The BERT fund has the full support of thr major employer associations and employee unions operating in the Queensland building and construction industry. The benefits paid from the Fund help provide members and their families with financial assistance in the event of ceasing employment because of redundancy or relief from financial burdens in the event of a members death or disability.

The benefits result from the accumulation of contributions paid by the employers. The interest earned from the investments of the BERT Fund is used to provide training grants for employees, pay the premiums associated with teh welfare fund and to meet the costs of management and administration of the fund.

Since the BERT Fund commenced, it has paid out $271,157,000 in benefits to 132,036 members to assist workers in their time of need.

Additionally, the Fund has contributed in excess of $15 million for industry training and $6,100,000 for member benefits.

The Fund currently offers the following benefits:

• Workcover Hub
• Queensland University of Technology grant
• BERT Training Queensland
• Mates in Construction
• Employment register
• Financial planning
• Travel insurance
• Child care benefit
• Counselling
• Funeral benefit
• Dental benefit

*All benefits are subject to terms and conditions.