Clubs Resources

Please note, all grant requests are due by end of the second week of November each year

Video: How to Start a Student Club

This page is your one-stop-shop for running your club effectively and ensuring compliance with UNSA's Club Guidelines. Scroll down to find links to forms, how-to guides, and downloadable templates.

Some benefits your club will enjoy when affiliating with UNSA:

Ready To Start Your Own Club?

To begin the process of starting a new club, all you'll need is the following:
1. 1 x fresh idea for a club that doesn't already exist at UON
2. 20 x current UON students who'd hypothetically join your club if it existed
3. 2 x other mates to form your executive committee

Even if you only have the fresh idea you can get started by submitting the New Club EOI below!

Clubs Guidelines

These guidelines are being updated to reflect what is covered in our Online CANVAS Modules. Watch this space for fresh new guidelines.

Constitution Template

Ready to begin creating a constitution document for your club? Download this handy template to get started!

Events & Activities

Planning and event, activity, or excursion for your club? Make sure you read the guidelines here & process the online Club Event Approval form prior to your event.

Funding & Finances

Keeping your finances in check is one of the secret sauces to ensuring a successful student club. Find all the financial tools you'll need to operate your club here.

Club Meetings

Regular club meetings & AGM's are an essential part of running a university club. Find out everything you need to know about hosting your own club meetings here, with downloadable forms & templates.

Online CANVAS Training

It is required that at least two executives from each club complete this training as part of your affiliation with UNSA. To complete the course, self-enroll using the link below!

Key Dates 2026

January 1

Start of the financial year for UNSA Clubs

January 28-30

Welcome Week Expos / Week 1 Sem 1

May 25

Week 1 Winter Term

August 17-21

Welcome Week Expos / Week 1 Sem 2

September - October

AGM Season. Clubs must hold their AGMs in this period

November 1

Re-affiliation opens for 2026

November 13

2026 Grant Request Due

December 1

Holiday Training Program Begins

December 31

2026 Affiliations Expire.

Need to have a chat?

Use the booking system below to schedule an appointment with the UNSA Clubs team.

Ready to build
your community?

email new club enquiries to:
unsa-clubs@newcastle.edu.au