GSA strongly opposes the federal legislation’s conversion of Student Start-up Scholarships into loans. These scholarships were designed to aid lower-income students with the expenses of education, and this change undermines the scheme’s intent by burdening disadvantaged students with additional debt upon completing their degrees.
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Students and graduate researchers who rely on the use of assistive technologies such as screen readers or alternative input devices struggle to access library resources in an efficient and timely manner. This is largely due to the inaccessibility of websites and resources provided by publishers.
GSA’s submission highlights the drivers and impacts of food insecurity among graduate students at the University of Melbourne, as well as the barriers they face when accessing food relief.
GSA’s Education (Coursework) Officer developed this report highlighting graduate students’ experiences of placements and recommendations for change.
GSA’s submission provides feedback on the City of Melbourne Draft Homelessness Strategy 2024-2030 based on a student perspective. Recommendations are made to both the Strategy and the Action Plan.