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The Swinburne Student Forum
The Swinburne Student Forum plays a vital role in SSA’s annual student engagement program – bringing together students from across the university to engage in meaningful dialogue, influence decisions, and shape initiatives that strengthen Swinburne student experience.
Guided by Swinburne’s Student Experience Framework, this initiative recognises students as active partners in shaping the learning, support, and social environments that define their Swinburne journey. It aims to create an inclusive space where students can share insights, raise challenges, and solutions that reflect the diverse needs of the Swinburne community.
Building on Semester 1
Earlier this year, we hosted the Representative Summit in Semester 1 — a focused forum where student leaders, SEAP/SWAP members, and academic stakeholders surfaced strategic concerns and aligned on key student-facing priorities.
The insights and outcomes from that summit have informed the planning of this upcoming Student Voice Summit, ensuring a continuous and responsive dialogue between students and the university.
Our Purpose
Build a culture of partnership, openness, and respect
Make the student voice central to university decisions
Foster collaboration across all campuses and cohorts
Deliver real, tangible improvements to student experience
Together, these forums form a crucial feedback loop between students, SSA, and the university—supporting transparent communication and the co-creation of initiatives that improve academic, social, and wellbeing outcomes.
At the end of the year, SSA will publish The Student Voice Annual Report, capturing the ideas raised, progress made, and how student input has helped shape real outcomes and actions.
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Representative Summit
Held in Semester 1, a solutions-focused session for student leaders to collaborate and explore academic, campus life and wellbeing issues – identifying shared concerns and proposed strategic, student- centred priorities and solutions.
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The Student Voice Summit
Coming in Semester 2- An inclusive, interactive session inviting all students to come together to reflect on their experiences, build connections, and contribute ideas to strengthen the academic, support, and social aspects of student life at Swinburne – no matter their campus, study mode, or level of learning.
The Student Voice Summit
Date : Thursday, 28 August 2025
Time : 11:00 AM - 3 PM
Venue : Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Registrations opening soon!
We’re putting the final touches on the RSVP form. Stay tuned for updates and be ready to secure your spot.
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Who can attend?Up to 40 student leaders from Club and sports leaders Minimum of 10 students from Swinburne Online, Wantirna & Croydon SSA Board and Student Representative Council members Remaining 40 spots open for any students passionate about shaping change via EOI A mix of leaders, innovators, and everyday students — all passionate about shaping change.
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What happens on the day?Welcome + Keynote from SSA and Swinburne leaders Breakout Group Discussions led by professional facilitators Live Reporting of key themes and ideas Raffle Draw + SSA Merch Giveaways Networking Hour with light refreshments
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Why attend?Chance to win from a raffle pool Take home a free SSA Merch Bag (pen, notebook, bottle, mints, stickers, and more) Share ideas that could lead to real change across Swinburne Connect with students from every corner of the Uni Enjoy free refreshments throughout the day Boost your career credentials! We're collaborating with Swinburne Employability Award team to recognise your participation under the Professional Development stream. This is a recognised co-curricular activity that can contribute to your Award requirements and appear on your academic transcript.