Start a club
How to Start a Club
Can't find a club you're looking for?
Find out how to submit your application and get your new Guild-affiliated club started.
1.
Get your members together
Find at least 20 UWA Student Guild members interested in joining your club.
3.
Run some activities
Run activities or events to build your club community
7.
Get affiliated
Once approved, your club becomes Guild-affiliated.
2.
Build your committee
Put together an acting committee to help establish and run your club.
4.
Prepare your documents
Complete the club affiliation application and prepare a draft Constitution for your club.
6.
Present your club
If your application meets requirements, you'll be invited to give a 4–5 min presentation.
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Your Guild Sub-Councils
As an affiliated club, you quite often hear the terms ‘SOC’, ‘PAC’ or ‘Ed’ being thrown around, but what does it mean?
What is Societies Council (SOC)?
SOC supports most Guild-affiliated clubs with administration, funding and general club support. SOC also runs events such as Club Carnival and training sessions to equip club representatives with the tools they need to be effective leaders.
What is Public Affairs Council (PAC)?
PAC supports clubs focused on areas such as social impact, multiculturalism, faith, volunteering and the arts.
Clubs must also be affiliated with SOC to affiliate with PAC.
What is Education Council (Ed)?
Education Council (Ed) supports Faculty Societies connected to specific schools or degrees it consists of representatives from all Faculty Societies (FacSocs), Guild Departments and an elected Education Council Committee, providing a forum to address issues affecting students across campus, and off campus, at both a local and a national level.
What SOC does for clubs
SOC is here to support your club throughout the year, from funding and training to events and recognition.
1. Grants & Funding
Access funding opportunities to help your club run activities, events and initiatives for your members.
2. Support & Training
Get guidance, resources and training to help your committee run your club effectively, confidently and in line with Guild requirements.
3. Events, such as Club Carnivals
Get involved in Club Carnivals and other campus events to connect with students, promote your club and grow your membership.
4. Club Awards
Celebrate your club’s achievements through Club Awards, recognising the contributions, activities and impact of clubs throughout the year.
Whatever stage your club is at, SOC is here to help you make it happen.
What SOC requires from clubs
To keep your club affiliated and running smoothly, there are a few things your committee needs to stay on top of.
1. Keep your executive details up to date
Make sure your Executive Registration Form is submitted and your committee details are current, so SOC knows who is responsible for running your club.
2. Event Management Plans and other event-related forms
Planning an event? Submit the required Event Management Plans and other relevant forms to help make sure your activities are safe, well organised and approved.
3. Attend Societies Council meetings
Keep your club in the loop by attending SOC meetings and staying up to date with important information, opportunities, deadlines and changes that affect affiliated clubs.
Stay organised, keep your details up to date and stay connected with SOC.