Podcast: First Home Super Saver (FHSS) scheme

ESSSuper - 01 Oct 2024

In this episode of “Exploring Super”, we focus on the First Home Super Saver (FHSS) scheme and how it works.

We discuss how tax works through the scheme, along with eligibility criteria and other resources that could help you decide whether it’s right for you.

Emergency Services Superannuation Board (ABN 28 161 296 741) (ESSB), the Trustee of the Emergency Services Superannuation Scheme (ABN 85 894 637 037) (ESSSuper).

The information contained in this article and podcast is of a general nature only. It should not be considered as a substitute for reading ESSSuper's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) that contains detailed information about ESSSuper products, services and features. Before making a decision about an ESSSuper product, you should consider the appropriateness of the product to your personal objectives, financial situation and needs. It may also be beneficial to seek professional advice from a licensed financial planner or adviser. An ESSSuper PDS is available at esssuper.com.au/pds or by calling 1300 650 161.

The Board recommends that you seek financial advice before acting upon this information. Benefits in ESSSuper's Accumulation Plan, Income Streams, and Beneficiary Account products are not guaranteed or underwritten by the Victorian government or ESSSuper. If you joined the ESSS Defined Benefit Fund before 12 May 2009, grandfathering provisions might apply, so the limits of contributions you can make may differ. The Board recommends that you check your parental leave entitlements with your employer, as employers have differing arrangements.