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Club Resources

Club Handbook

Your practical, day-to-day guide to running a club. It pulls together every policy and step-by-step how-to in one place

Club Governance Framework

The big-picture rulebook that sits behind the whole Clubs and Sports (C&S) Program. It is the more technical aspects of the C&S Program and so for clubs that just want the basics or step-by-step guidance, refer to our Club Handbook.

THE RULEBOOK

Governance Framework

The legal backbone of the whole Clubs and Sports Program.

WHAT'S INSIDE

  • SSA is the legal entity behind every club

  • Who is accountable for what

  • Risk, safety and Insurance

  • How serious incidents escalate 

READ IT WHEN

You want the big picture "why".

THE GUIDE

Clubs & Sports Handbook

Your practical, day to day guide to running a club.

WHATS INSIDE

  • Registering and running your club

  • Memberships, funding and grants

  • Events, meetings and club behaviours

  • Step by step how-tos

  • Using Rubric, Weel and ELMO

READ IT WHEN

You need to know "how" to do it.

Agreements and Declarations 

Club Sponsorship Agreement

Template agreement for club-external sponsorships. 

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Participant Declaration (incl. Medical Consent Form)

Required for all participants at high-risk events. 

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PDF - Participant Declaration (incl. Medical Consent Form)

Need a paper copy? Request the printable PDF version below. We recommend completing the form online where possible, as this keeps your information secure and ensures it reaches us correctly.

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Terms and Conditions — Membership

T&Cs attached to membership via the Rubric platform. 

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Weel Declaration of Use Agreement

The Declaration of Use Agreement for Weel cardholders. Archived from November 2026.

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Club Governance 

Clubs Refund Process

A step-by-step guide to help club committees submit and manage refund requests through Rubric.

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Incident Reporting Form (SSA)

Online form for reporting incidents at club events. 

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Election Voter Import Template

CSV template for importing voters into Rubric elections. 

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Clubs and Sports Program Handbook

Our SSA Clubs and Sports Program Handbook provides the single source of truth and information on the rules, procedures and requirements governing registered clubs (including sporting clubs) at Swinburne University.

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Contractor Agreement

For individuals engaged by an SSA-affiliated clubs to provide services (coaching, instruction, lessons or training sessions).

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Club Tools 

2026 SSA Clubs & Sports Funding Model

Guide explaining the C&S funding model including eligibility, caps and categories for 2026. 

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2026 SSA Clubs & Sports Funding Model - SPG Assessment Matrix

Guide explaining the C&S funding model including eligibility, caps and categories for 2026. 

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2026 SSA Clubs & Sports Funding Model - Booster Grant Assessment

Guide explaining the C&S funding model including eligibility, caps and categories for 2026. 

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Alcohol Service Plan

For any club event or camp where alcohol is served, sold or supplied, including licensed venue packages. 

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Club Event Project Planner

Template for planning all aspects of a club event. 

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Clubs & Sports Runsheet


Standard runsheet for planning and running events.

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Clubs and Sports No Event Dates 2026


Dates on which clubs cannot run events due to SSA program clashes.

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Food Service Plan

For any self-catered camp, excursion or event where the club prepares, cooks or serves its own food.

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Clubs Event Calendar


Standard calendar template for club event scheduling.

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Event Budget Template

Standard budget template for grant applications. 

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Event Support Request (ESR)


Required for all on-campus events — submitted to Swinburne Security.

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How to Set Up a Successful Event

Step-by-step guide for clubs planning events.

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Logo and Brand 


SSA brand assets including logos and brand guidelines.

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Pre-departure Briefing Template


Provided to support clubs in creating appropriate documentation for camps, excursions or trips (interstate or international).

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Risk Assessment Template


Risk assessment template for all club events.

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Student Guide for Camps and Trips


Guide on how to gain successful approval for a camp, excursion or interstate/international trip.

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Using Clubs and Sports Grant Funding


Guide to SSAF grant funding rules and eligible expenditure.

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