News (General)

Creating a Food Hub – Addressing Student Food Security – Panel

October 31, 2023 | General

SESSION OVERVIEW: The cost of living crisis has hit students hard, especially International or HRD students with limited ability to work to support themselves, due to stricter Visa requirements. Ac...


High Hanging Fruit: Engagement Strategies for Online, Postgrad, NRSL and RRR Students – Alistair Cowie (Australian Catholic University)

October 31, 2023 | General

BIO:  Alistair Cowie is Associate Director, Student Life at Australian Catholic University. He is an experienced higher education professional with a demonstrated history of working in student lea...


How to Get the University to Say YES – Kathleen Packer (University of Wollongong and Tertiary Education Facilities Management Association)

October 31, 2023 | General

BIO:  Kathleen Packer has worked at UOW as the Director of Facilities Management for just over 5 years.  Prior to this, she worked in Local Government for over 15 years in Engineering Management....


Clubs – What Now? Where Next? – Freyja Gillard (La Trobe University)

October 30, 2023 | General

BIO:  Freyja Gillard is Senior Coordinator, Student Clubs & Engagement at La Trobe University.  She is a trained workshop facilitator and has worked with Clubs and Student Committees and in S...


Elevating the Future of SEN – An Overview of SEN’s Strategic Plan/Initiatives

October 30, 2023 | General

SESSION OVERVIEW:  In this Session, SEN General Manager, Paul Clayton and SEN Board Chair, Jess Brown will provide delegates with an Overview of SEN’s Strategic Plan and Initiatives followin...


ELEVATE Your SENCON Experience

October 30, 2023 | General

If this is your first time to SENCON, join SEN General Manager, Paul Clayton and SEN Board Member, Mitch McBurnie for an Overview of what to expect, handy tips and guidance on how to get the most o...


Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony

October 30, 2023 | General

Aunty May and Uncle Peter are Dharawal Elders and will welcome delegates with a Traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony on the McKinnon Lawn.

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Happy Body Collective

October 30, 2023 | General

BIO:  Happy Body Collective have a vision to spread joy through hula hooping! Their hula hoop classes for adults encourage people of all abilities to try something new and grow their confidence th...


Student Publications and Media Roundtable – Mitch McBurnie (Arc @ UNSW)

October 30, 2023 | General

BIO: Mitch is the Director of Marketing & Experience at Arc @ UNSW Student Life. They also sit on the SEN Board of Directors (including Nominations & Governance Committee and Finance, Audit...


Student Volunteer Programs: Adapting to Your Audience – Stefanie Maccar (Monash Student Association)

October 30, 2023 | General

BIO:  Stefanie Maccar is the Volunteer Coordinator at Monash Student Association. She is a highly experienced university student services professional with 15 years of experience in the field. She...


Good Governance Now and in the Future – Annabel Rattigan (Institute of Community Directors Australia)

October 10, 2023 | General

BIO: Annabel Rattigan is Trainer – governance and community leadership at the Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA).  Annabel’s experience in facilitation, relationship man...


The New ATO Reporting Obligations of Clubs and Societies: Maintaining Tax Exempt Status – Peter McDonald (Tertiary Balance Pty Ltd)

October 10, 2023 | General

BIO: Peter McDonald is a registered tax agent. He is founder and director of Tertiary Balance, an accounting practice. He has been a member of various ATO peak consultative forums and is a regular ...