SVA is hosted by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) and follows a rotating host model that supports shared responsibility and broad engagement across the sector
Student Voice Australasia is guided by a collaborative governance model that brings students and staff together in shared leadership.
The structure below shows how our committees, networks, collectives connect- demonstrating clear lines of responsibility and transparent decision‑making.
Each year, our host institutions set the tone for what Student Voice Australasia can achieve. The leadership, creativity, and generosity of past and current SVA hosts have paved the way for the vibrant, sector‑shaping activities we deliver today. Our previous hosts were:
University of Southern Queensland 2023-2027 (current)
University of Adelaide 2020-2022
University of Technology Sydney 2019 (Pilot)
SVA Steering Committee
The Steering Committee provides strategic direction and governance oversight for Student Voice Australasia. It oversees the delivery of the Strategic Plan, ensures effective resource management, and monitors institutional and sector‑wide trends that may present opportunities or risks to the network. The Committee also guides SVA’s long‑term sustainability and strengthens strategic connections across the sector.
Membership: Executive leaders (invited by the Chair) & Student Leaders (elected annually amongst members).
SVA Operational Committee
The Operational Committee informs and guides the delivery of SVA’s Annual Operational Plan and operational priorities. It resolves cross‑institutional issues such as priority setting and resource coordination, monitors progress and impact, and acts as the connection between SVA members and governance. The Committee also receives and provides regular reports to ensure alignment with the strategic direction set by the Steering Committee.
Membership: EOI’s for members open in Feb-March each year, with terms up to two years.
SVA Networks
SVA Networks are member‑only groups that bring together students and staff across the tertiary education sector to strengthen authentic student voice in institutional governance, learning, teaching, and the overall student experience.
Current Networks:
SVA Collectives
SVA Collectives are open, member‑led communities of practice where students and staff from any tertiary institution can collaborate, share insights, and build capability in student voice practice across the sector
Current Collectives:
Working Groups
SVA Working Groups are member‑driven project teams that bring together students and staff to collaboratively design, develop, and deliver practical outputs that strengthen student voice practice across the sector.
Current Working Groups: