Hailing from Nepal, I'm studying Architecture and kickstarted my journey as an OCM in International Students’ Department (ISD) and have since taken on the roles of international rep and Welfare VP within the ALVA committee. Being your Ordinary Guild Councillor in 2025 has been rewarding as I have worked tirelessly to ensure that the welfare of students has been at the forefront of my projects.
My leadership journey has allowed me to witness the struggles faced by students. These issues have a deeper impact on international students who also experience a multitude of other pressures. I am running to be your ISD President as I relate to these challenges and understand how important it is to provide a strong support network for international students. With GLOBAL, we continuously strive to create an INCLUSIVE environment for our DIVERSE community to EMPOWER students and to ensure that their voices are heard.
I moved to Perth in 2024, as a 22-year-old student from Singapore to jumpstart my academic journey in the field of business management and global business. I joined the International Students Department as the Education Officer, where I developed my leadership skills and connected with like-minded peers. In this role, I was responsible for advocating for international students’ concerns and gained deeper insight into our academic policies and available educational resources.
As someone who has faced challenges balancing studies, work commitments, and the rising cost of living, I understand the struggles international students face. I am committed to taking action that supports your academic and personal wellbeing, ensuring you have a smooth and rewarding university experience. Hence, I am running with GLOBAL as an Ordinary Guild Councillor to help facilitate an INCLUSIVE environment in our DIVERSE community to EMPOWER international students and to ensure that all your voices are heard.
I moved to Perth in 2023. Over the years I became involved with Venture, Bloom UWA and UWA Photography Club. As a student ambassador I have had the opportunity to interact with diverse communities, opportunities, clubs and I saw first-hand how easy it is to fall through the cracks.
Students have it the hardest, studying and living in a time where rising costs, isolation, burnout and an overworked system with little to no help. I want to be a part of this change. That is why I am running to be your Ordinary Guild Councillor with GLOBAL to help make it happen.
The vision is straight-forward, to EMPOWER students who feel helpless, to work on policies that will address real student needs. I want all students of our DIVERSE student community to feel their voices heard and facilitate a safe and INCLUSIVE environment.
Moving from the Republic of Mauritius to pursue my Bachelor of Laws and Economics at UWA, was more than a leap of faith: it was a commitment to growth, community, and purpose. I’m Emma Meunier and as an international student, I understand the challenges of feeling alienated and the importance of inclusivity. That is why I am running for Original Guild Councillor with GLOBAL to represent the populations that are overlooked.
With leadership experience as a Vice Head Girl and later Head Girl in high school, I bring a strong foundation of advocacy, empathy, and integrity. I believe in fostering a student community where all student voices are equally valued, while working to elevate international students to thrive within it. I believe in creating a space where everyone feels welcomed, heard and celebrated with values that are INCLUSIVE of our DIVERSE community and EMPOWER our student voices.
I am Isha Dani, a Bachelor of Psychology student from India, and I am running for the position of Ordinary Guild Councillor. As a former university mentor and a current member of the UWA student services committee, I work closely with students to support their wellbeing and improve their campus experience. These roles have strengthened my commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels welcomed and valued.
My aim is to empower students by improving access to services, encouraging open dialogue, and creating more opportunities for involvement. Coming from a diverse background myself, I believe strongly in the value of cultural exchange and representation, and in building a community where every voice contributes to shaping a better student experience. I am passionate about student wellbeing, transparency and making university life more INCLUSIVE, for our DIVERSE community by engaging, EMPOWERING and supporting all UWA students.
I started my university journey last year as a 17-year-old from Jakarta, at UWA College, pursuing my Diploma in Computer and Data Science. As an O-Week volunteer for UWA College I was exposed to the day-to-day plights that come along with moving to a new country on your own. Not many people are aware that students at UWA College are also members of the Guild and an integral part of our UWA community, creating a disassociation with the Guild.
This year I have served as the Welfare Officer for the International Students’ Department (ISD) which has given me an insight into the increasing welfare issues faced by students at UWA, particularly international students. Hence, I am running with GLOBAL as an OGC to facilitate an INCLUSIVE environment in our DIVERSE community to EMPOWER students and ensure that their voices are heard.
As a 19-year-old arriving in Australia I was excited but also overwhelmed being in a new country and experiencing the university system. As a Burmese student, the political conflict back home left me feeling isolated and unsure of the support available at the university. After discovering ISD at the Burmese Tea gathering, I felt truly connected, welcomed, and informed. This highlighted the importance of ensuring that we have a strong support system for international students in becoming more acquainted to being a part of UWA and this is why I am running to be an Ordinary Guild Councillor.
