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Student Senate

The Senate speaks up for all Federation students and works to create positive change across the university. Got an idea to improve student life? You can contact a rep or – even better – become one yourself.

What is the Senate?

The Student Senate is made up of students from different campuses and cohorts. This diverse group exists to:

  • raise feedback with senior University staff
  • advocate on behalf of Federation students
  • help you find the right university service on campus and online
  • propose changes at Federation University.

Anyone can apply to join the Senate. The selection process is democratic and you’ll have the opportunity to vote for nominees that represent you – whether that’s your campus, study level or academic institute. All students are encouraged to vote (although it's not compulsory).

Applications now open

Applications for the Student Senate open 20 July. This is your chance to influence University decisions, raise student issues and share new ideas. Download the Notice of Nominations and Elections (177KB)  and explore the positions available

Why join the Student Senate?

Hear from Thomas.

Meet our new members

Danielle Sinadinovic

Berwick area student representative 

Val (Jennifer) Slade

Ballarat and surrounds student representative 

Michael Smith 

Gippsland area student representative 

Jase Squires 

Distance education/off campus student representative 

Foluke Brown Olorunlose 

Equity, diversity and social inclusion advocate 

Toni Waite

Institute of Health and Wellbeing student representative 

Georgia Matthews 

Institute of Health and Wellbeing student representative

Elizabeth Dyer

Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability student representative 

Kushal Gohel

Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability student representative

We're making an impact

We’re standardising assessment deadlines across the University
Read more

Think Federation could be improved?

If you have a suggestion about how to make uni better, reach out to one of our student reps by emailing student.senate@federation.edu.au.

  • Saleha Nadeem (Post Graduate Representative) 
  • Kim Curwood (Ballarat and Surrounds Student Representative) 
  • Charlotte Walsh (IEAC Student Representative) 
  • Dusty Robins (TAFE Student Representative) 
  • Val (Jennifer) Slade (Ballarat and Surrounds Student Representative)
  • Danielle Sinadinovic (Berwick Area Student Representative)
  • Michael Smith (Gippsland Area Student Representative)
  • Jase Squires (Distance Education/Off Campus Student Representative)
  • Foluke Brown Olorunlose (Equity, Diversity and Social Inclusion Advocate)
  • Toni Waite (IHW Student Representative)
  • Georgia Matthews (IHW Student Representative)
  • Elizabeth Dyer (IISS Student Representative)
  • Kushal Gohel (IISS Student Representative)

Got a proposal?

If you work at Federation and would like student feedback on a proposal, please email the Student Senate Executive Officer at student.senate@federation.edu.au.

2026 meeting dates

  • Tuesday 10 March
  • Tuesday 14 April
  • Tuesday 12 May
  • Tuesday 9 June
  • Tuesday 7 July
  • Tuesday 4 August
  • Tuesday 8 September
  • Tuesday 6 October

Past work and guidelines

Read about our past achievements, past members and the regulations we adhere to.
Reports and minutes
Download past annual reports and meeting minutes to read about our actions and achievements.
View documents
Honour roll
View the honour roll to find the name of every student who has served on the Student Senate since 2014.
View roll
Charter
Our charter outlines the election process, office terms, meeting regulations and responsibilities.
Download charter (PDF 232 KB)