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We know many students are feeling upset, isolated and diminished by the Federal Government's decision to double the 485 graduate student visa fee, especially on such short notice, with so little forewarning or explanation. Thousands of lives have been upended by this decision, and whilst we personally know multiple students who want to publicly speak out and express their strong feelings about this, we also know that many are worried about any potential risks this might entail given their precarious visa status. 

This inbox then is for those affected to have their voices heard, whilst remaining safely anonymous.

Submissions can be ANYTHING you would like.

We want to give YOU a voice, so it’s entirely up to you what you would like to say.

These anonymous submissions will be collected and then posted as we build up to our speak-out on the 29th. We hope this will form a powerful collective statement against the government’s shameful decision, and highlight this issue on the level of lived experience.

If you are or know a migrant student affected by this, or just feel ashamed to live in a country that acts this cowardly, make a submission (link in bio) and pass this form on to any and all who would also like to have their voices heard.

PRESENTING our new SRC tote bags! Make sure to get one this week at the SRC stall at welcome Fest 🤩🤩

This design by USyd student Krystal Dallinger-Simpson @culture_2_canvas was commissioned by Grace and coordinated with Gadigal and Dharawal Traditional Owner and artist Nadeena Dixon @nadeenadixonart

This work represents the SRC’s commitment to truth-telling, paying respect to the Country our University was first built on and to the Traditional Owners of this Gadigal Land, and working with our networks of First Nations students and community members.

Thank you so much to Krystal for your work and edits, and Aunty Nadeena for your wisdom and the sharing of your cultural language with us.

PRESENTING our new SRC tote bags! Make sure to get one this week at the SRC stall at welcome Fest 🤩🤩

This design by USyd student Krystal Dallinger-Simpson @culture_2_canvas was commissioned by Grace and coordinated with Gadigal and Dharawal Traditional Owner and artist Nadeena Dixon @nadeenadixonart

This work represents the SRC’s commitment to truth-telling, paying respect to the Country our University was first built on and to the Traditional Owners of this Gadigal Land, and working with our networks of First Nations students and community members.

Thank you so much to Krystal for your work and edits, and Aunty Nadeena for your wisdom and the sharing of your cultural language with us.

PRESENTING our new SRC tote bags! Make sure to get one this week at the SRC stall at welcome Fest 🤩🤩

This design by USyd student Krystal Dallinger-Simpson @culture_2_canvas was commissioned by Grace and coordinated with Gadigal and Dharawal Traditional Owner and artist Nadeena Dixon @nadeenadixonart

This work represents the SRC’s commitment to truth-telling, paying respect to the Country our University was first built on and to the Traditional Owners of this Gadigal Land, and working with our networks of First Nations students and community members.

Thank you so much to Krystal for your work and edits, and Aunty Nadeena for your wisdom and the sharing of your cultural language with us.

The *free* SRC influenza vaccination scheme is back and better than ever for 2026! 🦠🤧

We have 6 bigvaccination sessions across the Camperdown, Westmead and Conservatorium of Music campuses to get keep undergraduate students and our wider community safer this cold & flu season. 🦠😷💉🤧🩻💪🏼

💻 Sign up now using the QR code or link in our bio for an on-campus vaccination or email disabilities.officers@src.usyd.edu.au to ask about getting a free voucher for a flu vax if you can’t make any of the sessions.

📍Building and room locations will be sent to registered participants once finalised.

The *free* SRC influenza vaccination scheme is back and better than ever for 2026! 🦠🤧

We have 6 bigvaccination sessions across the Camperdown, Westmead and Conservatorium of Music campuses to get keep undergraduate students and our wider community safer this cold & flu season. 🦠😷💉🤧🩻💪🏼

💻 Sign up now using the QR code or link in our bio for an on-campus vaccination or email disabilities.officers@src.usyd.edu.au to ask about getting a free voucher for a flu vax if you can’t make any of the sessions.

📍Building and room locations will be sent to registered participants once finalised.

The *free* SRC influenza vaccination scheme is back and better than ever for 2026! 🦠🤧

We have 6 bigvaccination sessions across the Camperdown, Westmead and Conservatorium of Music campuses to get keep undergraduate students and our wider community safer this cold & flu season. 🦠😷💉🤧🩻💪🏼

💻 Sign up now using the QR code or link in our bio for an on-campus vaccination or email disabilities.officers@src.usyd.edu.au to ask about getting a free voucher for a flu vax if you can’t make any of the sessions.

📍Building and room locations will be sent to registered participants once finalised.

Are you at risk of missing a meal because of your financial circumstances?
The SRC has a limited number of $20 vouchers for use at the on-campus Micro Markets.
To apply, complete the SRC Contact Form (bit.ly/contact-a-caseworker) and select "Grocery Voucher". Please note these vouchers must be used on campus before 31 July.

Genocide is violent, protest is not!!

