HESTA partners with Ask Izzy
Supporting members experiencing vulnerability or crisis.
“ Since HESTA partnered with Infoxchange, we have been able to support members experiencing vulnerability or crisis by connecting them with professional support services in their local area via Ask Izzy. “
HESTA is a specialist industry super fund with deep connections to health and community services. Amid growing cost-of-living pressures, HESTA observed an increase in enquiries from members in need of emergency relief. Many were experiencing financial hardship, often combined with other challenging circumstances relating to their health, employment, relationships or housing.
In April 2023 HESTA partnered with Infoxchange, launching a dedicated page and direct link on the HESTA website to Ask Izzy.
"Since HESTA partnered with Infoxchange, we have been able to support members experiencing vulnerability or crisis by connecting them with professional support services in their local area via Ask Izzy."
Debby Blakey, CEO of HESTA
More than 3,500 HESTA members have accessed Ask Izzy since the launch. This number has exceeded expectations of demand for the service, and although these numbers are confronting, HESTA is pleased to be able to assist members with a broad range of support services outside of super when they are in need.
Through this partnership, Infoxchange is proud to continue to deliver on our mission of “technology for social justice”, connecting more people to Ask Izzy and providing opportunity to those experiencing vulnerability to find support.
Issued by H.E.S.T. Australia Ltd ABN 66 006 818 695 AFSL 235249, the Trustee of HESTA ABN 64 971 749 321.