La Trobe Student Union is pleased to share the Our Money, Our Way report, published August 2025.
This report captures the voices and priorities of over 800 La Trobe students for their Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The report offers clear, evidence-based insights into where students believe SSAF investment will have the greatest impact.
Key findings include:
- Awareness gap: Only 13.4% of students understand how SSAF is spent; over half report never being consulted.
- Basic needs first: Food security is the number one priority, with calls for greater housing, financial, and wellbeing support.
- Community matters: Students want more events, festivals, and club programs to strengthen campus connection.
- Mental health focus: Health and wellbeing services remain a top-tier priority for nearly 6 in 10 students.
- International student inclusion: Over half of respondents are international students, highlighting the need for tailored services.
The report also compares these student priorities with the University’s published 2024–25 SSAF allocations, identifying areas of strong alignment as well as clear gaps.
As the largest representative student or staff body at La Trobe, the student union is committed to working collaboratively with La Trobe University to ensure SSAF continues to deliver the services students value most.