Overview

Student Life Grants provide funding and support for students to create innovative co-curricular projects that build a sense of community at the University. They are facilitated by the University's Student Life team.

Courage and civility are greatly encouraged through The Voice Stream, which aims to give our diverse student community the opportunity to exchange ideas and information through an event or activity that is relevant to The Voice Referendum.

In creating a Voice Stream Initiative, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in leadership, communication, project management, budgeting and reporting, with training, mentoring and support from the Student Life team.

Eligibility

To be eligible you’ll need to:

• be a currently enrolled student at the University at the time of the project/event taking place
• demonstrate how the project will build a sense of community, embed sustainable behaviours and enable graduate qualities development for our students
• agree to the core commitments
• declare any additional funding support or collaborations with other parties (e.g. external third parties, local councils, other universities or businesses).

How to apply

To apply, you will need to complete the application form online, including details of your project design such as budget, timeline, activities, and sustainability planning. Please ensure your application addresses the assessment criteria. Your application may include multiple events or activities. These can be in person, online or a hybrid model. You can apply as:

• an individual
• a group of students who are not in a society
• a group of students within a society
• individuals/groups in collaboration with a society.

Project ideas

Some example activities you could include in your project are:

• Film or documentary screening and discussion
• Referendum Yarn Circle
• Guest speaker and BBQ
• Voice café discussion groups

Assessment criteria

Grant applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

1. it should engage with civility, promote discussion and reflection, and provide a respectful environment to explore opinions and ideas related to the Voice Referendum
2. it has a positive impact on our student cohort by developing graduate qualities, fostering social connections, belonging, community, sustainable practices, and wellbeing on campus
3. it should be open to all students to participate in, regardless of faculty or school
4. projects should consider strategies to minimise financial and student safety risk. If a project is assessed as having moderate or high levels of risk, it will be considered ineligible for funding
5. projects should consider how sustainable practices will be incorporated into project planning and delivery, especially in relation to purchasing of items, and waste minimisation
6. projects that consider equity and strategies for engaging diverse student groups will be highly regarded
7. the declaration of external interests you’ll complete as part of the application form will also be considered.

Accepted applicants will work with Student Life to bring their event to life. As part of your core commitments, you will be required to complete the University’s Engaging with Civility module.

Ongoing support for successful applicants

Student Life will run a training session for successful applicants with tips and tricks on how to capture the University experience, maximise registrations and engagement, inspire your audience and lead a team. Student Life staff will also organise regular check-ins to ensure your project is on track for success.

Resources

• The Voice to Parliament: Understanding the referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament
• A Rightful Place in our Own Country: Reflecting on the Voice (PDF, 592KB)
• Voices on the Voice: watch videos from the University's YouTube playlist.