Advocacy
The USASA Advocates provide free and confidential advice on a wide range of academic problems. Their support and assistance has helped hundreds of UniSA students to pursue their rights.
The USASA Advocates are experts in academic policies and procedures. They can help you understand what’s happening and what you need to do if you are facing academic issues. The USASA Advocacy service is free, confidential and independent from the University.
Email as soon you require assistance
Common issues Advocates assist with:
- Requests for remarking and resubmissions
- Appeals against allegations of academic misconduct (including plagiarism)
- Appeals against final grades
- Appeals against intention to preclude
- Appeals against allegations of examination misconduct
- Issues with lecturers
- Advice regarding University policy
- Referral to other services inside and outside of the University
If your issue is not listed here, an Advocate may still be able to assist
Advocates are located at the City West Campus but are available to attend meetings any metropolitan campuses if required. They can also remotely support students at regional campuses and, in certain circumstances, in-person support can be arranged.
You can download the USASA Advocacy Service Charter here
You can download the USASA Advocacy Program's Conditions of Service here
Contact an Advocate
It is strongly advised that students requiring assistance make an appointment to see an Advocate as soon as possible.
or request an appointment using the online form
Advocate Direct Contact:
Student Advocate Manager - Advocacy Programs
Luis Gardeazabal
(08) 8302 2889
Student Advocate
Prashant Joshi
(08) 8302 2888
Student Advocate
Tanya Mackay
(08) 8302 2871
