Cost of Living
If elected to the guild, elevate YOUR VOICE will fight for:
MORE FREE FOOD
· Regular Free Hot Breakfasts on Weekdays
· More free food during assessment and exam periods.
· Food giveaways and pop-ups throughout semester.
A STRONGER FOOD PANTRY
· Seek greater Curtin investment in the Food Pantry.
· Build partnerships with supermarkets and food suppliers.
· Run regular food donation drives.
· Expand the availability and variety of essential groceries.
COST-OF-LIVING SUPPORT
· Cost-of-Living Cards for students experiencing financial hardship - $100 VISA CARDS
· Emergency Rent Assistance
· International Student Hardship Grants
· Emergency Flight Grants for regional and international students
· Increase the amount of bursaries.
· More easily accessible hardship support.
CHEAPER FOOD ON CAMPUS
· $3 Coffee
· $3 Snacks
· More $5 meal options around campus
· Coffee vending machine and hot meals.
· Better affordable food for students studying late.
· Free ALT MILK
END HIDDEN COURSE COSTS
· Mandatory equipment.
· Textbooks.
· Software.
· Placement requirements.
· Approximate additional costs.
· Where students can get financial help.
· Expand the Reuse Hub.
· Lab coats.
· Calculators.
· PPE.
· Reusable course materials.
THE PROFESSIONAL CLOSET
Professional clothing for:
· Job interviews.
· Internships.
· Placements.
· Career fairs.
· Networking.
· Graduate recruitment.