With GLOBAL, we strive for stronger representation to guarantee that no one falls behind, running more culturally relevant activities, and providing clearer guidelines for students. I will continuously strive to create an INCLUSIVE atmosphere in our DIVERSE community that will EMPOWER every student to be seen and heard at UWA.
As an International student pursuing a Master’s in Landscape Architecture at UWA, I’m passionate about shaping not only physical spaces but also meaningful and supportive communities. Moving to Perth to study at UWA for my studies was a big step, but I’ve grown through the experience and want to help others feel empowered in their own journeys too.
Running with GLOBAL to be an Ordinary Guild Councillor (OGC), I’m committed to building an INCLUSIVE environment where every student feels welcomed, valued and heard. I believe in the need to EMPOWER each other as we create space for real change, where ideas can grow and DIVERSE voices are celebrated, not overlooked. We all deserve to feel a sense of belonging on campus. Let’s work together to strengthen the connections that unite us and ensure that every part of our community thrives.
Life took a turn when I left South Africa and moved to Perth at the end of 2023, but now I’m a proud student at UWA, pursuing a double degree in commerce and engineering. I joined the PR team under the International Students Department as an OCM, and I have found community and camaraderie at UWA. Through my role with the Guild, I have grown to care for the well-being of my fellow students and want to make a positive impact on our shared student experience. I would like to serve my fellow students well and ensure that a fair, functional and student-led and driven Guild does the best for us all.
Hence, I am running to be an Ordinary Guild Councillor with GLOBAL to help promote an INCLUSIVE environment for our DIVERSE community to EMPOWER our student community and ensure that our voices are heard.
As an international student of Architecture and Urban Design from India, I’ve always believed that thoughtful design can shape better communities—and the same applies to student life. Stepping into the UWA community, I found purpose beyond the classroom by getting involved in student committees that celebrate diversity and inclusion. Now, running with GLOBAL to be an OGC, I want to help shape a student experience that is more CONNECTED, ACCESSIBLE, and REPRESENTATIVE. Just like in urban design, where every voice matters in creating INCLUSIVE spaces, I believe every student should feel heard and valued. My aim is to contribute to a strong, DIVERSE Guild that continues to EMPOWER students to thrive both on and off campus—by design, not by chance.
As the current Treasurer of the Women’s Department and an Ordinary Committee Member of the UWA Sanskriti Club, I have gained invaluable insights into the importance of student representation and community engagement. These experiences have provided me with the opportunity to support dynamic student-led initiatives, manage resources, and play a role in organising events that celebrate our diverse cultures, identities, and the principles of equity.
I am passionate about fostering a student guild that is not only active and accessible but also accountable. It is crucial that every student, regardless of their background, feels heard, valued, and supported. Whether it’s through events or more extensive campaigns, I will advocate tirelessly for improved student welfare, enhanced transparency, and stronger alliances between clubs and the Guild. Therefore, running with Global, I am committed to creating a campus that continues to EMPOWER every student, creating an INCLUSIVE environment within our richly Diverse community.
As a Biomedical Science postgraduate student from Nepal, I started engaging in the university community through my involvement as a Student Ambassador for the International Student Exchange Program and as a UniMentor during my undergraduate study in ECU. These responsibilities challenged me to move beyond the boundaries and immerse myself in the multi-cultural and academic landscape of Australia.
I strongly believe in the power of united voice as it has the capacity to drive impactful transformation. I am running with GLOBAL to be your Ordinary Guild Councillor as I am committed to creating a supportive environment on campus where every student’s input is acknowledged and respected. My vision centres on cultivating an INCLUSIVE environment that EMPOWERS the voices of all individuals and celebrates the rich DIVERSE community of the student body.
The UWA Guild of Students represents and supports YOU, the students of UWA. When I came to UWA in 2024, I was quickly confronted by the challenges facing students at UWA - especially international students, who come from different cultural backgrounds and struggle to fit in. In China, I was a leader of my University's International Exchange Student Association. As such, I'm running in these elections because I believe everyone at UWA should have a chance to succeed and grow.
From culture shock to cost of living crisis, I’ve faced many of the same challenges that you have. I'm running for Ordinary Guild Councillor with GLOBAL so I can listen to your voices and address your needs. If elected as OGC, I will facilitate an INCLUSIVE environment to EMPOWER students from ALL backgrounds in our DIVERSE community, and ensure that YOU get the most out of your degree.
