SSAF Funding Guidelines - Southern Cross University

Government Funding Guidelines	Examples of what could be funded with SSAF	Examples of what cannot be funded by SSAF in this category
providing food or drink to students on a campus of the higher education provider	Food supplies in common room and student lounge Catering at student events Free food lunch options Weekly barbeque or food event Subsidised coffee and beverages Catering at compulsory residential events for online students on-campus	Providing food to drink off-campus Providing food vouchers
supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students	Sport Subsidy for participation in local, state and national University sport events Support SCU Teams in community events e.g. Gold Coast Marathon Inter-university sport and recreation Sport and recreation on campuses (social sport) Recreation Orientation social and networking events Student events Creative workshops Movie nights Festivals and celebrations	Subsidised registration for a non SCU Team that is not associated with the University
supporting the administration of a club most of whose members are students	Student Associations Student Association operational costs Helpline for postgraduate Students Clubs and Societies Student clubs and societies Sporting clubs and teams
caring for children of students	Subsidy towards childcare in your residential location Pop-up crèche on campus for exam periods
providing legal services to students	Subsidised use of an existing legal firm
promoting the health or welfare of students	Out-of-hours crisis support line and text service Student Wellness magazine After hours shuttle from Campus events Subsidised gym membership to campus or affiliated gyms Yoga and relaxation classes Stress less activities Personal safety classes Mental health training Health and wellness programs
helping students secure accommodation	Accommodation service to source external accommodation	Subsidies for student placement or practicum accommodation
helping students obtain employment or advice on careers	Financial management training	Welfare vouchers or exceptional circumstance payments Paying for compulsory course requirements
helping students with their financial affairs
helping students obtain insurance against personal accidents	Financial management training	Welfare vouchers or exceptional circumstance payments Paying for compulsory course requirements
supporting debating by students
providing libraries and reading rooms (other than those provided for academic purposes) for students	Changes and refurbishment of student lounge area Free printing for online students with free postage if more than 100 km from campus
supporting an artistic activity by students	Student performance events
supporting the production and dissemination to students of media whose content is provided by students	Student magazine Student study tips and advice Printing and binding of student materials
helping students develop skills for study, by means other than undertaking courses of study in which they are enrolled	Short courses time management assessment planning software training public speaking conference presentation	Compulsory requirements of a Unit or Course such as: First Aid, CPR or Mental Health First Aid training
advising on matters arising under the higher education provider’s rules (however described)	Advocacy service
advocating students’ interests in matters arising under the higher education provider’s rules (however described)	Advocacy service
giving students information to help them in their orientation	Orientation program for all student groups	Orientation social events
helping meet the specific needs of overseas students relating to their welfare, accommodation and employment	Shuttle bus service to local shops Student networking events and programs