What Tasmanian University Student Association does

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Name

Tasmanian University Student Association

Legal name

Tasmanian University Student Association

Website

https://tusa.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

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Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Organizations & Club Administration (EDALAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Campus Events, Programming & Student Engagement (EDALAHAC), Student Engagement & Belonging Initiatives (EDALABAJ), Student Affairs Administration (Conduct, Wellbeing, Support Oversight) (EDADAKAC)

Keywords

• Student advocacy services
• Campus welfare support
• Student legal advice
• Food security programs
• Student representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandy Bay, Tasmania

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Student Membership Fees: Membership fees were made compulsory for students in 1930. These fees fund TUSA operations, advocacy services, and student programs. The organization also receives funding through a formal funding agreement with the University of Tasmania.
2. Food Hub Program: Food Hub provides free and affordable food to students. Fresh meals at Rozelle are priced at $7.50. The program is supported by government grants and donations rather than generating revenue.
3. Training Services: Mental Health First Aid training generates revenue through enrollment fees: $150 for current UTAS students and $330 for general enrollment. Other training workshops may have associated costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

TUSA is the peak student representative body for approximately 35,000 University of Tasmania students, delivering advocacy, welfare, and community services across five campuses. Core offerings include the Student Advocacy Service, Student Legal Service, Financial Support Programs, Food Hub, Mental Health First Aid training, 130+ Clubs and Societies, and elected student representation on university governance committees.

Product overview

The Tasmanian University Student Association (TUSA) is a student-led collective offering a comprehensive suite of advocacy, support, and community services for approximately 35,000 University of Tasmania students. Rather than a unified technology product, TUSA's portfolio consists of interconnected student services including the Food Hub (food security), Student Advocacy Service, Student Legal Service, Financial Support Programs, Mental Health First Aid Training, Training and Workshops, Clubs and Societies (130+ organizations), Student Media (Togatus and Student Media Team), Student Representation through elected council members, Safe Spaces, Housing Support, Events Programs, and Research initiatives. These services work together to support student welfare, representation, and community building across TUSA's multiple campuses in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, and Rozelle (Sydney).

