Student Council Members
Say hello to your student council members.
The SSU Student Council is the highest body within the SSU. These student representatives are the directors of the association and are elected annually by the Swinburne student community.
Student Council meets regularly to discuss issues of importance to the Swinburne community. As the governing body of the association, the Council has direct responsibility for ‘ensuring the proper management of the Union and its services’.
All officebearers undertake governance and leadership training each year as part of assisting them in understanding their duties as elected student representatives.
2024 Student Council
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Kishaun Aloysius
President -
Yashvi Chaudhary
General Secretary -
Gulrukh Abrar
Education Officer -
Tess Robb
Welfare Officer -
Benjamin Barrett
Activities Officer -
Sanara Galhenage
Communications Officer -
Arnav (Nav) Wali
International Representative -
‘Suby’ Nishat Subha
Queer Representative -
Mehak Malhotra
Women's Representative -
Zunayed Mustafa
Postgraduate Representative -
Georgie McDaid
General Representative

Kishaun Aloysius
President
Kishaun Aloysius is a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Biochemistry student, and a seasoned Swinburnian in his final year. He has dedicated his time to everything Swinburne has to offer, with a keen interest in clubs, sports, and student affairs. In his second year as the Education Officer, he aims to continue his work and improve the education experience for all.
Kishaun is dedicated to living life to the fullest and helping every Swinburne student experience a great university life. If you’re keen to talk footy, NFL, life’s complexities, science, films, raves, and his former martial art championships please hit him up! Get in touch with him on FB, email or catch him at his regular spots, the Hammer and Swine or the library.

Yashvi Chaudhary
General Secretary
I am an international student from New Delhi and love to explore new places where I can find my delhi food.
I love to get involved in different activities held in and around campus. I am a part of various clubs, including being the part of the executive team of Swinburne Punjabi Club.
I have also been an active student union volunteer and tried to contribute my part to Swinburne.
I always try to seize every opportunity to be the voice of those unheard and improve my own leadership skills. I might disagree at times, but I’d never say no to icecream.

Gulrukh Abrar
Education Officer

Tess Robb
Welfare Officer

Benjamin Barrett
Activities Officer

Sanara Galhenage
Communications Officer

Arnav (Nav) Wali
International Representative

‘Suby’ Nishat Subha
Queer Representative

Mehak Malhotra
Women's Representative
Heyy! I’m Mehak and I’m a 2nd year international student studying a Bachelor of Business at Swinburne, majoring in Business Analytics and Human Resource Management.
I’ve always had a keen interest in strategy, marketing and brand management which has only deepened during the course of my degree.
I’m currently focusing on building and getting into strategy consulting professionally. I love my books and travel and I could never say no to good food and a cute day out with my girls!
Having worked in Menstrual Health and Hygiene back home in India has only strengthened and increased my commitment towards working for and supporting welfare of women.
I’m looking forward to working towards student welfare and issues at a larger capacity while making uni a fun experience for students!

Zunayed Mustafa
Postgraduate Representative
I like to roam around in the city during my free time and find new places to visit. I also like to play video games on my ps4 or watch any random movies in my leisure.
I am also a volunteer in the Swinburne Islamic Society and actively participate in organizing events for the club specially in the holy month of Ramadan.
I am also passionate about student rights and engagement and creating a campus for all types of students from all backgrounds

Georgie McDaid
General Representative
The SWINE Magazine Editors
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Fantine Banulski
SWINE Editor -
Sophie Robertson
SWINE Designer

Fantine Banulski
SWINE Editor
Hi, my name is Fantine (she/her) and I am excited to be coming on board as the Editor of Swine 2023.
I recently switched to Arts to pursue my love for all things written.
As a long-time reader, bookseller, reviewer, and writer I was delighted to discover Swine last year. I truly believe that the opportunity for students to go through the editing process and be published is invaluable.
I am looking forward to further fostering the Swine community and reading all the wonderful contributions.
I can’t wait to see what the year holds,
Fantine

Sophie Robertson
SWINE Designer
Hello world!
I’m Sophie (she/her, @misssophierobertson), your new Head Designer of Swine Magazine for 2023!
As a previous contributor (try to find some of my poems!), I hold Swine dearly in my heart as a platform for student creativity in all forms.
It is my hope to bring Swine forward in the public eye as a place for sharing our love of all things literature, design, media and more.
I’m currently studying a Bachelor of Communication Design (Honours), which will be my third year in 2023.
Some of my outside-of-uni things are teaching little girls how to sing and dance, playing classical Piano and loving musicals!
I’m really excited to share my love of design with you all, stay tuned as me and Fantine (our fabulous editor!) transform Swine into something even greater than before.
Stay fresh!