How SSAF is spent
Projects
| Row number | FUNDING ALLOCATION - PROGRAM AREA | CAMPUS | CATEGORY | PROJECT LEAD | TYPE | MODE OF DELIVERY | AMOUNT | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 International Student Programs | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Student-led priority | On campus | $157,600.00 | 2026 International Student Programs |
| 2 | 2026 Orientation and Onboarding | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; UOW Online; Innovation Campus | Developing Study Skills (including orientation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $601,959.00 | 2026 Orientation and Onboarding |
| 3 | 2026 Student Representation at UOW | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online; Innovation Campus | Student Engagement and Campus Life | UOW | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $196,900.00 | 2026 Student Representation at UOW |
| 4 | 24/7 UOW Wellbeing Support Line (Third Party Provider) & Counselling | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online; Innovation Campus | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | Third Party | Student-led priority | On campus; Online | $437,519.45 | 24/7 UOW Wellbeing Support Line (Third Party Provider) & Counselling |
| 5 | Academic Skills Centre: Empowering UOW Students through Academic Writing and Numeracy Support | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; UOW Online | Developing Study Skills (including orientation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $992,454.85 | Academic Skills Centre: Empowering UOW Students through Academic Writing and Numeracy Support |
| 6 | Allsorts Queer Collective Funding | Wollongong; UOW Online | Student Engagement and Campus Life | WUSA | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $10,000.00 | Allsorts Queer Collective Funding |
| 7 | Allsorts Support Space Activation | Wollongong | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Student-led priority | On campus | $5,204.00 | Allsorts Support Space Activation |
| 8 | Art on Campus: Student Art Showcase | Wollongong; UOW Online | Student Engagement and Campus Life | Faculty | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $3,500.00 | Art on Campus: Student Art Showcase |
| 9 | Career Wisdom and Networking for Arts and Humanities Students | Sydney CBD; UOW Online | Careers and Employability | Faculty | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $550.00 | Career Wisdom and Networking for Arts and Humanities Students |
| 10 | Student Clubs & Societies (UOW Pulse) | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online; Innovation Campus | Student Engagement and Campus Life | PULSE | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $485,000.00 | Student Clubs & Societies (UOW Pulse) |
| 11 | Disability Collective Events & Activities 2026 | Wollongong; UOW Online | Student Engagement and Campus Life | WUSA | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $3,000.00 | Disability Collective Events & Activities 2026 |
| 12 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Early Intervention Children's Book | Wollongong | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $5,000.00 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Early Intervention Children's Book |
| 13 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Emergency Support for Victim-Survivors | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online; Innovation Campus | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $50,000.00 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Emergency Support for Victim-Survivors |
| 14 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Empowerment Self-Defence Workshops | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $11,000.00 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Empowerment Self-Defence Workshops |
| 15 | Enhancing Student Employability and Empowering Career-Ready Graduates | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online; Innovation Campus | Careers and Employability | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $780,580.00 | Enhancing Student Employability and Empowering Career-Ready Graduates |
| 16 | Enhancing Student Health and Wellbeing | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online; Innovation Campus | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $45,193.00 | Enhancing Student Health and Wellbeing |
| 17 | Enhancing Student Spaces: Furnishing the Enclosed Deck at UOW Eurobodalla | Eurobodalla | Student Engagement and Campus Life | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $5,500.00 | Enhancing Student Spaces: Furnishing the Enclosed Deck at UOW Eurobodalla |
| 18 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Espresso self - healthy relationships and emotional connection | Wollongong; Liverpool | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $10,000.00 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Espresso self - healthy relationships and emotional connection |
| 19 | UOW Eurobodalla Social Club and Beverage Services | Eurobodalla | Student Engagement and Campus Life | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $6,000.00 | UOW Eurobodalla Social Club and Beverage Services |
| 20 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Food/Grocery Vouchers for Victim-Survivors | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online; Innovation Campus | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $5,000.00 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Food/Grocery Vouchers for Victim-Survivors |
| 21 | Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program: Promoting Inclusion Through Free Merchandise | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $4,000.00 | Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program: Promoting Inclusion Through Free Merchandise |
| 22 | Higher Degree Research Student Support: Empowering UOW HDR students through writing support, mentoring, and community-building | Wollongong; UOW Online | Developing Study Skills (including orientation) | UOW | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $68,417.24 | Higher Degree Research Student Support: Empowering UOW HDR students through writing support, mentoring, and community-building |
| 23 | KidsUni Fee Relief | Wollongong; Innovation Campus | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | PULSE | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $520,375.00 | KidsUni Fee Relief |
