Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Restricted public sector fund
ESSSuper's Accumulation Plan serves eligible Victorian emergency services and State Super members, including their spouses.
The March 2026 PDS identifies current or former Victorian emergency services employees, State Super members and eligible spouses or de facto partners.
Closing retail fund product
Hejaz announced in August 2026 that its super and pension product is closing. Rollovers and redemptions are delayed while underlying investment unit prices are finalised.
This profile is for existing members and people researching the former offer. It should not be used as a joining option.
Choose the actual investment pathway for each account. For lifecycle products, select the named stage relevant to you. No stage is selected automatically.
The costs and returns belong to the selected product, option or lifecycle stage.
Source: APRA Comprehensive Product Performance Package 2026, published 28 August 2026. Fees reflect the reporting year to 30 June 2026, are net of tax, use standard arrangements and exclude member-activity fees. Dollar figures are rounded. They are not a current quote. Check the latest PDS for changes, insurance premiums and any separately charged advice.
Returns are annualised historical results. Different return bases, risk levels and periods cannot be treated as interchangeable. MySuper net returns use a $50,000 representative balance even when you change the fee balance. A lifecycle stage return does not track a person moving between stages. Missing figures mean not reported, not zero. Past returns do not predict future returns. Read our method and APRA's definitions.
| What to compare | ESSSuper | Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | The March 2026 PDS identifies current or former Victorian emergency services employees, State Super members and eligible spouses or de facto partners. Sources1 | This profile is for existing members and people researching the former offer. It should not be used as a joining option. Sources12 |
| Accounts and products | This profile focuses on the ESSSuper Accumulation Plan; defined benefit memberships require separate calculations. Accumulation Plan Separate ESSSuper defined benefit schemes Sources1 | Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension, undergoing closure. Sources12 |
| Investment choices | Balanced Growth Managed The PDS lists ten options: eight diversified portfolios plus Shares Only and Cash. The default has a ten-year suggested investment timeframe and a High risk rating. Sources1 | The product site describes Growth, Balanced and Conservative portfolios based on Islamic investment principles. These descriptions explain the product; they are not an invitation to invest during closure. Sources12 |
| Insurance | Eligible members can access death-only, death and TPD, or income protection insurance. Sources1 | Existing members should obtain written confirmation of any cover and its treatment during the closure before moving or cancelling another insurance arrangement. Sources12 |
| Comparing investment performance | Use the Accumulation Plan PDS when comparing market investment options. Sources1 | Delayed underlying unit pricing means a displayed balance may not establish the amount ultimately paid or rolled over. Sources12 |
| Retirement income | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. | The pension product is covered by the same closure and transaction-delay notices. Sources12 |
| Advice and support | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. | Contact the trustee and member service for account-specific closure instructions. Advice may help members compare a replacement fund and the implications for insurance. Sources12 |
| Fee details to check | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. | Use the account's current statement, PDS and closure notices for charges during the transition. Old marketing fee examples do not explain the final transfer amount. Sources12 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
The accumulation account can complement a defined benefit. Compare each part on its own terms: investment choices and costs for accumulation, benefit rules for the defined benefit.
Sources1
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
An information page for affected members. The immediate task is understanding the closure process and the available alternatives.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
Use the membership rules to establish which accounts are available to you. Then compare the total price of the investment option and cover you need. A lower fee or higher historical return alone does not tell you which fund is suitable.
Ask both funds to confirm insurance acceptance, exclusions, waiting periods and whether cover would change when you leave your employer. Obtain advice before giving up a defined benefit or an insurance policy you may not be able to replace. ASIC Moneysmart explains the comparison checks.
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Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.
Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.