Student Voice Australasia (SVA) is an international network of students and staff working together to embed authentic, inclusive student voice across tertiary education
Our Vision
To embed authentic, inclusive student voice across tertiary education in Australasia, fostering shared leadership and meaningful partnership.
Our Mission
To connect and equip institutions and student‑led organisations to elevate student voice through evidence‑based practices, collaborative networks and recognition frameworks.
What We Do
SVA supports the sector by providing:
Collaborative networks and communities of practice that connect students and staff across institutions.
Evidence‑based resources and capability building, including toolkits, insights and professional learning.
Major sector events that strengthen visibility, shared learning and partnership culture.
Sector leadership through contributions to national conversations, reforms and quality frameworks.
Our Strategic Focus (2026–2027)
Our work is guided by four strategic pillars:
Connection & Community
Building a thriving, connected network that strengthens collaboration, retention, transitions and cross‑sector pathways.
Recognition & Visibility
Positioning SVA as the leading authority on student voice and amplifying effective practice across the sector.
Resources & Support
Developing high‑quality, evidence‑based guidance that enables sustainable student–staff partnership.
Influence & Impact
Shaping national conversations and sector‑wide initiatives through partnership‑driven engagement and policy contributions.
Our Foundations & Hosting
SVA grew from a national fellowship into a cross‑institutional network supported by member institutions and operates under a rotating hosting model. SVA is currently hosted by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ).
Meet the Team
SVA COORDINATOR
Belinda Brear is the Coordinator of SVA, where she oversees strategy, governance and key initiatives that advance student voice across the tertiary sector. She works collaboratively with students, staff and institutions to strengthen student engagement, partnership practice and sector capability. With more than 12 years' experience in higher education across UniSQ, UniSC and UQ, Belinda has designed and led initiatives spanning student representation, student-staff partnerships, recognition programs and institutional change projects. Her work focuses on fostering authentic participation, inclusion and belonging, ensuring students are empowered to influence the decisions that shape their learning and university experience.
SVA STUDENT PARTNER
Francesca Harrison is a casual student partner at SVA and a third-year undergraduate student completing a Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) and a Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation at the University of Sydney. Francesca is passionate about student advocacy, equity and engagement, with a focus on creating inclusive and accessible learning environments where students feel empowered to participate and shape their university experience. Through her involvement with SVA, she contributes to initiatives that amplify student voices, strengthen student-staff partnerships, and foster a sense of connection, belonging and positive change across the tertiary sector.
You can contact Belinda or Francesca via sva@unisq.edu.au
The SVA Coordinator reports to and supports the SVA Steering Committee and SVA Operational Committee.
