Student-led organisations

The University of Newcastle Students’ Association (UNSA)

UNSA is the organisation at the University that supports and represents over 30,000 students at all onshore locations (Callaghan, Gosford, Newcastle, Ourimbah, Port Macquarie and Sydney) as well as the 4,000+ students studying online (the Cloud Campus).

UNSA is a not-for-profit organisation and our purpose is to positively impact your student experience in matters related to your educational experiences, welfare and wellbeing, and by providing a range of activities, extra-curricular events, and out-of-class engagement opportunities. UNSA commenced operations on 1 July 2020 and the services you enjoyed through NUSA, NUPSA and Yourimbah will be available through UNSA.

UNSA has a Student Representative Council (SRC), made up of 18 student representatives. Three external Directors and the six SRC Executive members make up the UNSA Board. Representatives are elected by you, the students, at the annual elections in semester 2 each year. You can find your elected representatives here.

New student-led organisation - coming soon

The University of Newcastle is creating a new student-led organisation to give more students a stronger voice in shaping the services, programs and opportunities that support their university experience.

Launching in 2027, the new organisation will focus on the priorities students have told us matter most, including food affordability, health and wellbeing, sport and recreation, employability, and building a stronger sense of community.

Students will lead the organisation through a governing board with a student majority, giving them a direct role in deciding how Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) funding is invested and how services are delivered.

The organisation is expected to commence operations in January 2027, with establishment and transition activities continuing throughout the remainder of 2026.