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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).

Meet your Senate members

Val (Jennifer) Slade

Ballarat and surrounds student representative 

Kim Curwood

Ballarat and surrounds student representative  

Jase Squires 

Distance education/off campus student representative 

Foluke Brown Olorunlose 

Equity, diversity and social inclusion advocate 

Miliya Celin Joseph

International student representative 

Alexander Pugsley

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

Dusty Robins

TAFE student representative 

Saleha Nadeem

Post graduate 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, email a student rep below or contact 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)