SVA Collectives are open, member‑led communities of practice that bring together students and staff from any tertiary institution for a shared purpose

Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
Student Consultation Collective

A new community of practice by Student Voice Australasia (SVA) together with the Student Experience Network (SEN).

The SSAF Student Consultation Collective brings together staff and students from across the tertiary sector to explore how students are meaningfully consulted and involved in decisions about SSAF.

Purpose

This collective focuses on strengthening student‑centred practice and sharing practical models that support transparent decision‑making, meaningful partnership, and demonstrable impact.

Why?

Across Australia, institutions are required to consult students about SSAF priorities and demonstrate that funds are used to improve the student experience. The ‘how’ of this consultation varies widely. This collective creates a dedicated space to unpack student consultation approaches, share challenges, and build sector capability.

Who Can Attend?

The Collective is open to all students and staff from any tertiary institution interested in student voice and SSAF consultation. In line with our sector wide commitment to student voice- membership with SVA or SEN is not required.

This collective is designed for: 

  • Student engagement and student experience professionals across institutions and student led organisations 

  • SSAF managers and service leads 

  • Student association representatives and student leaders 

  • Researchers and practitioners interested in student voice 

Why Attend?

  • Connect with peers and colleagues committed to student voice and partnership

  • Share tools, frameworks and examples of best practice

  • Explore sector‑wide challenges and opportunities to create best practice guidelines

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Upcoming Presentations

The SSAF Collective is a new collective to SVA and SEN.

See below previous topics and upcoming sessions.

Interested in presenting at an upcoming session? Please get in touch with us via sva@unisq.edu & membership@studentexperiencenetwork.com.au

  • May: Communicating SSAF and Diversifying Feedback (Featuring UniSC- Register Now)

    June: Student consultation: Legislative requirements and opportunities to go further 

    August: Engagement methods: Diverse ways for students to have a say 

    October: Decision‑making: Partnering with students to interpret data and set priorities 

    December: Feedback loop: Closing the gap between input and outcomes 

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Meet the Co-Convenors

  • Fletcher O’Leary, Flinders University Student Association (FUSA)


    SSAF STUDENT CONSULTATION COLLECTIVE CO-CONVENOR

    Fletcher is the Student Representation Support Coordinator at Flinders University Student Association (FUSA), supporting the elected FUSA Student Council as well as student academic reps across the University. Their work focuses on governance, policy advocacy and representative development, grounded in equity and accessibility. Fletcher is committed to strengthening collaboration between staff and students and facilitating values-driven work in our sector.

  • Breeana Jones, Flinders University Student Association (FUSA)


    SSAF STUDENT CONSULTATION COLLECTIVE CO-CONVENOR

    Breeana is the elected General Secretary at Flinders University Student Association (FUSA), representing students to improve life on campus and student-led clubs. Having relocated to attend University she is passionate about student wellbeing and sense of community on campus, focusing heavily on strengthening club culture and student engagement. Breeana is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for students through the strengthening collaboration between Flinders University students and staff.