The prestigious UniSA+ Award, endorsed by the Vice Chancellor, is open to all UniSA students and recognises your excellent co-curricular efforts.
There are three challenges you can choose from: Self-Development, Volunteering and Leadership. For each challenge, you will need to access an online training module, undertake meaningful experiences such as workshops, internships or paid employment, and submit a reflection piece. When you complete the challenge, you will receive a digital certificate to celebrate your milestone achievement. Upon completing all three challenges, you will qualify for the UniSA+ Award.
You can complete as many challenges as you like, at your own pace. Your efforts will be recognised every step of the way.
Discover yourself through meaningful actions
› 20 hours of personal and professional development activities
› 40 hours of meaningful experiences that contribute to your growth and learning
Make an impact and discover the joy of giving
› 60 hours of volunteering with at least two different organisations
Trust yourself and cultivate the courage to lead
› A leadership learning lesson (incl. at least 2 leadership podcast episodes)
› 2 leadership programs within UniSA or externally
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Meaningful experiences include:
Submit a 250-word reflection on why these experiences were meaningful, the skills/attributes you developed, and their impact on your life.
Yes, activities completed up to two years prior can count as long as:
Unfortunately the ASPIRE Award will no longer be offered, and instead these offerings will be included as part of the UniSA+ Award. If you have submitted activities for the ASPIRE Award, you can choose to complete the award by 18 October 2024, or request to have these transferred to the new UniSA+ Award. You will need to complete this form by 11 October 2024 to request to transfer your activities. The UniSA+ Award team will manage the transfer of existing information and activities, and advise you on what you still need to complete.
You need to submit this through CareerHub, including certificates, official letters, confirmation emails, or screenshots of dashboards. All evidence should be in PDF format and can be combined into one document if necessary.
Modules typically take 1-2 hours to complete, but this can vary based on content and individual pace.
A reflection piece describes your experiences, what you learned, and how these experiences contributed to your personal and professional growth. It ensures meaningful self-assessment and learning. UniSA+ reflections can be a written essay, a creative presentation, or a video — you can choose the style that best shares your learnings.
The UniSA+ Award is open to all current UniSA students except research degree students (please see the UniSAEdge program if you are a research degree student). You must complete your challenges before your graduation.
Upon completing all three challenges (Self-Development, Volunteering, and Leadership), you will receive the prestigious UniSA+ Award. This includes a certificate signed by the Vice Chancellor, your student activity statement and an exclusive pin, presented at the annual Student Recognition Event.
For more information or if you need further assistance, email us at: unisaplus@unisa.edu.au