Financials The majority of the funding FUSA receives is from the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The SSAF is a compulsory fee charged by the University which supports non-academic services and amenities for Flinders students. Student consultation takes place when considering how the income will be used to provide or enhance these services and amenities. Every year, FUSA submits a funding request and budget to the SSAF Budget Advisory Committee which provides a recommendation to the Vice-Chancellor regarding how the SSAF income should be allocated across the University.
This funding request is prepared in consultation with the Executive of Student Council and FUSA staff. Student Council then approve the final funding request and budget. In the 2020 round, FUSA was allocated $2,135,000 for 2021 SSAF funds are required to be spent in accordance with the Allowed Amenities and Services as provided for under Section (19-38) if the Higher Education Support Act 2003. Unspent funds for the year are returned to the University’s SSAF holding account to be disbursed as per the above section in the Act.
Breakdown of SSAF Funds allocated to FUSA for 2021 Student Engagement $1,060,557 Salaries, operational costs, support for initiatives that enhance student experience. Student Representation $66,000 Development Grants, support for student academic representation and voice across all colleges and support for the functions of Student Council. Events $275,000 Student focussed events and activities including O’Weeks, cultural and issues specific events and activities on campus. Student Advocacy & Welfare $376,743 Independent and confidential academic advocacy, financial counselling, emergency financial assistance and welfare support to students.
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Communications & Media $136,500 FUSA and Student Council promotion marketing, including website and social media presence, production of Empire Times, Student Diary, and student focussed campaigns such as Be a Better Human Clubs & Societies $149,000 Funding for non-sporting student clubs and societies, including social, political and international clubs, and academic Associations Student Council $71,500 Funds for individual Office bearers to pursue projects relevant to the platforms they are elected on, and for their professional development.