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Hub A food security program providing free and affordable food to UTAS students across all campuses, including fresh produce, pantry staples, ready-made meals (fresh meals at Rozelle priced at $7.50), personal care items, and community cooking classes.
• Student Advocacy Service Independent advocacy and welfare support for University of Tasmania students facing academic integrity allegations, student complaints, behaviour and conduct matters, and general welfare concerns.
• Student Legal Service Free and confidential legal advice service delivered in partnership with Youth Law Australia and UTAS Law Students, available to TUSA members.
• Financial Support Programs Financial assistance for UTAS students comprising grants, loans and bursaries, the TUSA Birth Control Subsidy, financial counselling through Anglicare Financial Counselling, and access to the UTAS Tax Clinic.
• Clubs and Societies Membership and community access to 130+ student-led clubs and societies covering academic, recreational, cultural, political, spiritual, and special-interest areas, with support for creating, running, and promoting clubs.
• Mental Health First Aid Training Accredited Mental Health First Aid training program teaching participants how to provide initial support to others experiencing mental health problems or crises, priced at $150 for UTAS students and $330 for general enrollment.
• Training and Workshops A suite of student-development workshops covering practical promotional skills, project management certification, event management, first aid training, and drug and alcohol awareness training.
• Togatus Student-led media publication providing news, opinion, and content for the University of Tasmania student community.
• Student Elections Annual elections for student representatives to the TUSA Student Council and National Union of Students delegates, conducted via online voting open to all enrolled UTAS students.
• Safe Spaces Designated inclusive physical spaces across UTAS campuses, including the Women's Space, Queer Space, and Parenting Rooms, supporting equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
• Housing and Accommodation Support Support services addressing student housing needs and helping UTAS students navigate accommodation challenges.
• Events and Programs Campus events program including Orientation Week, Student Life Expo, SHAG Market Day, Mini Clubs and Societies Day, Unique Tassie Experiences, and Shut Up & Write sessions.
• Students as Partners Program Framework for authentic student engagement in university decision-making, enabling students to collaborate as equals with staff on educational goals.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tasmanian Government Healthy Fund TasmaniacoreOthersGovernment partner supporting the TUSA Food Hub program. The Food Hub offers free and affordable food to UTAS students to address food insecurity across all campuses. Tasmanian Government support enables the program to provide fresh produce, pantry staples, and ready-made meals to students in need.
• University of TasmaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional partner. TUSA operates as the officially recognized student representative body for UTAS students. The University provides funding to TUSA through a formal funding agreement and hosts TUSA offices on campus. TUSA representatives hold positions on University Council and key committees.
• Tasmanian Community FundminorOthersCommunity funder supporting TUSA Food Hub and community programs. The Tasmanian Community Fund provides grants to support community initiatives across Tasmania.
• City of HobartminorOthersLocal government partner supporting TUSA Food Hub initiatives in Hobart. City of Hobart provides funding or in-kind support for food security programs serving students.
• Loaves & Fishes TasmaniaminorOthersProgram partner for Food Hub. Loaves & Fishes Tasmania is a food relief organization that may supply food items to TUSA Food Hub program.
• Gateway Life SolutionsminorOthersProgram partner supporting TUSA Food Hub. Gateway Life Solutions may provide services, food items, or support for food security initiatives.
• Eat Well TasmaniaminorOthersProgram partner for Food Hub and food education programs. Eat Well Tasmania supports healthy eating initiatives and may collaborate on nutrition education and food access programs.
• OzHarvestminorOthersFood rescue organization partnering with TUSA Food Hub. OzHarvest rescues surplus food and redistributes it to organizations supporting those in need, including TUSA's food programs for students.
• FoodBankminorOthersNational food relief organization partnering with TUSA Food Hub. FoodBank provides food supplies to help stock the Food Hub's pantry offerings for UTAS students.
• Tas EthicalminorOthersTas Ethical manages TUSA's ethical investment portfolio. In 2021, TUSA switched to ethical investment to align with student advocacy for the University to shift to ethical investment. TUSA partnered with Tas Ethical to deliver an ethically sound investment portfolio with positive community impact.
• Anglicare Financial CounsellingcoreOthersTUSA offers Anglicare Financial Counselling services to students through referral arrangements. Students can access free financial counselling for issues including Centrelink applications, housing bond/arrears, UTAS fees, budgeting, and scam/fraud support.
• Youth Law AustraliacoreOthersYouth Law Australia collaborates with TUSA on the Student Legal Service, providing free and confidential legal advice to students. The partnership also extends to cost of living advocacy work.
• AFCS (Anglicare Financial Counselling Service)coreOthersAFCS provides dedicated financial counselling services to UTAS students via TUSA referral. TUSA maintains a formal referral form and process for students to access Anglicare financial counselling appointments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Direct peers

• Adelaide University Student Union (AU Students' Union): Student union providing advocacy, clubs, media, and welfare services at the University of Adelaide. Comparable membership-funded non-profit operating across multiple campuses and serving a similar scale of Australian university students.
• RMIT Student Union (RU): Student representative body and service provider at RMIT University, offering advocacy, clubs, food programs, and welfare support. Highly comparable membership-based non-profit model to TUSA.
• Flinders University Student Association (FUSA): Student representative body at Flinders University providing advocacy, clubs, and welfare services. Comparable regional/multi-campus Australian university student association structure to TUSA.
• La Trobe Student Association (LTSA): Student association providing advocacy, clubs, and welfare services at La Trobe University. Comparable in role as the statutory student representative body on a multi-campus Victorian/regional university.
• University of Queensland Union (UQU): Incorporated student union serving UQ with advocacy, events, food support, and clubs. Comparable membership-funded, multi-service non-profit delivering student welfare at a major Australian research university.
• Swinburne Student Union (SSU): Student union at Swinburne University of Technology offering advocacy, clubs, and student services. Comparable as another Australian university-based membership student association with similar service mix to TUSA.
• Monash Student Association (MSA): Student-led association at Monash University delivering advocacy, clubs, and student services across multiple campuses. Directly comparable scale, governance model, and service portfolio to TUSA.
• University of Sydney Union (USU): Peak student representative body and membership-based services provider at the University of Sydney. Directly comparable to TUSA in offering advocacy, clubs, events, food support, and training to a large Australian university student body.
• Melbourne University Students Union (UMSU): Independently incorporated student association serving University of Melbourne students with advocacy, clubs, media, and welfare services. Closest model-match to TUSA's compulsory-membership, multi-service structure.

Broad incumbents

• National Union of Students (NUS): Peak national body for Australian student associations, including Tasmania's own historical affiliation. TUSA is associated with NUS delegate structures, making NUS a sector-wide incumbent peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/tusa.org.au
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tasmanian-university-student-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/tusa.org.au

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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