The Student Accommodation Association was pleased to take part in the 2026 NEAS Conference in Melbourne, contributing to important national discussions around student accommodation quality, standards and sector collaboration.
SAA President Geoff Denison and National Committee Member Prof. Kent Anderson represented the Association across two panel sessions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The first panel, International Student Accommodation: Trends, Challenges and the Path Forward, brought together sector leaders including Adam Kilburn (CEO, NEAS) and Nate Henderson (Associate Director, Study NSW) to examine the current student accommodation landscape. The discussion explored the policy settings that have shaped the sector, alongside the opportunities and challenges influencing access, quality and future growth.
SAA also presented SAA Quality Through NPAS, highlighting the role of the National Property Accreditation Scheme (NPAS) in supporting high standards across professionally managed student accommodation. As an industry-led program owned and administered by SAA, NPAS helps education stakeholders identify and promote accommodation providers committed to quality, safety and student wellbeing.
SAA’s participation reinforced a clear message: access to quality student accommodation remains central to the international student experience, and sector-wide collaboration is key to ensuring strong outcomes for students and providers alike.
To learn more about NPAS, visit: https://npas.org.au/
