Port Macquarie

I would love to have the opportunity to be part of the Port Macquarie campus SRC as I am passionate about any issues that arise. The current state of the world has led to less planning of in-person events at the Port Macquarie campus. I hope to help organise safe events once the university is safe to do so. I was part of the SRC at my high school and I was part of the team that organised the communications about events that the SRC ran. I would love the same or a similar opportunity. My passion and drive is only paralleled by my desire to help others. Any time I encounter an obstacle or issue, I look to correct it as soon as possible. The same goes for any issues that any students may run into while studying at CSU.

I have absolutely loved my time on SRC and am electing to be re-nominated. In the last 2 years I have strived to make real changes and be a loud voice within the CSU Student Body. My goal for being a student leader has always been for everyone who walks through the doors to succeed whether it’s through peer tutoring, more textbooks that are readily available for our courses or trying to implement better systems for exam time studying. I believe I carry many of the qualities that a good leader should hold including loyalty, dedication and community spirit. I would love to continue to be a voice within the student body and be able to turn students’ issues into actions. I want to make everyone’s experience at CSU not only an educational one but also memorable and enjoyable.

I would like to be a part of the SRC because I believe that student representation is necessary in order to create positive change. I believe that students have a number of important messages that need to be conveyed and that is something that I am hugely passionate about, giving people a voice and creating change. I hope that we can work together to create something we can all be proud of.

I'm an international student from South Africa and have chosen to study a Business Degree at CSU because it offers me a chance to live by the sea and be involved in student/campus life. I'd like to see more international student involvement on campus to share our different life experiences. Just as Australia is enriching our lives and experiences, we can enrich Australian students. I would like to be the voice of students in enhancing their student life at CSU. I'm a good listener and will work to make worthwhile and positive changes to our time as students. I spend a great deal of time on campus and am always a friendly face to chat to and be your voice at the SRC.

I’ve been involved in many aspects of university life and strongly believe I can contribute more to the Port Macquarie Campus by being elected to the SRC. At campus level I’ve assisted the SRC at many events, I hold the position of Vice President of the Creative Guild – Photography and I’m a Future Moves Leader. In 2019 I was an Orientation Leader. These positions have allowed me to work alongside like-minded students to make Port Campus the place to be. At University level I am the undergraduate representative on the University Academic Senate. This opportunity has been invaluable to me as it has taught me how change can be made at university level and ensure students’ voices are heard. I believe I’d make a great addition to the SRC team. I’d work hard to have student voices heard and make their experience at CSU a memorable one.

Hi, my name is Kyra and I am a nursing student studying at the Port Macquarie campus. I would love to be a part of the Student Representative Council so that I am able to be a voice for other students and their needs towards succeeding throughout their degrees. I am a passionate volunteer with a drive to help. Please consider me, as I believe I will be a valuable asset.

I am a First Nations student who is currently in my 4th year of study. I am wanting to be a part of the Student Representative Council to help improve student life especially in relation to having a healthy work/study/fun balance because being a student for the past few years I understand the importance, especially in current times with COVID-19. I want to be a voice for students of all walks of life and am happy to raise any suggestions or concerns to the right people to get it heard. I am very motivated and have been apart of the Student Representative Council before so I understand the responsibilities.

I love the sense of community Port Macquarie campus has and am always trying to help and be there for my fellow students within my degree. I'd also love to be able to be there for all students as I am a strong believer in equality and equity regardless of gender, age, background, orientation etc. In times of study and even more so with the current state of the world, to be there for others and have that support, voice and sense of belonging not only in regards to education but also socially and mentally. Also passionate about reducing our use of single use plastics and taking measure to preserve our planet for the future.

There have been numerous complaints about campus and res life being underwhelming, I seek to remedy that through many means 1. A dramatic increase in events, even without the threat of COVID session 1 lacked many events, I would push for more memorable events like the dog day and exam coffees, plus competitive and casual events with prizes. 2. More focus on clubs, we simply do not have enough clubs and participation is nearly non-existent, this is a fundamental part of uni life that's being neglected, new and existing clubs would be rewarded and promoted. 3. More stream lined permissions and planning, students/groups/clubs shouldn't have to struggle so much with getting permission to use rooms etc. they must be incentivised at the very least. I am a very passionate student and will take this opportunity to make CSU the best it can possibly be.

Hi, my name is Connor and I am currently studying for my Bachelor of Nursing. I believe becoming a part of the SRC would be the perfect platform to help people through the daily struggles of uni life, encouraging a healthy work-life balance. I am a strong advocate for the LGBTQI+ and mental health community and would love the opportunity to be a student advocate within these areas as I know that COVID-19 has had a major impact on university student life. Please consider me to be a part of the SRC today. thank you.

Really simply, I wish to join the SRC to assist in making CSU Port Macquarie a more fun, enjoyable, and inclusive place for Current and Future Students. Whether that be through helping create fun activities or championing causes that matter to our community I intend to do this with verve, approachability, and kindness.

Hi, my name Georgia and I am a third-year student studying a Bachelor of Criminal Justice. I want every student to be safe, known, valued, and cared for. Students deserve to have their say and their interests acknowledged, the Student Representative Council is the driving force for real change. I want to improve all aspects of student’s life for campus attendees and residents. I want to work with the diverse range of clubs to ensure they have the support and resources available to continue providing a fun and engaging environment for all. I have been told I am a good listener, and I am excited to hear everyone’s story to make Charles Sturt University Port Macquarie, an inclusive and supportive place for new and returning students. I hope to see you around the Campus soon.

I am studying Master of Information Technology at CSU here in Port. It is my 3rd semester. Studying at CSU is a good experience for me. Previously I completed my Bachelor's Degree in Nautical Science. Then I worked in ships in junior and senior officer ranks. While I was performing my Chief Mate/ Ship Security Officer/ Ship Safety Officer roles on board, I developed my problem-solving skills in a tough environment with various difficulties. I believe I can contribute to all of us as students to deal with the problems that we are experiencing. One of the issues that I could see is that we may need to improve relationships between the students and the industry in order to get the internships and/ or graduate programs as well as job placements after graduation. Thank you in advance to all participants either voters or nominees or members.

As a mature age First Nations student I think I could bring a new and different approach to the SRC. I am currently studying Criminal Justice, and I have a passion for volunteering. I have helped represent the university at the First Nations Women's Festival and I also volunteered at our campus Reconciliation Day event. I am very involved in my community and am currently learning our local Indigenous language, Gatthang. As a first-year student, I am noticing that there is a real disconnect between study and day to day life. I also feel there is a strong youth culture on campus that revolves around drinking and partying, and as a mature age student, I would like to advocate for more family friendly events for our students.

I would like to help other students in managing their studies alongside their lives as part of the SRC. I'm interested in helping to run events and provide supports to students, and I have a special interest in supporting minority groups in uni life. I would also like to be a voice for the LGBTQ+ community, and help to maintain safe and inclusive culture within the university.