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In fact, many of our members and employer partners operate in a wide-ranging number of industries and jobs, including large corporations, national companies, small to medium enterprises, self-employed and sole traders. Many of these employers and members have chosen Hostplus as their preferred superannuation fund and partner for a myriad of reasons, including our strong governance, long-term investment performance, multi- awarded products and innovation and great service. Our diversity is today as great a strength and advantage as our traditional sector and focus has been for over 30 years. This diversity and strength in numbers positions Hostplus well to navigate the current circumstances. We’re here for you We are, literally, all in this together. And we will continue to support our members, our employer partners, our stakeholders and our community, in and through this challenging period. We regularly update our website with the latest information on COVID-19 and what it means for your super. I encourage you to regularly visit our website for information on market updates, government initiatives, insurance and more at hostplus.com.au/COVID19 Please stay safe and take care.
can access financial counselling services or use some simple tools to help assess, understand and plan for their personal situation. The following resources may prove helpful: • Centrelink eligibility for certain income support payments has been temporarily widened and a new time-limited Coronavirus supplement payment introduced, with many people including students eligible for an additional $550 per fortnight. Apply at myGov today or visit Services Australia to learn more about entitlements. • The National Debt Helpline provides a wide range of information about ways to manage debt and offers a free financial counselling service. • Moneysmart, this government resource can help members understand and manage their finances via range of tools including easy budget trackers. The importance and benefits of our diversity Hostplus is proud to represent more than 1.3 million members and over 200,000 employers. And as the national Industry SuperFund for hospitality, tourism, recreation and sport, our heritage is proudly focused on our core sectors. But, importantly, Hostplus is also a significantly well diversified and differentiated fund in terms of the much broader industries, sectors, trades and businesses that collectively represent its employer partners and membership.
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