Media Super is the industry super fund for workers in media, entertainment, arts and printing industries — including journalists, film and TV crew, musicians, graphic designers and print workers. The fund provides default TPD cover for eligible members.
Common TPD conditions in creative industries
Workers in media and arts face specific occupational health risks:
- Mental health conditions — anxiety, depression and burnout are prevalent in high-pressure creative environments
- Musculoskeletal conditions from repetitive sedentary work or physical production roles
- Hearing damage from loud environments (music venues, film sets)
- Serious illnesses affecting career longevity
Freelance and project-based workers
Many media and arts workers operate on a project-by-project or freelance basis, which can affect super contribution regularity and thus insurance eligibility. Review your Media Super account to confirm your cover status. If contributions were irregular, your cover may have lapsed — but if you had cover when you became unable to work, a claim is still possible.
Check your position with a free eligibility check.