Services
Through MEAA, members negotiate their wages and conditions and fight for the professional and policy issues that matter to us. And as part of the trade union movement, our partnership with the organisations listed below, all share our values in being solely focused in achieving best outcomes for our union members — more reasons to become a financial MEAA member.
Media Super
Media Super is the industry super fund dedicated to those working in the print, media, entertainment and arts sectors.
For over 30 years, we’ve been helping members build a more comfortable retirement. With the scale of Cbus Super behind us now, our members enjoy greater value and can access more services such as face-to-face support and front counters across five states.
Our number one goal is to deliver strong long-term investment returns and as an industry super fund, we return all profits to members and keep fees as low as possible. Media Super members can also access advice services and education sessions at no extra cost for topics including:
• Super Health Check,
• Retirement Planning,
• Investments in Super, and more.
We support the industries where our members work through targeted investment and partnerships, helping to create jobs and foster talent. And we’re proud to support MEAA and its members.
This information is about Media Super. It doesn’t account for your specific needs. Please consider your financial position, objectives and requirements before making financial decisions. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination to decide what’s right for you. Call 1800 640 886 or visit mediasuper.com.au
United Super Pty Ltd ABN 46 006 261 623 AFSL 233792 as Trustee for the Construction and Building Unions Superannuation Fund ABN 75 493 363 262 offering Media Super products (Media Super)
AustralianSuper
AustralianSuper is Australia’s largest super fund, managing more than $341 billion in assets on behalf of over 3.4 million members as at June 30, 2024.
It’s our goal to help members reach their best possible financial position in retirement. Here’s how:
• We’re run only for members — we don’t pay profits or dividends to shareholders, so the money we make goes back into the fund.
• We provide access to education and advice options* to help members create the future they want.
Visit australiansuper.com for more information on how AustralianSuper helps its members achieve their best possible retirement.
Where can I find more information
AustralianSuper offer a range of free education sessions, webinars and online tools to learn more visit australiansuper.com.
Read the PDS and TMD at australiansuper.com
* Personal financial product advice is provided under the Australian Financial Services Licence held by a third party and not by AustralianSuper Pty Ltd. Fees may apply.
Sponsored by AustralianSuper Pty Ltd, ABN 94 006 457 987, AFSL 233788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898.
Member Advantage
Member Advantage provides you and your family with access to exclusive discounts on a range of quality lifestyle, leisure and financial services all year round. Read more here.
The new Member Advantage website has been re-designed to offer the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality while allowing you to see the full benefits range on offer.
Simply click on the link to go straight through to the benefits website. Start enjoying your benefits now and don’t forget to bookmark it to your favourites!
Journey Protection Insurance
All financial MEAA members are now protected from financial hardship if they are injured while travelling to and from work. Workers Compensation no longer provides workers with this type of cover in all states, which makes MEAA’s Journey Protection Insurance an essential. This valuable insurance is provided to MEAA members as part of their membership fees.
For freelance journalists, musicians, actors and crew who work unusual hours in varied locations this type of cover will be particularly beneficial.
Some of the benefits include weekly benefits for injury resulting temporary total disablement, and temporary partial disablement; up to $1000 personal vehicle excess waiver and up to $500 for any cumulative loss of no claim allowance.
Download the insurance package here, including the PDS and claim form.
Copyright Agency
Copyright Agency provides simple ways for people to reproduce, share words, images and other creative content, in return for fair payment. In doing so, it connects the creators, owners and users of copyright material.
Copyright Agency represents creators – including journalists – and publishers as their non-exclusive agent to license the copying of their works to Government, educational institutions, businesses and non-profit organisations.
Copyright Agency recognises that journalists have unique
copyright requirements, and works hard to meet these needs.
Copyright Agency welcomes members of the Media Alliance.
Joining Copyright Agency is free. Find out more at: www.copyright.com.au or toll free 1800 066 844.
Member Benefits
As a union member, you can take advantage of the collective buying power of more than 1.8 million members to get big discounts from a great range of companies.
Access an even greater range of benefits by registering for our new secure Member Benefits website. By registering your details below you will be amongst the first to get access a great range of offers available free to any union member.
Union Member Benefits include:
Discounted digital and physical movie vouchers
Discounted digital gift cards
Discounted accommodation bookings
Discounted Tyres, Car Hire and wine
Banking – great Mates Rates from ME
Convenient smartphone App
To find our more visit: australianunions.org.au or phone 1300 486 466
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers (ACT, NSW, VIC)
MEAA and Maurice Blackburn have a proud history of fighting for fair outcomes for MEAA members.
Your MEAA membership guarantees you the best legal advice with specialist knowledge of the industry, we can help you with matters relating to workers’ compensation, road accident injuries, asbestos diseases, medical negligence, will disputes and superannuation and insurance claims.
We provide a valuable range of benefits to MEAA members including a free first consultation, services provided on a no win-no fee basis (*conditions apply) and a free standard will for you and your spouse.
To order your free will kit and/or learn more about your entitlements call Maurice Blackburn today on 1800 810 812.
Johnston Withers Lawyers (SA)
We’re Johnston Withers, a law and conveyancing firm in seven locations across South Australia.
For over 75 years, we’ve protected the interests and rights of South Australian families, individuals and communities.
Whether you need compassionate family law advice, a watertight will, fair compensation for an injury, an experienced conveyancer or general legal services, we’re here to listen, advise and support you.
We offer MEAA members the following discounted services:
• 10% reduction in fees in conveyancing
• $150 discount on our singles estate planning bundle (will, power of attorney and advance care directive)
• $200 discount on our couples estate planning bundle (will, power of attorney and advance care directive)
• Free initial consultation on all personal injury, family and criminal law matters
• No win no fee on personal injury cases (conditions apply)
To find our more visit johnstonwithers.com.au or call (08) 8231 1110.
Insurance
Members can now access ISinsured, via the Australian Unions Member Benefits website, for a range of insurance needs. ISinsured delivers good-value, dependable insurance solutions that you can count on. ISinsured products include home and contents, car, investment property and landlord insurance. Please refer to the Product Disclosure Statement available from the ISinsured website for full details of the coverage available and the restrictions and limitations that apply under the policies.
For all your other general insurance needs, including travel insurance with a 35% discount, commercial insurance and professional indemnity insurance, please contact IFS Insurance Solutions on 1300 768 118 (local call cost) or visit ifsinsurance.com.au
