2024 SSAF QUT Guild Student Survey Logo

  • 2024 SSAF Student Survey

  • Have your say on how student fees should be spent! This is your chance to influence the services and programs that directly impact your university experience. Help shape the future of QUT by telling us what’s important to you.

  • Did you know that each year, part of your Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) goes toward funding essential services at QUT? In 2023 alone, students contributed over $8.9 million to support non-academic services like health, welfare, career advice, and enriching campus culture.

    As a student-led organisation, the QUT Guild received $2.27 million of that funding to provide vital services you asked for, including Student Assist, the food bank, free period products, financial assistance, and support for student media, collectives, and over 140 clubs and societies.

    But here's the exciting part: a new government bill could increase student funding! Starting in 2025, universities may be required to allocate at least 40% of SSAF to student-led organisations like the Guild. With this potential increase, we want to hear from you about what services matter most.

  • Student Assist/Academic Advocacy

    The Guild offers free, confidential academic advocacy, guiding students through their rights, responsibilities, and available support services. Our team enhances academic awareness through workshops and campaigns, while advocating for fair grading and policy improvements.

  • Clubs and Societies

    The Guild supports over 150 student-led groups, fostering personal growth, leadership, and social interaction. We provide funding and resources to help students explore their passions while encouraging collaboration through events and workshops.

  • Student Orientation

    The Guild prioritises open communication with students through events like O’Week and regular assist tents. We share important information via student news, creating opportunities for engagement and support. This active presence ensures students know where to seek help.

  • Independent Student Media/Glass Media

    Glass Media has been empowering QUT students since 2018. It provides a platform for students to share their voices and access important campus news, distributed for free across campuses. Covering everything from university transitions to local events, Glass encourages student involvement as contributors and columnists while holding the university and student union accountable.

  • Wellbeing program

    The Guild fosters a culture of wellness and respect on campus through initiatives targeting students' physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being. Designed by peers who understand their community's unique challenges, these programs encourage student ownership and engagement, cultivating leadership skills and preparing students for future roles as community leaders.

  • Financial Aid program

    The Guild’s Financial Aid program supports students by providing essential financial resources to those in need. Initiatives include free Go Card top-ups for transportation and access to food banks stocked with staple items and hygiene products. Additionally, we offer third-party services for at-risk students requiring financial and legal assistance. Our goal is to remove barriers to financial aid, ensuring equal opportunities for all students during stressful times.
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