Financial Services
NTEU Taxation Services
Call: (03) 9864 2128
Tollfree: (outside Melbourne) 1800 010 219
Fax: (03) 9867 5118
Email: nteutax@stannards.com.au
This service provides professional tax advice at a discounted rate on all taxation matters. Target to address the particular tax issues of University and other education industry staff, the service can provide up to date advice on taxation generally, including such matters as royalty income, consultancy services, study leave and other forms of self-education.
Download the Tax Guide for further information - it's at the bottom of the page.
Benefits include:
- Member enquiry service
- Low cost tax return service
- Private ruling service on sabbatical leave
- Member seminars and regular \'Advocate\' articles on taxation matters
ACTU Workers Trust
Call: 1300 362 223
The ACTU Trust offers a range of financial services exclusively to union members. The objective of the Trust is to enable union members to access quality financial services at better than market prices.
The Trust services include home loans, a visa card, a financial advisory network and a wine club.
Union National Visa Card
The Naitonal Australia Bank offers a Visa credit card exlusively to union members. Some of the benefits of this card include:
- Save 0.5% on your credit card charges
- Save with up to 55 interest free days
- Save $6 on the regular National Visa Card annual fee (union members pay $18 instead of $24)
Financial Advisors
The Trust\'s financial advisers network has mroe than 160 endorsed advisors Australia wide. Endorsed advisors provide a professional service to union members that includes:
- An initial free, no obligation consultation
- A plan tailored to suit their individual needs and profile
- Full disclosure and explanation of fees and/or commissions
- Advice that complies with the law
- Financial plans that are written in plain English
- Regular reviews and monitoring of their portfolio
The ACTU Trust is a strong advocate of ethical investment strategies.
A booklet providing more information about financial planning and a full list of the endorsed advisors is available by contacting the ACTU Trust.
Education Credit Union
Call: (03) 9854 4666
Education Credit Union (Ed Credit) has been assisting the financial needs of the Victorian Educaiton Community for 28 years. Ed credit offers access to competitive loan, savings and investment packages. Members can enjoy the opportunity to conduct fee-free banking with Ed Credit, as well as share the many other benefits that the credit union offers its members.
For further information, visit the website at www.edcredit.com.au
HOME LOANS
Super Home Loans
Brought to you by Members Equity
Call: 1300 654 990
All union members now have access to Super Home Loans.
Benefits include:
- A low variable interest rate
- No Application Fees
- No monthly account keeping fees
- Redraw Facility
- Split Loan Facility
- All Purpose Loan
- Mobile Lenders to visit at home or work
Find out more about Members Equity at www.membersequity.com.au
Trades Hall Finance Home Loans
Freecall: 1800 801 371
Available nationally through the Victorian Trades Hall Council. Loans available for purchasing, constructing, refinancing, debt consolidation and extending/renovating.
- Line of Credit now available
- Low rates
- Mortgage minimization scheme
- Residential loans for any worthwhile purpose
- Minimum loan $50,000
Union Shopper Personal Loan
Freecall: 1800 787 008
- Cheque delivered within 24 hours*
- Competitive interest rates fixed for the term of your loan
- Convenient telephone applicaiton and approval
- Optional repayment protection plan
- Lines open 7 days a week
Conditions apply. *Subject to approval and execution of loan documents. Courier delivery not available Sundays. Applicants must be 18 years of age or more, in regular employment of a least 20 hours per week. Fees and charges are payable.
INSURANCE
Workers Insurance
Call: 1300 362 223
Low cost, quality insurance cover for home contents, car or boat.
Union Shopper Insurance Brokerage
Call: 1300 368 117
Emal: info@unionshop.org.au
Union Shopper insurance will discuss your individual needs with you, then research the market and locate the alternatives that will most suit you to get the best insurance policy for your dollar.
Labour Union Insurance (Brokers) P/L
Call: (03) 9662 3700
Genuine discounts on a wide range of insurance including travel and home insurance.