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SSAF Funding
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What are SSAF Funds used for?
The SSAF (Student Services and Amenities Fee) funds a range of non-academic services and amenities that support the wellbeing, engagement and success of all students.
Services and activities currently being fully or partially funded by SSAF include orientation, careers and employment advice, counselling, study skills, sport and recreation, equity and diversity events, wellbeing and safety initiatives, and your Student Associations, which provide food, student advocacy, childcare support, and more.
View the 2026 SSAF Allocations for more information.
SSAF Reporting
The 2026 SSAF survey report will be available in September 2026
The 2026 SSAF Allocation report will be available in June 2027.
2025 SSAF Allocation Report (PDF)
2025 SSAF Survey Report (PDF)
2023 SSAF Allocation Report (PDF)
2023 SSAF Survey Report (PDF)
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Student Associations and SSAF
From 1 January 2025, SCU is required to allocate a minimum of 40 per cent of yearly SSAF revenue to student-led organisations. SCU has four student Associations run by students for students that provide a range of services and activities to enhance the student experience:
The SSAF consultation and allocation process
Student consultation is central to determining how SSAF revenue is allocated and spent. Details on the SSAF Allocation and consultation process are below.
Actions from 2025 Consultation Plan
| Timeline | Activity | Who | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 2026 SSAF allocations approved (by the VC) | VPS&R | Completed |
| Feb 2026 | Financial and Activity Outcome Reports for 2025 SSAF Expenditure required for all funded activities | All funded bodies | Completed |
| Feb 2026 | 2026 SSAF allocations published | VPS&R | Completed |
| June 2026 | 2025 DoE SSAF Expenditure report published | VPS&R |
2026 Consultation Plan
| Timeline | Activity | Who | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-Feb 2026 | 2026 Draft SSAF Consultation Plan published for student feedback (all students and Student Associations Committees as elected student reps) | VPS&R | Completed |
| Feb 2026 | 2026 Draft SSAF Consultation Plan amended according to feedback and presented to Council for approval. | VPS&R | Completed |
| Feb/March 2026 | 2026 SSAF Consultation Plan published | VPS&R | Completed |
| April-Dec 2026 | Ongoing Review of funded activities against approved plans and allocations (May/Sept/Dec) | All funded bodies | In progress |
| June 2026 | SSAF Priorities Survey released (assess student priorities for 2027) | All enrolled students | Completed |
| August 2026 | SSAF Priorities Survey results collated and published | All enrolled students | In progress |
| October 2026 | Student Associations invited to submit proposals for 2027 SSAF allocations in accordance with the SSAF Funding Request Guidelines and SSAF Allocations and Priorities Survey results | All Student Associations | |
| Nov-Dec 2026 | Proposals reviewed and funds allocated (post VC approval) | VPS&R Vice Chancellor |