Planning, spending and living well
Thinking about retirement? Join our signature virtual event, designed to help you confidently transition from saving to spending and living well in retirement. Whether you’re just starting to plan, already on your way or already retired, this event offers practical guidance, expert insights, and interactive tools tailored for every stage of your retirement journey.
What to expect
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Show Transcript
Are you thinking about retirement?
For most people it's not as simple as stopping work.
It's a big shift, financially, emotionally and in how you see your days ahead.
We're inviting you to attend our signature 2026 Virtual Retirement event, an online experience designed to help you transition from saving to spending and living well in retirement.
Expect inspiring guest speakers, a variety of breakout sessions to suit your stage of planning, Q&A with financial and investment experts, and interactive tools and calculators to help you plan with confidence.
Because retirement isn't just about what you're leaving behind...
it's about what you're stepping into.
Join us at our 2026 Virtual Retirement event.
Register now.
Event Agenda
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From dreaming to doing
Host and Education Manager Peter Treseder welcomes you to the 2026 Virtual Retirement event and let’s you know what to expect for the afternoon. -
Breakout sessions (planning and saving)
Choose one from the following topics:
Retirement Planning Essentials
This session is designed for members who are at the start of their retirement planning journey, or who want a clear understanding of the basics. Education Manager Kim Heironymus will walk through the essentials of retirement planning including:
- Retirement milestones
- The key building blocks of funding your retirement
- Calculating how much you might need in retirement
- Using our super projection calculator
Ways to boost your super
This session is designed for members who have already started thinking about retirement, and want to understand ways to maximise and boost their super in the lead up to retirement. Education Manager Andrew Hambling will explore:
- Practical tips to help grow your super balance over time
- Making the most of contributions and other opportunities
- Common considerations as retirement gets closer
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Q&A #1 - Our experts answer your questions
Host Peter Treseder is joined by Sam Weaner (Manager, Investment Communications) and Kris Tiberi (Financial Planner) as they answer your questions about planning and retirement. -
Breakout sessions (income in retirement)
Choose one of the following topics:
How to Pay Yourself in Retirement
This session is for those who aren’t sure where their income in retirement will come from. Education Manager Yen Du will help you understand:
- How retirement income works
- How people commonly structure it, and
- How to create an approach that feels comfortable and sustainable for you
Easing into retirement – Understanding Transition To Retirement
This session is for those that may want to dip their toes into retirement, or ease out of the workforce slowly. Education Manager Warwick Clout explores:
- What is a transition to retirement strategy
- The benefits of having a transition to retirement strategy
- How a TTR Income account works
- Eligibility criteria
What to consider as a self-funded retiree
This session is for those who expect to fund their retirement without the help of the Government Age Pension. Join Education Manager Andrew Hambling and Financial Planner Mark Vincent as they explore
- Making your money last
- Investment considerations and how to manage risk
- Caps, limits and other rules
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Beyond the numbers – How to live well in retirement
Retirement isn’t just a financial change, it’s an emotional one too. Join Mia Northtrop our Voice of Customer Engagement Lead as she answers commonly asked questions on how you can prepare for the emotional transition from work to retirement.
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Practical tips & FAQs: Government benefits & support
We are joined by Sal Truscello Program Lead at Services Australia. We’ll unpack common Government Age Pension questions and misconceptions to help you understand how The Government Age Pension may fit alongside super and work decisions over time. -
Breakout sessions (Estate planning)
Choose one of the following topics:
Q&A with an estate planning lawyer
Join estate planning expert, Ann Janssen who has over 20 years of experience in estate planning law. We’ll explore some of the practical questions members often have - from planning for incapacity, to avoiding common mistakes, and making things simpler for the people you leave behind.
Who inherits your super? Superannuation & estate planning
In this session, Education Manager Yen Du takes a closer look at who can inherit your super, the potential tax implications, including the role of death benefit nominations and some of the common issues we see when these aren’t reviewed regularly.
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Q&A #2 - Our experts answer your questions
Host Peter Treseder is joined by Sam Weaner (Manager, Investment Communications) and Kris Tiberi (Financial Planner) as they answer your questions about retirement income and estate planning.
Event speakers
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Peter Treseder - Education ManagerOur event host Peter has over 44 years of experience in the superannuation industry, the last 27 have been with AustralianSuper. For most of his career Peter has focussed on the design and implementation of superannuation education programs to help people engage with their super, so that they can enjoy a better retirement. |
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Ann Janssen - Founder of Estate First LawyersAnn is one of only thirty-eight Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialists in Succession law and is a registered Trust and Estate Practitioner with the international organisation STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).Ann has a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from the University of Queensland. She also graduated with a Master of Business Administration in 2004, taking out the Graduate School of Management prize for best MBA of the year. Ann has been recognised by the legal industry in both Doyle’s Guide and Best Lawyers in the field of Trust and Estates. |
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Sal Truscello - Program Lead Services AustraliaSal has more than 23 years of experience at Services Australia (Centrelink), supporting the community through frontline customer service roles. He is currently Program Manager for Western Australia’s Financial Information Service and My Aged Care Service, helping people understand financial matters and navigate the aged care system. |
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Mia Northrop - Voice of Customer Engagement LeadMia Northrop is a seasoned insights and research leader with over 20 years of experience in market research, Voice of Customer and design research.Mia is co-author of Life Admin Hacks (Harper Collins, 2022), where she also shares her expertise to help people streamline the way they manage life admin - the homework of adult life. |
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Sam Weaner – Manager, Investment CommunicationsSam is responsible for providing education on the strategy and performance of AustralianSuper’s PreMixed and DIY Mix investment options. He joined AustralianSuper in September 2019.Sam has over 25 years’ experience in the managed funds industry in roles focused on investment education, client relationship management and portfolio implementation. Sam is a CFA charterholder and has a Master of Applied Finance from Melbourne University. |
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Kris Tiberi – Financial PlannerKris supports members through all stages of retirement planning — from pre retirement strategy and income planning to understanding how superannuation fits into life after work. He is known for translating complex financial concepts into clear, straightforward advice that empowers clients to make confident decisions.Kris holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) from Deakin University. |
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Mark Vincent – Financial PlannerMark has been providing holistic financial advice for almost 20 years and has developed a deep understanding of the challenges that preparing for retirement can bring.He is passionate about helping members meet their financial goals such as mapping out a clear path toward retirement, having an appropriate investment strategy and making their super work harder for them. Mark holds a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning and is a member of the FAAA. |