Date: Monday 30 June 2025
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm AEST
Venue: Cairns Pullman International

About the Network

Peer programs bring a wealth of benefits to the higher education setting, from improving a sense of belonging and wellbeing to academic support, they bring not only great outcomes to the students who participate, but also to the students who lead them. As an incredibly diverse space spanning everything from more fomalised programs such as PASS to bespoke offerings for one faculty or discipline, peer programs provide support for huge numbers of students across different areas of the student lifecycle and are a flexible, adaptable way of encouraging engagement.

This network is open to practitioners with a wealth of experience to those who are new to the area, from those for whom peer programs is their entire job, to those who have it as a section of their work. Exploring topics such as training, recruitment, evaluation, reporting and engagement strategies post-Covid, the network is a great place to share ideas, get advice and find a community dedicated to fostering strong peer connections at all levels.

Convenors

Jules Page
Murdoch University

Jules Page is the Peer Learning & Support Coordinator at Murdoch University, supervising the PASS program and the Peer Academic Coach Program. This program employs high-achieving students to run a drop-in service to help students develop academic skills. The Peer Academic Coach program was awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence in Learning in 2021. The PASS program won a Commendation for Excellence in Enhancing Student Learning in 2022. After recently graduating as a Registered Nurse from Murdoch University, Jules is passionate about helping students get the most out of their university experience. Jules also Chairs the Western Australian Peer Partner Network.

Nathan Seng
Griffith University

Nathan is a passionate advocate for student development and well-being, currently serving as the Manager of Student Success at Griffith University. In this role, he leads a range of initiatives focused on student retention, progression and success — with particular emphasis on peer support, orientation, financial welfare, and student leadership.

An accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor (Master status), Nathan champions mental health and well-being as the foundation of academic and personal success for both students and staff. His work is grounded in social constructivist principles, with a strong belief in the power of authentic, meaningful relationships to foster growth and engagement.