Inquiry into food security in Victoria for University of Melbourne stakeholders
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.
City of Melbourne Draft Homelessness Strategy 2024-2030
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.
Submission to the Student Equity and Disability Services (SEDS) review
GSA’s submission reveals the challenges faced by University of Melbourne graduate students dealing with disability, mental health issues, financial hardship, and more. The testimonies reveal the struggles in accessing adequate support due to complex university processes. GSA emphasizes the need for a more empathetic, efficient, and streamlined approach to address the diverse needs of the student community.
Submission to the Inquiry into the Recognition of Unpaid Carers
GSA’s submission highlights the challenges faced by graduate students engaged in unpaid care work. The report emphasizes the need for acknowledgment, flexibility, and increased support from both government and universities. The recommendations encompass various areas, including financial stress, childcare accessibility, and university recognition, aiming to address the diverse needs of graduate student carers.
Speak Safely 2023 Update
Speak Safely 2023 Update The report covers updates from June 20th to August 28th, summarizing 12 reports received through the Speak Safely Program. Notably, seven reports involved individuals under 18, […]
Submission to the inquiry into the worsening rental crisis in Australia
Submission to the inquiry into the worsening rental crisis in Australia GSA brings to the forefront the challenges postgraduate students face in Australia’s rental market. Affordability, limited rental options, and […]
Consultation for TEQSA sexual harm good practice note
TEQSA sexual harm good practice note GSA submits feedback on TEQSA’s sexual harm good practice note, stressing the importance of genuine partnerships, leadership roles, risk mitigation, and fostering respectful cultures. […]
Submission to the Select Committee on the Cost of Living
Submission to the Select Committee on the Cost of Living In 2023, GSA sent a submission to the Select Committee on Cost of Living which addressed financial challenges faced by […]
Submission to the Senate inquiry on poverty in Australia
Submission to the Senate inquiry into the extent and nature of poverty in Australia In this submission, GSA voices concerns about the cost of living pressures on postgraduate students. GSA […]
Student Resilience Project
Student Resilience Project GSA’s Student Resilience Project identified challenges faced by graduate students, including difficulties in accessing support services, insufficient mental health resources, and pandemic-related impacts such as stress and […]