Together will put cost-of-living at the heart of Welfare.

Welfare

$50 Food 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.

Union Mart is a vital resource, but it's at capacity. Reports show that there is significant demand for Union Mart, but UMSU has failed to expand it.

Expand Union Mart

More spots, more times, more options, more access to Union Mart

Every semester thousands of dollars worth of textbooks, lab coats, calculators, and more are thrown away when students move house, graduate or leave Melbourne. New students often purchase the exact same items weeks later.

Secondhand Study Materials

Instead of paying full price for study materials, we will establish a re-use system.