Run by students like you, for students like you. Tasmanian University Student Association (TUSA) is your student association. From fun in the sun and getting social to professional development and finding support, we’re here to help you get what you need from your uni experience. We’ll provide you with opportunities to help you grow and connect with people who challenge you, support you, and inspire you to be bold.
We’re here to provide you with an independent voice and empower student-driven change through leadership and community building.
Our mission is to create the best student experience through Clubs and Societies, Student Advocacy & Support Services (including a community legal service), subsidised trips to explore our beautiful island, lutruwita (Tasmania) – UTE , Volunteering, Events, Training and Workshops, and heaps more (be sure to load up on our freebies!)
We are working with the University of Tasmania to deliver an incredible series of experiences for our commencing students in Semester 2 2023.
We’re running plenty of events, find yourself one below!
Orientation: Let's Get Wild (7 July 2023)
Southern Campus
Let’s Get Wild: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Friday 7 July – Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us and get up close and personal with some of Tassie’s iconic wildlife – we’re talking Tasmanian devils, quolls and kangaroos! This unique small group includes a guided tour, coach transport and snacks, normally valued at over $100, yours for just $15! For many of the animals you’ll meet, Tasmania is the only place you’ll see them on earth as they no longer exist anywhere else. For others, Tasmania is a last refuge – they are survivors of legions that once spanned a continent but now this little island is all they have left. Bonorong operates Tasmania’s largest 24/7 Wildlife Rescue Service, bringing aid to thousands of animals each year. Enjoy a tour with Bonorong’s Wildlife Keepers, visiting wombat, devil and echidna enclosures to provide an up-close experience. Enjoy this wonderful intimate and educational experience!
Group 1 – 8.30am-11.30am
Password: bonoronggroup1
Group 2 – 11.30am – 2.30pm SOLD OUT
JOIN THE WAIT LIST
Group 3 – 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Password: bonoronggroup3
Northern Campus
Let’s Get Wild: Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary
Friday 7 July – Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us and get up close and personal with some of Tassie’s iconic wildlife – we’re talking Tasmanian devils, quolls and kangaroos! This unique small group includes a guided tour, coach transport and snacks, normally valued at over $100, yours for just $15! Trowunna is a conservation-based sanctuary for native wildlife, which includes a breeding program and home for wildlife that are unable to be released back into the wild. Trowunna is committed to caring for injured and orphaned wildlife and offer a safe release site for many of these animals before they’re released into the wild. Enjoy over 70 acres of natural habitat and enjoy this wonderful intimate and educational experience!
Group 1 – 8.20am-1pm
Password: trowunnagroup1
Group 2 – 1pm-5pm
Password: trowunnagroup2
Week 1: Meet TUSA + Clubs & Societies (10 - 14 July 2023)
It’s your first week at uni (or your first week back), so come meet the TUSA team and some of our Clubs and Societies and join us for some free food and all the good vibes!
Let’s Get Soup’d with TUSA Clubs & Societies
Tuesday 11 July, 11:30AM
Lazenby’s Courtyard, Sandy Bay Campus
Let’s Get Grill’d with TUSA Clubs & Societies
Tuesday 11 July, 11:30AM
Queen Elizabeth Walk, Newnham Campus
Let’s Get Soup’d with TUSA Clubs & Societies
Wednesday 12 July, 11:30AM
West Park Campus
Week 2: Let's Talk About SHAG! (17 - 21 July 2023)
SHAG: Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance.
SHAG is TUSA’s sexpo where you can cum, learn, and embrace sex positivity, the importance of healthy relationships, sexual identities, safer sexual practices, sexual health services and reduce the stigmas on these topics.
Click the (+) button over each QR codes in the poster to learn more and get your tickets.
SHAG is a SSAF-funded initiative supported by the Tasmanian University Student Association.
Safe n’ Sexy Seminar Monday 17 July, 7:30PM via Online Calling all UTAS students to ‘take a roll in the hay’ for an engaging, ‘intimate’, safe and sexy chat with sexual health and wellbeing sexpert, Katherine Plume from Safe and Sexy. Get your tickets at https://shagsafesexyseminar-event.getqpay.com/
SHAG n’ Drag Thursday 20 July, 6PM @ TUSA Building, Sandy Bay Campus The Pride Society of TUSA is hosting a drag night, let’s SHAG and Drag the night away! Get your tickets at https://shagpridesocietysdra-event.getqpay.com/
Sexual Assault First Aid Tuesday 18 July, 9:30AM @ Sandy Bay Campus and via Online This essential workshop focuses on empowering anyone with practical skills and evidence-based knowledge to respond to a disclosure in a trauma-informed ‘best-practice’ manner. Register now: https://sastrainingsem2-event.getqpay.com/
Market Day Wednesday 19 July, 11AM @ Lazenby’s Courtyard, Sandy Bay Campus Come ‘get lucky’ at Sandy Bay and explore all the services available in Tasmania for your sexual health, well-being, and fun! Goodies and food are free for the taking so don’t miss this ‘boink’! Get your tickets at https://shagmarketday-event.getqpay.com/
Let’s Get Cruisy (LAUNCESTON) Thursday 20 July, 6PM @ Seaport, Launceston Let’s Get Cruisy down the Tamar River! This is the boat party you won’t want to miss. Get your suit and dress on, let your hair down, and join us for a night full of memories!
This is an 18+ event and weather permitting. Get your tickets ($50) at https://letsgetcruisy-event.getqpay.com/