National Association of Australian University Colleges
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National Association of Australian University Colleges (NAAUC)
Location
Various
Full name
The National Association of Australian University Colleges
Established
1967
President
Abbey Miller
Website
The National Association of Australian University Colleges Inc (NAAUC) is the peak representative body for students living on Australian tertiary campuses. As a non-profit association, NAAUC aims to coordinate communication between a network of residences on a national scale, foster goodwill amongst association members, and liaise with college heads and administration in order to provide the best possible advice and referral to Australian colleges, residential halls of residences and student villages.
NAAUC was founded during a small gathering of College Club Presidents and Senior Students at an Intercollegiate Conference held in Canberra in 1967. The goal was to provide a forum for tertiary leaders living on campus, and the cause didn't stop there.
Aims
The aims of the Association were established in 1968:
To co-ordinate, on a national scale, a network of communications between members of the Association
To implement a system of liaison with heads of college in order to further the interests of member colleges and halls
To foster goodwill and understanding between members of the Association
To promote the efficient administration of college, hall and residential associations throughout the country
To provide colleges with information regarding pertinent issues
To develop and enable professionalism within college student bodies
To lead the development of colleges
The Executive
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An executive of nine members are chosen by member residences each year to co-ordinate the activities and provide direction to the association for the following year.
The positions are President, Vice-President (Development), Vice-President (Engagement), Treasurer, Secretary, Academic Director, Creative Director, Conference Directors and Immediate Past Executive. A team of State Representatives and Working Party also supports the Executive Committee.
The Current (2025) Executive is:
President: Abbey Miller (St Hilda's College, University of Melbourne)
Vice-President (Development): Chelsea Moor (The Women's College, University of Queensland)
Vice-President (Engagement): Carys Butler (St Thomas More, University of Western Australia)
Secretary: Caragh Lawson (Jane Franklin Hall, University of Tasmania)
Treasurer: Jed Hera-Singh (Emmanuel College, University of Queensland)
Academic Director: Isabel Nolke (The Women's College, University of Queensland)
Creative Director: Charles Townsend (Jane Franklin Hall, University of Tasmania)
Conference Director: Evie Archer (Janet Clarke Hall, University of Melbourne)
Immediate Past President: Lilli Anderson (The Women's College, University of Queensland)
Annual Conference
The association holds an annual conference for its members and involves a program of various activities all with relevance to on-campus residential living. At each year's Conference, several colleges present bids in competition to host the conference in their city the following year. Two conference directors from the host city are appointed and are responsible for the planning and running of the program under the supervision of the executive. The program typically includes;
Workshops
Conflict Resolution
Event Planning
Effective Changeover and Strategic Planning
Addiction, Drugs and Alcohol
Mental Wellness on Res
Cultivating Communities
Residential Relationships
Responsibilities of an Office Bearer
Role Development Seminars
The NAAUC Conference has a vast alumnus of veteran college leaders to encourage and aid future leaders. The Role Development Seminars are a key tool in passing information to prospective office seekers and in sharing lessons learned - the hard way - from other colleges. These sessions outline what prospective student leaders should do in preparation for appointment, what sort of commitment various positions involve and issues they should consider upon successful appointment. Seminars are presented in the areas of student club President and Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Social Officer and Residential Advisor.
Community service
One of the more recent additions to the conference program has been a community service outing. These outings have included day-long trips to areas outside host cities to survey and work on damaged land and vegetation. In 2005 the conference delegation planted more than 2000 tube stock native plants at a 93-hectare site in the Galada Tamboore Reserve in outer Melbourne.
Parliamentary Debating
The model debate gives delegates the opportunity to match their wits in an educational and slightly comical look at contentious college issues. Always one of the highlights of the week, the conference parliamentary debate is usually held at the host city's Parliament House.
Social Events
A full social program is the tradition of the annual conference. From our staple events such as Merch-Swap, Charity Auction, Opening Dinner and Welcome to Country, to new and innovative events including NAAUC Runway and Charity Fair. NAAUC introduces new event ideas to colleges that focuses on inclusiveness and engagement. Night outings to renowned landmarks and activities unique to the host city are also popular, and in the past have included trips to the Fremantle Prison, AFL games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as well as others. In-house functions and a black-tie ball held at the end of the conference week are a highlight for many.
State associations
South Australia
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During the COVID-19 crisis, the NAAUC team has strived to provide resources and support for communities that have taken heavy hits to their social and financial activities. In April 2020, the organisation published a handbook to assist student leaders in the continuation of community activities whilst under government restrictions and physical distancing measures.
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