advice – all to fit with our philosophy of putting members first.
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Meet our investment team
Our team of 150+ investment professionals focuses on finding investments that provide the best returns for our members.
Learn more about our investment leaders
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Where to next?

Responsible Ownership
Learn more on how we integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into our investment strategy.
Read more about Responsible Ownership
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What we invest in
We invest in a diverse range of assets. See how we’re investing in infrastructure, private equity and property.
See what we invest in
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Here if you need us
Our team can help explain the ins and outs of Aware Super, or for any general questions, we’re here to help. 
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[M1] Aware Super internal data as of 30th June 2026.

[M4] Aware Super internal data as at 30 June 2026. This excludes Investment Funds clients.

[P1] Aware Super's High Growth option return over 10 years to 30 June 2026. SuperRatings Fund Crediting Rate Survey, June 2026. Based on the SR Growth (77-90) Index. Returns are after tax and investment management expenses but before the deduction of administration fees. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance.