Consistent Semester 2 Mid-Semester Break
A consistent mid-semester break to be in the middle of semester 2.
Together Policies
What we stand for
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Together Flagship Policies
Our core policies that we will fight for across the Union.
Bad landlord registry
Registry of local landlords for students to check over before they enter a lease.
Timely Feedback
Across faculties, all assessment results and actionable feedback should be visible to students in a timely manner.
Extended Library Hours
Keep libraries open longer during exam periods.
Student Swap Shop
Reducing waste and costs for students, this service will enable students staying short-term to exchange furniture and home goods.
$50 Cost of Living Voucher
As an emergency cost-of-living measure, we will ensure that every student gets a $50 food voucher to help them get through the semester.
"It Happened in Class" Racism Reporting Tool
Documenting and addressing racism experienced within learning environments
Welfare
Together will put cost-of-living at the heart of Welfare.
Expand Union Mart
More spots, more times, more options, more access to Union Mart
$50 Cost of Living Voucher
As an emergency cost-of-living measure, we will ensure that every student gets a $50 food voucher to help them get through the semester.
Secondhand Study Materials
Instead of paying full price for study materials, we will establish a re-use system.
Education – Academic
Together will fight to make students' lives easier, and improve the quality of our education.
11:59pm Assessments
Across the university, we will advocate for online-based submissions to have a universal 11:59pm deadline.
Extended Library Hours
Keep libraries open longer during exam periods.
Timely Feedback
Across faculties, all assessment results and actionable feedback should be visible to students in a timely manner.
Women's
Women's Cost of Living Hub
Bringing together more access to better quality period products, food relief, emergency financial assistance, tenancy support and other existing UMSU/University services in one easy-to-navigate resource.
Women's Employability Program
Build an employability program that helps women enter industries, progress within them and deal with gendered workplace issues.
Women's Health Support
Give women students reliable health information and clearer pathways to appropriate services.
Women's Safety Initiative
Move the Women’s Department from primarily reactive support toward prevention, preparedness and institutional advocacy.
Education – Public
Cut ties with weapons companies
Students don’t want their money or their university supporting weapons companies
End the ban on student protest
Together will work to end the blanket ban on indoor protests
Cancel the Ramsey Centre donation
Together will advocate for the cancellation of any involvement with the Ramsey Centre
Solidarity with striking staff and tutors
Together will support staff and tutors taking industrial action
Bad landlord registry
Registry of local landlords for students to check over before they enter a lease.
Creative Arts
More Evening Creative Events
More creative arts events after classes
Student Marketplace and Gig Registry
A place for students to participate in arts and earn money
Activities
Free Drinks & Bring-a-Friend Culture
Free soft drinks, easier to bring and make friends
Student Talent Showcases
More showcases to celebrate Unimelb talent
Student-Led Event Design
More surveys, idea submissions, ongoing feedback
Clubs and Societies
Greater funding for our clubs
Greater Funding for the Clubs and Societies Department
Club safety
Ensure clubs are a safe space for everyone
Website Revamp
The UMSU Clubs Online Website will be revamped with new features to make it easier to navigate.
Anti-Stacking Measures
Ensure clubs are independent and not used as political tools
Disabilities
ADHD and ASD diagnosis at uni
Pathways to ASD and ADHD diagnosis through UniMelb Health-Service
Academic Adjustment Plan Equity
Academic Adjustment Plans are not enforceable across faculties.
Improve access to dietary requirement food
Gluten-free and ARFID safe food options are sparse and expensive.
People of Colour
"It Happened in Class" Racism Reporting Tool
Documenting and addressing racism experienced within learning environments
Creative POC Series
A chance to showcase your culture through music, storytelling and art!
POC Grants
Provide support to student-led projects and ideas
Queer
Inquiry into transphobia
Launch a serious inquiry into transphobia across Unimelb campuses and in Unimelb services.
Informed consent for HRT into the Unimelb Health Service
Informed Consent Gender Affirming HRT prescribed by UniMelb Health Service GPs
Improve collective engagement, attendance and catering
Make our collectives even better!
Indigenous
Raise up your voice
Provide representation where there currently is none, and force the university to carve out space for us, making sure we are considered and consulted on matters our voices should already have been heard on.
Relaunch
Grants and emergency funding for Indigenous students
Remind
Remind the university that Indigenous students are here, and we matter.