| 24 | Student Legal Advice & Financial Assistance Clinic | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online; Innovation Campus | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | Third Party | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $289,901.20 | Student Legal Advice & Financial Assistance Clinic |
| 25 | Wollongong Campus Library Extended Hours Access | Wollongong | Student Engagement and Campus Life | UOW | Student-led priority | On campus | $127,378.98 | Wollongong Campus Library Extended Hours Access |
| 26 | MedSim Student Projects and Exposition | Wollongong | Developing Study Skills (including orientation) | Faculty | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $22,364.00 | MedSim Student Projects and Exposition |
| 27 | Mobile Catering | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Shoalhaven; Southern Highlands; Innovation Campus | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | PULSE | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $130,000.00 | Mobile Catering |
| 28 | Neurodivergent Student Support Hub | Wollongong; UOW Online | Developing Study Skills (including orientation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $168,552.91 | Neurodivergent Student Support Hub |
| 29 | PASS - Peer Assisted Study Sessions | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; UOW Online | Developing Study Skills (including orientation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $193,716.69 | PASS - Peer Assisted Study Sessions |
| 30 | Peer Program for Commencing Students | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sydney CBD; Sutherland; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online | Developing Study Skills (including orientation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $51,543.50 | Peer Program for Commencing Students |
| 31 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Play with Purpose | Wollongong | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $8,000.00 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Play with Purpose |
| 32 | WUPA Postgraduate Careers and Employability Program Support | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sydney CBD; UOW Online | Careers and Employability | WUPA | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $6,000.00 | WUPA Postgraduate Careers and Employability Program Support |
| 33 | WUPA Postgraduate Mid- and End-of-Year Gathering Party Support | Wollongong | Student Engagement and Campus Life | WUPA | Student-led priority | On campus | $8,000.00 | WUPA Postgraduate Mid- and End-of-Year Gathering Party Support |
| 34 | Promoting Safe & Respectful Communities (SARC) everywhere | Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Student-led priority | On campus | $12,000.00 | Promoting Safe & Respectful Communities (SARC) everywhere |
| 35 | Providing food & drink to students - UOW Bega Valley | Bega Valley | Student Engagement and Campus Life | UOW | Student-led priority | On campus | $8,000.00 | Providing food & drink to students - UOW Bega Valley |
| 36 | Student Advocacy Services | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online; Innovation Campus | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $300,000.00 | Student Advocacy Services |
| 37 | Pulse Pantry | Wollongong | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | PULSE | Student-led priority | On campus | $204,022.90 | Pulse Pantry |
| 38 | Regional Campuses Wellbeing Events and Workshops - Eurobodalla | Eurobodalla | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $3,200.00 | Regional Campuses Wellbeing Events and Workshops - Eurobodalla |
| 39 | Regional Campuses Wellbeing Events and Workshops - Bega Valley | Bega Valley | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $3,200.00 | Regional Campuses Wellbeing Events and Workshops - Bega Valley |
| 40 | Regional Campuses Wellbeing Events and Workshops - Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven; UOW Online | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $8,000.00 | Regional Campuses Wellbeing Events and Workshops - Shoalhaven |
| 41 | Regional Metro Fresh Food Pop-Ups | Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | PULSE | Student-led priority | On campus | $82,360.00 | Regional Metro Fresh Food Pop-Ups |
| 42 | Representative Sports Program | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Southern Highlands | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | PULSE | Student-led priority | On campus | $85,000.00 | Representative Sports Program |
| 43 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Respect in Motion + She's a Crowd Collaboration | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; Innovation Campus | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $47,000.00 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Respect in Motion + She's a Crowd Collaboration |
| 44 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Collaboration with Graphic Design Students | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Southern Highlands; Innovation Campus | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $3,500.00 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Collaboration with Graphic Design Students |
| 45 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Library | Wollongong | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $2,000.00 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) Library |
| 46 | Innovation Campus Shared student quiet study space and library | Innovation Campus | Student Engagement and Campus Life | UOW | Student-led priority | On campus | $14,349.00 | Innovation Campus Shared student quiet study space and library |
| 47 | UOW Shoalhaven Social Clubs and Beverage Services | Shoalhaven | Student Engagement and Campus Life | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $20,000.00 | UOW Shoalhaven Social Clubs and Beverage Services |
| 48 | UOW Southern Highlands - Wellbeing | Southern Highlands | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $1,600.00 | UOW Southern Highlands - Wellbeing |
| 49 | UOW Southern Highlands Student Social Activities Food and Beverage Services | Southern Highlands | Student Engagement and Campus Life | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $4,000.00 | UOW Southern Highlands Student Social Activities Food and Beverage Services |
| 50 | Steps to Success - Academic Coaching for At-risk Students | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online | Developing Study Skills (including orientation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $105,155.70 | Steps to Success - Academic Coaching for At-risk Students |
