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Residential Experience Standard (RES): The Residential Experience Standard (RES) is an annual improvement and accreditation programme designed to help organisations understand, benchmark and continuously improve the student living experience. Providing a 360º assessment of the success of the student experience, we currently measures the experience of over 260,000 students for over 50 members globally. We are passionate about using evidence-based data to enhance students’ experiences within residences and to celebrate the role student accommodation plays in providing a positive university experience. 

 

RespectX: RespectX is a complete risk prevention platform that helps you identify issues early, respond well, and prevent harm. Know earlier. Respond better. Prevent harm.

 

 

UniMutual: Unimutual is a member‑owned discretionary mutual serving Australia’s higher‑education sector for more than 30 years. We provide tailored protection, risk management expertise, and claims support to universities and student accommodation providers. Our focus is helping members build safer, more resilient communities through collaborative insights, data-driven risk solutions, and a strong service culture. With a commitment to partnership over profit, Unimutual delivers long‑term value, sector-specific knowledge, and trusted protection designed to meet the evolving needs of education and campus living environments.

 

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Silver Sponsor​

 

StarRez: StarRez is a global leader in residential community management solutions, helping colleges and residential communities create exceptional experiences for their residents and teams. Our platform brings together the tools needed to manage the entire resident journey from applications, bookings and communications to community engagement, events, operations and wellbeing.

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Coffee Cart Sponsor​

 

Vingcard ASSA ABLOY: Vingcard is a global leader in hospitality security and property technology. At UCA Forum 2026 Form, discover The Vingcard Solution—our complete and modular approach to PropTech that seamlessly connects electronic locks, Mobile & Wallet Keys, high-speed Wi-Fi, and Energy Management Systems into one integrated ecosystem. Designed to enhance residence experiences, improve operational efficiency, and support sustainability goals, Vingcard helps Universities, Colleges, PBSA Developers/Operators and student residences management teams create safer, smarter, and more connected properties. 

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Bronze Sponsors​

 

Australian Bedding Company: This year The Australian Bedding Company will be represented by Company Director Mark Dennison. ABC works in the Accommodation fit-out industry and provide Bedding, Furniture, Electrical, outdoor furniture, Joinery and Manchester required to fit out accommodation projects for our many clients including The Australian Defence Force, University accommodation providers, Hotel/Motels and hospitality industries.  We have a strong track record in achieving outstanding results for our customers. Our National presence is supported by a network of direct warehousing and distribution facilities located in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane. We would like to thank our customers for their support and look forward to being of service for many years to come.
 

AD + MH: AD+MH provide bespoke alcohol, drug and mental health services to further enhance positive culture at university residential college's. Established in 2010, AD+MH have a wealth of knowledge in the university residential sector, currently working collaboratively with more than 330 residential locations in Australia and New Zealand. AD+MH services include customised training, which is culturally diverse and gender inclusive. AD+MH also develop online pre arrival induction platforms which enables university residential locations to set cultural expectations prior to residents arriving.​