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Swinburne Student Council (SSC)

Your voice.
Your campus.
Your community.

The SSC is all about student representation within SSA. It is made up of elected students who work on the things that matter most to you — from welfare and inclusion to clubs, culture, and community. They lead SSA campaigns, run events, and make sure all students (no matter your background or campus) feel seen, supported, and heard.

Key roles

  • President – leads the SSA Board and an executive on SSC

  • Vice President – lead the SSC and its campaigns

  • Office Bearers – represent diverse student cohorts:

    • Welfare Lead

    • Education Lead

    • Cultural & Faith Representative

    • International Representative

    • Queer Representative

    • Activities Representative

    • Womens' Representative 

    • Residential Communities Representative

    • Accessibility Representative

    • Clubs and Sports Representative

 

Term: All SSC representatives serve a 12-month term (1st of Nov - 31st Oct). Elections happen in Semester 2.

Swinburne Student Council

Rishekesh Rajendran

Welfare Lead

James Gallagher

Education Lead

Mia Nguyen

Cultural & Faith Representative

Noor Fatima Nisar

International Representative

Noor Fatima Nisar is a Computer Science student at Swinburne, born in Saudi Arabia with Pakistani roots. Alongside her studies, she has a strong interest in film and media. As President of the Pakistani Club at Swinburne, she has gained valuable experience in student leadership, building community connections and organising cultural events that bring students together. As International Representative, Noor is passionate about representing international students, advocating for their needs and fostering an inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds feel welcomed, supported and connected.

Sienna Linh

Queer Representative

Sienna Linh is a Bachelor of Engineering student with a strong passion for leadership, community engagement and creating an inclusive university environment. As President of Vietnamese International Students at Swinburne (VISS), they have gained valuable experience in student leadership and bringing people from diverse backgrounds together. As Queer Representative, they are committed to advocating for LGBTQIA+ students and ensuring their voices are heard and represented. They aim to work closely with students and the wider university community to address issues that matter to queer students, promote inclusivity and support initiatives that create safer, more welcoming spaces across campus.

Sharman Sharar Soham

Activities Representative

Sharman Sharar Soham is a Civil Engineering student at Swinburne who enjoys meeting new people and getting involved in university life. As Activities Representative, he is passionate about creating fun, inclusive and engaging experiences for students across campus. He enjoys collaborating with others, bringing new ideas to life and helping students feel more connected to the Swinburne community. Outside of university, he enjoys socialising, staying active and trying new experiences.

Adiba Afroze Arony

Womens' Representative

Majeed Iqbal Sher

Accessibility Representative

Majeed Iqbal Sher is a research student at Swinburne with a strong interest in creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students. He is passionate about ensuring that students of all abilities feel heard, respected and represented. As Accessibility Representative, Majeed aims to advocate for students' needs, raise awareness of accessibility issues and help make university activities and services more inclusive. He looks forward to working with students and SSA to create positive change.

Muhammad Bin Faisal

Residential Communities Representative

Muhammad Bin Faisal is a second-year Architectural Engineering student at Swinburne. He has been actively involved in university life through student clubs, organising events and founding SwinMUN. Outside of his studies, he enjoys going to the gym, exploring new places and trying new experiences. As Residential Communities Representative, he is passionate about ensuring students feel heard, supported and connected to the university community. He aims to be an approachable representative who students can turn to and advocate for their needs and interests.

Dinusha Thathsara Peiris

Clubs and Sports Representative

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