If your capacity to study or pay fees is impacted by the conflict in the Middle East, please contact Student Wellbeing. They can let you know what support is available and refer you to the appropriate University channels.

https://bit.ly/3NA8IXH

Joint Statement from SUPRA and SRC: New $5 Canteen Coming in Semester 2

Dear Students,

In August 2025, following advocacy efforts by student representatives from SUPRA and SRC, the University of Sydney launched a pilot $5 hot meal program, which has been widely welcomed by students. Since the program began, University of Sydney Postgraduate Senate Fellow Weihong Liang, SUPRA Co-President Yiman Wu, and SRC President Grace Street have worked with the University through the Campus Canteen Advisory Working Group, conducting student site tours and attending joint meetings with the University to explore improvements and better respond to student needs.

Through these ongoing efforts, the University of Sydney will open a new $5 canteen at the Electrical Engineering Building (J03) in Semester 2, 2026. The new canteen will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner services, alongside expanded seating areas, offering students a more stable, convenient and affordable on-campus dining option.

The new canteen is expected to commence operations from approximately 3 August 2026, subject to construction progress, and will be located on Level 1 of the Electrical Engineering Building (J03). The current $5 lunch service at Level 3 of the Wentworth Building will continue operating until Friday, 29 May 2026.

We welcome this substantial step forward in affordable student dining and thank students for their continued feedback and engagement. SUPRA and SRC will continue working to ensure the long-term sustainability of the $5 canteen initiative and to better serve all students.

When ending your tenancy, make sure to take photos of everything; walls, floors, shower, sinks, kitchen, windows, everything. Email those photos to your yourself, so that you can prove that you did not damage the property and left it in good condition.

Check out our accommodation guide for more tips and advice:
https://bit.ly/3Qytsjy

This is my second last Honi report for this semester – how time flies! You will all be busy preparing for the end of the semester and deciphering who is who (extra hard this year) in the USU elections running this week, so I’ll keep it brief. Here’s a few things you need to know about what’s happening and what the President and SRC are doing about it:

Two students are reported to have received a University complaint regarding a poster featuring the Handala image, which the SRC stands against – this is a pattern of intimidation and targeting of pro-Palestine activism. Join the rally on campus this Wednesday at 1pm.

The cost-of-living and fuel crisis impacts continue to crush students, and I am continuing to follow up on projects in the works which include a free period product dispenser on campus, the new $5 meal canteen in Semester 2, and further publishing the SRC’s ‘Guide to Living on Little Money’.

Last week was the commemoration of the Nakba, marking 78 years of the dispossession and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. Students for Palestine and the SRC led an on-campus protest to spotlight the institutional complicity over decades.

This week, a meeting of the Academic Standards and Policy Committee will be discussing a proposed change to University calendars which includes removing the STUVAC period for non-semester intensive units. Students have already shown they are against this proposal – students shouldn’t have to have more condensed units and less study time just because the University has over-enrolled and is lacking enough rooms and teachers. It is a quality of education, disability and carer justice, and student welfare issue. I’ll provide an update to this as soon as I can.

Make sure to follow @src_usyd and sign up to our newsletter to get all the news of what’s happening and what campaigns are coming up!

In solidarity,
Grace

The University of Sydney must apologise for this complaint that exemplifies current patterns of cracking down on free speech and anti-Palestinian racism. @studentsagainstwar_ have called for a snap rally on Wednesday at 1pm on Eastern Avenue to protest this injustice.

The University of Sydney must apologise for this complaint that exemplifies current patterns of cracking down on free speech and anti-Palestinian racism. @studentsagainstwar_ have called for a snap rally on Wednesday at 1pm on Eastern Avenue to protest this injustice.

The University of Sydney must apologise for this complaint that exemplifies current patterns of cracking down on free speech and anti-Palestinian racism. @studentsagainstwar_ have called for a snap rally on Wednesday at 1pm on Eastern Avenue to protest this injustice.

The University of Sydney must apologise for this complaint that exemplifies current patterns of cracking down on free speech and anti-Palestinian racism. @studentsagainstwar_ have called for a snap rally on Wednesday at 1pm on Eastern Avenue to protest this injustice.

The University of Sydney must apologise for this complaint that exemplifies current patterns of cracking down on free speech and anti-Palestinian racism. @studentsagainstwar_ have called for a snap rally on Wednesday at 1pm on Eastern Avenue to protest this injustice.

Thinking about discontinuing a subject?

If illness, injury, or misadventure is causing you to be unable to complete a subject, talk to an SRC Caseworker about DC grades and other options.

http://bit.ly/contact-a-caseworker

Are you at risk of missing a meal because of your financial circumstances?

The SRC has a limited number of $20 vouchers for use at the on-campus Micro Markets.

To apply, complete the SRC Contact Form (bit.ly/contact-a-caseworker) and select "Grocery Voucher".

Please note these vouchers must be used on campus before 31 July.