Empowering you to shape your own university journey.

Established in 1994, the University of South Australia Student Association Inc. (USASA) is a not-for-profit, student-run organisation that exists to support the student body at UniSA.

USASA services are free and available to all UniSA students - register here!

Services include:

• Student Board - the peak decision-making committee at USASA.

• Academic Advocacy - provides free and confidential advice on a wide range of academic problems.

• Financial Wellbeing - provides a non-judgemental, independent, confidential and free service to inform, support and advocate for people in financial difficulty.

• Clubs & Societies - supporting over 80 social, academic, social justice, cultural and special interest clubs at UniSA. USASA Clubs are the most significant contributor to student events at UniSA, running up to 1000 events per year, and providing a network for students to make connections and lifelong friends.

• Grants - providing funding to USASA Clubs and other student-led groups to support their activities and purchases to enhance the student experience

• Social & Wellbeing Events - including Campus Fair, Pride Fair, Student Markets, Art on Campus and more! Creating opportunities for students to have fun, interact with others and look after their well-being. Providing volunteering opportunities for UniSA students to engage and connect with the broader student population.

• USASA Pantry – giving students access to free and low-cost fresh fruit, veggies, and pantry staples. 

• Verse Magazine - UniSA's student-run and student-curated publication. The magazine is published six times a year and curated by a student editorial team.

• Student Voice - connects and supports student representatives from across the University. This service provides resources and networks for students and staff involved in student representation and decision-making at all levels.

• USASA Shops - an ever-changing hive of student activity. They are the go-to location for UniSA Merchandise & helpful information to keep you in the loop.

• Op Shops - your go-to for affordable, top-notch clothing, homewares, and books, bridging the gap between your budget and your needs.

• UniSA Merchandise - official UniSA Merchandise is now available from USASA spaces and website. All profit from merchandise sales goes straight back into empowering you and supporting the work of USASA. Choose from a variety of clothes and colours including hoodies, t-shirts, caps & more.

USASA’s objectives are:

• Embedding the student voice at every level of the University.
• Providing transformative opportunities for students' personal and professional growth.
• Building students' capacity to learn and achieve their academic goals.
• Providing critical support services to enhance academic progress and student wellbeing.
• Supporting students to drive campus culture.
• Fostering a sense of belonging in learning communities at the University and beyond.

USASA Staff Organisational Chart

USASA Reports

Brand Awareness Report 

Strategic Plan