You could win A$100 by suggesting how we should invest the 2026 Student Services and Amenities Fee!
Each year, the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), paid by all domestic students, contributes to the quality of your Deakin experience. All Australian universities charge this fee, which is used to support a select list of student services.
Over the past few years, we’ve used SSAF revenue to invest in student welfare, facilities and social activities. This includes sporting upgrades across our campuses, services for when you’re having a tough time with study or life in general, improved health and wellbeing services, student media, and Deakin’s clubs and societies.
These services and amenities create a vibrant, diverse and supportive Deakin community culture to support and inspire you.
Deakin consults with various groups on how to spend SSAF revenue, including student representative bodies such as DUSA. We also want to hear from you – what do you think are the most important services and amenities for students, and are there any areas that need extra attention?
The proposed uses for the SSAF revenue in 2026 are:
student welfare, including crisis relief/support and financial and material needs
sporting programs, including competitions; support for sporting clubs, fitness clubs and sporting ground operations; elite athlete support
student employment and career development programs
academic and peer support services
Please note: the amount of revenue anticipated for 2026 is yet to be determined. The SSAF rates and projected income will be made available in October.
Give us your feedback and you could win
Is there something on this list that you’re particularly passionate about, or have we missed something important for Deakin students? Have your say now!
The competition closes at Monday 28 July 2025 at 5pm, after which a winner will be drawn. The winner will be notified and their name published in this blog.
Giving you what you need
We want the SSAF investment to reflect the way you learn.
In 2026, we’ll offer flexible study via our premium digital and physical learning environments, supported by our inclusive and accessible services. Learning experiences will be tailored to the discipline and study mode, both online and on-campus.
If you’re studying online units, you’ll have online classes, seminars and interactive learning experiences. If you’re studying on-campus units, you’ll have an integrated learning experience – online activities will be complemented by classes, seminars and hands-on learning at our vibrant campuses.
Our SSAF investment needs to encompass this broad offering, covering everything from student support services and resources to events and activities.
SAFF Fund Feedback Competition
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The promoter of this competition is Deakin University ABN 56 721 584 203 of 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong VIC 3220
Information on how to enter forms part of these Terms and Conditions. By entering, entrants agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and entries must comply with these Terms and Conditions to be valid.
This competition is governed by the laws in force in the State of Victoria, Australia.
The Competition
3. The competition is free to enter and is strictly for current Deakin students. These students must complete and submit an entry in the manner set out in the Terms and Conditions.
4. Staff employed by Deakin University and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter the competition.
Competition period
5. The competition period opens Monday 14 July and closes Monday 11 August 2025 at 5pm.
Prizes
6. There will be a prize pool of 1 x A$100 ColesMyer vouchers. The total value of the prize pool is A$100.
How to enter
7. To enter, students must submit their feedback on how to invest the 2026 Student Services and Amenities funds via the form located in this Deakin Life blog post.
Selection and notification of winner
8. Winner will be selected by random.
9. Winner will be announced on 18 August 2025.
10. Winner will be notified by their Deakin email and their name will be published on the Deakin Life blog on 11 August 2025.
11. Winner will receive their prize via mail/or in-person pickup at their preferred campus.
12. If the winner does not respond to claim the prize within 7 days of contact from Deakin University, the winner forfeits the prize and another random entry will be chosen. This process may continue until the prize is awarded.
13. Prizes are not transferable and are not redeemable for cash. Deakin’s decision is final and binding – no correspondence will be entered into. Deakin accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected entries or other communications. Entries will be deemed void if forged, manipulated or tampered with in any way.
14. Entrants consent to Deakin using their name, image or voice for promotional purposes. Entrants agree to make themselves available for a photograph and interview in the event that theirs is the winning entry and if requested by Deakin.
15. Winners consent to their name and photograph being published on Deakin University social media and other digital channels if requested to in any and all forms as determined by the Division of Student Life.
Privacy collection, use and disclosure statement
Personal Information provided to Deakin University by entrants will be used to notify the winner of the competition. A photograph of the winners may be published on Deakin University’s social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, WordPress and Instagram and other digital channels such as the Deakin Life blog.
Deakin University complies with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) in its treatment of personal information. Entrants have a right to access their personal information held by the University. Requests for access to personal information are managed under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic).
Over the past few years, we’ve used SSAF revenue to invest in student welfare, facilities and social activities. This includes sporting upgrades across our campuses, services for when you’re having a tough time with study or life in general, improved health and wellbeing services, student media, and Deakin’s clubs and societies.