Student Accommodation Association Industry Lunch in Sydney

The National Property Accreditation Scheme (NPAS) – distinguishing student accommodation from other accommodation in Australia

Ron De Haan, NPAS application assessor and SAA National Committee member

How did NPAS come to fruition? What does it look like? How does it benefit students, education and student accommodation providers and Australia as a study destination? What is the NPAS application and renewal process? An overview of the opportunities an NPAS accreditation will bring to a student accommodation business.

How Study NSW are partnering with the sector and across government on the provision of quality accommodation for international students

Katie Hanna, Acting Director, Study NSW Industry and Investment, Investment NSW Premier’s Department

Learn how Study NSW is partnering with the sector and across government on the provision of quality accommodation for international students in NSW and the current and future impact PBSA/student accommodation availability plays in the future government housing strategy.

Facilitator: Louis Clay, SAA Committee Member

Panellists:

• Ron De Haan, NPAS application assessor and SAA National Committee member
• Katie Hanna, Acting Director, Study NSW Industry and Investment, Investment NSW Study NSW Premier's Department
• Robert Chasse, National Partnerships & Growth Manager, Scape

In addition to the engaging discussions, participants will have the opportunity to connect with representatives from:

• NPAS accredited properties in NSW
• SAA corporate sponsors:
• • StarRez: Enhance business performance with a leading global student housing management platform.
  • CONSTANT: Tailored wellbeing and security services designed specifically for students.
  • SiLant: Advanced technology solutions to optimise the residential student accommodation experience.