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June 2025 Newsletter Overview
Check your inbox! The June 2025 Newsletter was delivered this morning.
This edition is packed with important updates including:
symposium and summit theme announcement and a call for presenters
an extension date for the student rewards survey
a call for members of new working groups
welcome and congratulations to our new operational committee members
mid-year discounted membership offers + more
Student Rewards Survey- closing date extended
HREC Project ID: ETH2024-0501
Student Voice Australasia is conducting a nationwide survey to explore how higher education institutions in Australia reward and recognise the time, effort, and contribution students make to enhance the quality of education and the student experience.
This survey seeks to better understand how student voice is recognised across different institutions and inform a nationwide conversation about appropriate forms of recognition for student contributions across the sector. The summary results of this survey will be published on the SVA website, shared in reports and presentations, and used in future projects relevant to student reward and recognition.
Thank you to those who have already completed.
The closing date has now been extended to 27 June, 2025.
April 2025 Newsletter Overview
Check your inbox! The April 2025 Newsletter was delivered this morning.
You’ll find details about our annual events calendar, an invitation to the first Operational Committee Meeting, and information about the next Practitioner Network Session — plus more.
SVA Coordinator Announcement
Student Voice Australasia is proud to introduce the new coordinator for 2025- Belinda Brear!
Belinda has over 12 years of experience in the Higher Education sector, specialising in student engagement, student voice, and employability initiatives.
Most recently, as the Student Partnerships Coordinator at the University of the Sunshine Coast, she led the Students as Partners Team, overseeing the Student Governance Framework and implementing the co-curricular recognition program. Belinda is dedicated to building authentic partnerships, integrating student voice in decision-making, and creating inclusive environments that enhance the student experience.
Belinda knows our work well as a long-time member of the SVA Operational Group and will be in touch in the coming weeks to introduce herself and discuss each 2025 member institution’s needs.
Student Voice Australasia’s 2024 Digital Handbook now available!
SVA’s digital handbook is bigger and better than ever. With over 20 pages of case studies, roundtable discussions led by student leaders, and sponsorship from Unitu, the 2024 handbook celebrates those who make a difference for students in higher eduation.
As the handbook shows, SVA brings together a wide network of students and practitioners from Australia and New Zealand- all passionate about student voice. Our annual events were a huge success, with online and in-person attendees from 25 institutions.
To ensure access to future resources and free events, become a member of Student Voice Australasia now.
Only 2024 and 2025 SVA member institutions may download a free copy of the handbook.
To get your copy, fill in the form below and download instantly!
2024 Member Institutions 2025 Member Institutions
Registration is OPEN: 2024 Student Voce Summit & SVA Symposium
We are thrilled to bring two days of insightful discussions and connections among students and staff who drive change and empower student-informed transformation in higher education.
>> Thursday, 19 September, Student Voice Summit, learn more & register
>> Friday, 20 September, SVA Symposium, learn more & register
>> Read other SVA updates in the newsletter
April Newsletter Overview
>> Welcome to SVA Student Partner
>> SVA Annual event and upcoming sessions in May
>> Student rewards survey announcement by the SVA working group, learn more.
>> Update regarding SVA Online community on MS teams and upcoming SVA sessions.
March Newsletter Overview
>> EOI to host SVA annual events is open till 1 April.
>> Mind map outlining options to engage with SVA and EOI to present at SVA Network sessions. View the mind map.
>> Join SVA working group projects, learn more.
>> Update regarding SVA Online community on MS teams and upcoming SVA sessions.
Expressions of interest to host SVA annual events are OPEN
Host the 2024 Student Summit and Symposium at your institution
On 18-19 September 2024, the SVA annual Symposium will combine with the Student Summit to bring together students and practitioners across 2 days to share practices, collaborate and have important conversations to inform student voice practices.
Is your institution interested in hosting the symposium and summit in 2024? This will be done in partnership with the SVA team.
Benefits:
raise awareness about student voice practices amongst students and staff at your institution
provide better access to face-to-face events to students and staff in your state
shape the events with your unique campus culture and partnership practices.
Please view the document outlining the requirements and email sva@unisq.edu.au with your EOI by 1 April.
February Newsletter Overview
>> SVA 2023 Symposium Digital handbook is now available for everyone to access
>> The SVA Student Assistant role is open for expressions of interest until 17 March. Learn more.
>> Save the date for the upcoming SVA Network Sessions and group meetings. View the 2024 SVA calendar.
>> Join SVA Working Groups to collaborate with the network on projects, presentations or papers. Learn more and join.
View the full February Newsletter here.
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