Student Voice Australasia (SVA) is a network of students and staff working in partnership to strengthen student voice across tertiary education in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
Who We Are
An international network of students and staff working together to embed authentic, inclusive student voice in higher education decision-making.
Our Foundations
Originating from a national fellowship and evolving into a cross-institutional network, SVA is grounded in evidence-based research and shaped by the STEPUP Principles.
What We Do
We co‑create practical resources and deliver events and networks for both students and staff that build capability and collaboration across institutions.
Our Community
Supported by Higher Education member institutions with strong cross-institutional connections. SVA is proudly hosted by the University of Southern Queensland.
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‘Tertiary education institutions, staff and students, should work together as partners at all levels of decision-making and governance…’
— Prof. Sally Varnham, 2017