| 51 | Student Representation Administration Assistant | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online; Innovation Campus | Student Engagement and Campus Life | UOW | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $102,144.00 | Student Representation Administration Assistant |
| 52 | Subsidised Student Dinners | Wollongong | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | PULSE | Student-led priority | On campus | $125,000.00 | Subsidised Student Dinners |
| 53 | UOW Sutherland Student Experience and Success including Food, Beverages, and Engagement | Sutherland | Student Engagement and Campus Life | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $18,000.00 | UOW Sutherland Student Experience and Success including Food, Beverages, and Engagement |
| 54 | Sydney and Wollongong Housing Support | Wollongong; Innovation Campus; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; UOW Online | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $199,059.00 | Sydney and Wollongong Housing Support |
| 55 | UOW Sydney CBD Student Engagement | Sydney CBD | Student Engagement and Campus Life | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $45,500.00 | UOW Sydney CBD Student Engagement |
| 56 | The Tert as Student-Led Media | Wollongong; UOW Online | Student Engagement and Campus Life | WUSA | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $37,000.00 | The Tert as Student-Led Media |
| 57 | UOW Liverpool Student Experience and Success | Liverpool; UOW Online | Student Engagement and Campus Life | UOW | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $80,680.00 | UOW Liverpool Student Experience and Success |
| 58 | UOW Maker Space - General Making Sessions | Wollongong | Student Engagement and Campus Life | Faculty | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $53,200.00 | UOW Maker Space - General Making Sessions |
| 59 | UOW Tax Clinic: helping students with their financial affairs | Wollongong; UOW Online | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | Faculty | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $75,500.00 | UOW Tax Clinic: helping students with their financial affairs |
| 60 | Student Welfare Support | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online; Innovation Campus | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $459,871.44 | Student Welfare Support |
| 61 | Wellness by Pulse, Theme days, Festivals, Events | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online; Innovation Campus | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | PULSE | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $305,450.00 | Wellness by Pulse, Theme days, Festivals, Events |
| 62 | White Cedar Indigenous Garden | Wollongong; UOW Online | Student Engagement and Campus Life | PULSE | Other SSAF funded projects | Online; On campus | $18,873.00 | White Cedar Indigenous Garden |
| 63 | Womens Collective Events | Wollongong; UOW Online | Student Engagement and Campus Life | WUSA | Student-led priority | On campus | $3,000.00 | Womens Collective Events |
| 64 | WUPA Representatives Training and Honorarium Support | Wollongong; Sydney CBD; UOW Online | Student Engagement and Campus Life | WUPA | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $20,000.00 | WUPA Representatives Training and Honorarium Support |
| 65 | WUSA Free Period Products Refill | Wollongong | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | WUSA | Student-led priority | On campus | $18,420.00 | WUSA Free Period Products Refill |
| 66 | WUSA Onshore Campuses and NUS Travel Subsidies | Wollongong; Liverpool; Sutherland; Sydney CBD; Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Southern Highlands; UOW Online; Innovation Campus | Student Engagement and Campus Life | WUSA | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $10,000.00 | WUSA Onshore Campuses and NUS Travel Subsidies |
| 67 | WUSA Representatives Honorarium Support | Wollongong; UOW Online | Student Engagement and Campus Life | WUSA | Student-led priority | Online; On campus | $55,500.00 | WUSA Representatives Honorarium Support |
| 68 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) You Can’t Ask That - Educational Panel | Wollongong; Liverpool | Student Health and Wellbeing (including sport and recreation) | UOW | Other SSAF funded projects | On campus | $6,000.00 | Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC) You Can’t Ask That - Educational Panel |
Funding allocation process
Each year UOW calls for submissions from student led groups, staff and affiliates for projects that to be funded by SSAF in the following year. This submission process requires prospective project managers to detail the value of the project, linking to SSAF Survey results and other consultation, aligning to the legislated SSAF criteria and outlining deliverables for the UOW student community.
UOW has made a commitment that 100% of the project submissions requesting SSAF will be directed to the Student SSAF Subcommittee for review and to provide recommendations to the UOW Senior Executive on allocations, with a minimum of 40% of the projects prioritised and noted to receive a direct allocation from this student led group.
On 5 November 2025, the Department of Education approved the 2026 UOW Transition Plan which requested a three-year transition arrangement to reach compliance with the amendments to SSAF legislation within HESA and associated guidelines, to allocate a minimum of 40% of SSAF revenue to student led organisations. This plan includes working alongside student led groups to improve their financial and corporate governance processes, and a capability uplift for student representatives involved with SSAF.
For the 2026 funding round, 70 submissions were received. UOW's SSAF Subcommittee, has identified 31 projects that they wish to invest in, to the value of $3,554,696.01. The SSAF Subcommittee has also reviewed the other 39 submissions and provided recommendations to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education) and Vice President (Operations) which has then resulted in the total allocation. All projects receiving SSAF in 2026 can be found below.
The SAC SSAF Subcommittee is a group of elected and appointed student representatives that voice student interests and provide direct input into the allocation of SSAF Fees. The SAC SSAF Subcommittee reviews project submissions and student survey data and then prioritises the importance of the project, providing recommendations to the University. See the Terms of Reference here.
Previous years SSAF funding allocation
The following pages contain detailed information about how the SSAF revenue has been allocated in previous years based on student consultation.
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