Moving continents at 17 years to being an OGC to being your current International Students’ Department president, advocating and fighting for students has been my priority. Having attended the National Union of Students Conference and NUS Education Conference in 2024, I have been able to see firsthand the potential that the NUS has. I aim to be the voice of our student population on a national level, all our students deserve to be heard and represented.
Through ISD I have been able to interact with my counterparts over east which has helped me realize how crucial it is that we work together. This is why I am running again to be a NUS delegate with GLOBAL, the OLDEST group running in these elections. As YOUR representative I want to make our university an INCLUSIVE space to cater for our DIVERSE student population and EMPOWER our student body.
Let’s go GLOBAL!!
I am an international student from Nepal, doing my Master of Professional Engineering (Civil) and I always have believed in the power of community, and representation. I am involved in volunteering works at UWA and take pride in being a part of our vibrant and diverse student body.
My previous experience saw me take on leadership roles such as being the chairperson of the Alumni Association I was affiliated with and was also General Secretary of the Lions Club back in Nepal which is associated with giving back to the community.
Running with GLOBAL to be your NUS Delegate, I am fully committed to ensuring that every student’s voice is heard with a stronger push for accountability and representation, ensuring that I uphold GLOBAL’s values of creating an environment that is INCLUSIVE of our DIVERSE population and will continuously aim to EMPOWER your voices at the NUS.
As an international student, representation has always been important for me. When I arrived in Perth in 2023, I realized I didn’t see parts of myself reflected in people who were supposed to be advocating for me. I yearned for more than just being tolerated or passively accepted- I wanted to be represented.
Since then, representation has become central to everything I do. From serving as one of the Pride Co-officers for 2025 to being an RA, international rep and GSA rep at St George’s College, I’ve learned that it’s not just about inclusion. It’s about creating a community that is INCLUSIVE of our DIVERSE range of students and works to value and EMPOWER them to feel heard and to belong. Running with GLOBAL, I hope to represent you and fight for visibility and inclusion for all under-represented groups at the NUS.
The National Union of Students (NUS) is YOUR national voice to government, policymakers, and the university sector. I've been a student unionist ever since I was an undergraduate in London. In 2025, as Education VP of SNAGS and International Officer of the Postgraduate Students’ Association, I've once again had the opportunity and privilege to represent students from all backgrounds to the University and the Guild. Now, I'm here to take YOUR voice further.
From Crawley to Canberra, our education, and our futures, are under attack. Now, more than ever, we must make our voices heard. By running to be your NUS Delegate with GLOBAL, I hope to build a more INCLUSIVE education system that EMPOWERS all students, domestic and international, and continues to embrace our DIVERSE community.
I have always been passionate about creating positive change. That is why I have always looked for communities where I could contribute and create impact, like being the Secretary in Women in Engineering and Mathematical Sciences or being a Social Committee member in ISD. Growing with communities, especially those that share the same background and interests, has helped my passion for making a difference in the communities I am part of grow even bigger.
I want to direct that passion by running to be your National Union of Students delegate with GLOBAL, where I want to continue creating a positive difference and advocate for meaningful improvements at a national level and ensure your voices are heard and values. Therefore, I hope to hold the NUS accountable to continuously facilitate an INCLUSIVE environment for our DIVERSE student populations and EMPOWER your voices.
In 2025, GLOBAL has been fighting to have the international student voice heard at a national level. Through the National Union of Students and other avenues, GLOBAL has been working tirelessly on upcoming campaigns and working groups to escalate pressing issues faced by international students to the necessary stakeholders such as University executives and local ministers.
Now more than ever, it’s time for us to speak up against changes being implemented which negatively impact the livelihood of international students such as rising visa costs and the 48-hour per fortnight work limit rule. By running to be your NUS Delegate with GLOBAL, I hope to continue the work we have done this year and ensure that we continuously strive to EMPOWER your voices by creating an INCLUSIVE environment within our DIVERSE communities.
As an international student and woman of colour, I have always been passionate to advocate for an inclusive and holistic university life for all students. My leadership experience has seen me grow from being the VP of SNAGS to President of Sanskriti UWA and sitting of the 2025 Guild Council as the Deputy Chair. My passion for wanting to support and EMPOWER our DIVERSE student population has seen me take on projects in the Education, Pride and International Students’ Departments.
I want to bring this experience in student service and leadership to the national platform by being a representative at the National Union of Students (NUS). I believe it is extremely important that the international student voice be amplified at a national level. By running to be your NUS Delegate with GLOBAL, I hope to continue to listen to your voices and EMPOWER it to represent our DIVERSE community.