City West Student Rep

Since the Board Retreat in January, I have attended the USASA and UniSA Symposium. I’m grateful to be on the USASA Board and advocate on behalf of students and help them in their overall University experience. The Symposium helped me network with all the different bodies of UniSA, and understand the opportunities that we as students have, as well as the amenities provided by this great institution.

Also, I was elected as the convenor of the Finance Committee of USASA and we had our first meeting this month. As the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, I understand how important it is for USASA finances to be in place, so that we can use this money for the betterment of students and for fun activities on campus. We have a lot to learn and plan as a committee, to support the USASA Board’s activities.

I was also part of Orientation at City West, and I was a panellist to guide students starting off their University journey. I explained to them the importance of taking part in all activities on Campus, having a well-planned schedule and managing finances. In addition, I gave them a brief overview of USASA and how it would benefit them.

This is my first year on the USASA Board and I am excited to be a part of it and for what the future holds.

It's wonderful to be back at university and engaging with numerous new students who have enrolled with UniSA. I've had the chance to meet many fresh faces, alongside those I already know, at various events.

Since our last Board meeting, I participated in Orientation Week and the Campus Fairs for both City West and City East Campuses. The atmosphere at these events was fantastic. Along with fellow board members, we provided students who visited our stall with a preview of the activities USASA has planned for them. They asked plenty of questions, and a couple even expressed interest in joining the board in the future. I also received some feedback, which I encouraged the respective students to email us for further discussion.

Additionally, I had the opportunity to participate in UniSA Accelerate, alongside Andrew Beer and other professors from the Business Section. We discussed unimentors and the resources USASA offers, emphasizing that students can always reach out to us for guidance.

Furthermore, we held the finance committee meeting for March, where we discussed important topics that will be brought to the Board's attention.

I am pleased to be a part of this association, assisting and guiding students to have a fulfilling university experience.

It’s been a good month, speaking to and understanding student perspectives on various topics. I had the opportunity to connect with the nursing students at the Multicultural festival, and they shared their thoughts about the nursing uniforms that USASA was working on. I asked them to write in and share feedback to USASA and shared my email ID.

Also, I attended the ‘Understanding and Responding to Sexual Harm’ which helped me understand the various situations faced and how to treat/report them.

I also had the opportunity to interact with students during Brekky Bar and they shared a few concerns about the jobs provided by UniSA career services. I shared this with Oliver and stated we will take it up.

All in all, it was a great opportunity learning and understanding the different aspects of student life.

It’s been a good month with the finance committee discussions, along with on-campus interactions at the City West Campus with members as well as at the Mawson Lakes Pop-up. I also had the opportunity to be a part of the UniMentor focus group, which is working on ways to enhance student life at university. I am thrilled about the upcoming future events, on how we can help students in basic living requirements. Got some really good feedback about the Op Shop, and I am glad students love it. Thank you, Chris.

Key Activities:

• 16th Apr: Finance Committee Meeting
• 18th Apr: Strategic Planning Day
• 16th May: Student Pop-up at Mawson Lakes
• 21st May: Finance Committee Meeting

Report to Members

I've had a fantastic month engaging with students and offering guidance on various aspects of university life. I had the privilege of introducing USASA to students at the South Australian Institute of Business and Technology (SAIBT) and discussed how we can advocate for them to ensure a smooth university experience. I emphasized the importance of financial planning and explained how we can assist them in managing their finances, particularly in this era of high inflation.

Additionally, I participated in the USASA Budget discussions for 2025, identifying key areas that need focus from an organizational perspective. I am also excited to announce the upcoming establishment of the Financial Planning Club at USASA. This club will help all students understand and manage their personal finances while offering financial planning students the chance to network with industry professionals, share best practices, and explore employment opportunities.

Summary of Activities

• 22 May- Finance Committee Meeting
• 5 June- USASA Budget planning
• 11 June- catchup with Coordinator Governance and Student Leadership
• 13 June- Presented USASA to South Australian Institute of Business and Technology (SAIBT)

Report to Members

It's been a good month helping students for a better life at university. In the Finance Committee meeting, we worked on ways to plan and budget for various activities and wellbeing initiatives for students – like financial wellbeing, alongside physical and emotional. We worked closely with the General Manager to budget all of these activities into next year’s budget. I also participated in a formal inquiry.

And apart from the initiatives discussed at the Board, I’m happy to share that we have successfully started the Financial Planning Club too. This Club will aim to help students understand and take responsibility for their finances, alongside helping financial planning students to network and grow in the profession.

Additionally, I was also part of the Unimentor Campus tours, and took new students around campus and explained the initiatives we have for them at USASA.

Summary of Activities

• June 20 – Finance Committee Meeting
• June 26 – Setting up of Financial Planning Club
• June 26 – Formal Inquiry Panel
• June 26 – USASA Board meeting
• June 18 – Finance Committee Meeting
• June 22 – Inaugural meeting of the Financial Planning Club