Protect what matters: updating your super after separation
Separation or divorce can turn life upside down. Emotions run high, logistics pile up and money matters can feel overwhelming. When everything feels unsettled, taking a moment to update your super beneficiaries is a practical way to ensure those who matter most are financially supported when you die.
Three quick steps to update your beneficiaries
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Download the form
csc.gov.au/beneficiary -
Print, save and have it witnessed
A quick step that makes it official.
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Date it (same day as witness)
Make it valid.
A small update that makes a big difference
After her marriage ended, Natalie was focused on rebuilding her career and caring for her children. Super wasn’t at the top of her mind—until she realised her old binding beneficiary nomination still listed her former partner. Natalie downloaded the form and had it witnessed by 2 non-beneficiaries (making sure to sign and date it the same day).
For David, separation prompted him to book an online 30-minute call with a CSC Super Specialist. He was worried about how divorce would affect his super and wasn’t sure if he needed to take any action. The specialist explained the significance of updating his beneficiaries to align his super with his current life.
What might have seemed like an annoying small action, now reflected Natalie’s and David’s new chapter and the knowledge that their savings would go exactly where they wanted.
Find out how at csc.gov.au/life
Support is available if you need it
Any financial product advice provided is general only and may not be right for you. You may wish to seek financial advice before making any key decisions. CSC provides members with access to authorised financial planners* who provide personalised fee-for-service financial advice. For further information visit csc.gov.au/advice
*CSC financial planners are authorised to provide advice by Guideway Financial Services (ABN 46 156 498 538, AFSL 420367).