Student Accommodation Association - Latest News #NPAS

Welcoming Superloop as a Corporate Sponsor for 2026/27

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:02:22 +1100

Student Accommodation Association (SAA) is delighted to welcome Superloop as a SAA Corporate Sponsor for 2026/27!

Superloop is an ASX-listed, Tier 1 telecommunications provider delivering award-winning Network, Wi-Fi, Cyber Security and Wholesale solutions to more than 700,000 customers. As a modern challenger telco, Superloop is leading the market with its Smart Student Accommodation Wi-Fi.

Alongside this, providers can access a range of additional services, including:
🔹 Integrated communications networks (CCTV, access control, BMS)
🔹 A bespoke management platform
🔹 TV streaming and casting solutions
🔹 Student mobile SIMs
🔹 Smart home integration

“Partnering with SAA is an important opportunity for Superloop to support and collaborate with the student accommodation industry. We’re committed to helping providers create connected, high-quality living experiences that support students today and into the future.”

– Jack Sparksman, Sales Director, Smart Communities at Superloop

We look forward to working with the Superloop team over the year ahead and helping our members deliver better connected living for students.

Varsity Apartments renews NPAS accreditation

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:16:14 +1100

Student Accommodation Association (SAA) congratulates Varsity Apartments on the successful renewal of its NPAS accreditation.

🏠 Varsity Apartments, Sippy Downs QLD

Located minutes from the University of the Sunshine Coast, Varsity Apartments is home to around 500 students in four-bedroom apartments, each with private bedrooms and bathrooms, shared kitchens and living areas, and balconies or patios to make the most of the Sunshine Coast climate. Residents also have access to a swimming pool, lap pool, gym, BBQ areas and beach volleyball, tennis and basketball courts.

This renewal reflects Varsity Apartments’ continued commitment to high standards of safety, quality and student wellbeing, and the care that goes into creating a supportive place for students to live and study.

NPAS has the recognised quality assurance framework for the student accommodation sector in Australia. Properties awarded accreditation demonstrate excellence in governance, management, resident support and operational safety. Renewing accreditation confirms that a property continues to meet rigorous industry-led standards for amenity, facility, security, customer service and management processes, giving students and their families ongoing confidence in their accommodation choice.

To see the full list of NPAS-accredited properties, visit https://npas.org.au/accredited-properties/

Rebecca Bendall at AIEC: "More Than a Bed: What Does Quality Student Accommodation Look Like?"

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:16:41 +1100

Representing the Student Accommodation Association (SAA) at AIEC 2026 last week, Rebecca Bendall, National Committee Member, joined Iori Forsyth from Study NSW and Adam Kilburn from NEAS for the campfire conversation “More Than a Bed: What Does Quality Student Accommodation Look Like?”

The session was well attended, with notably strong representation from the schools sector. The interactive campfire format encouraged open discussion and the sharing of experiences and perspectives from a diverse range of stakeholders.

A key theme was that quality student accommodation goes well beyond the physical environment. The student experience, sense of belonging, community and relationships formed through student accommodation are equally important, whether in homestay, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), residential colleges or university-managed student accommodation.

The discussion around the development of the National Property Accreditation Scheme (NPAS) was particularly well received, highlighting the importance of providing students, parents and agents with greater confidence and transparency when identifying quality student accommodation options.

While there was considerable discussion about negative student experiences and the risks associated with poor-quality student accommodation, participants also acknowledged that the sector doesn’t celebrate or share enough of the many positive experiences students have.

Overall, it was a valuable opportunity to raise awareness, hear different perspectives and reinforce the important role student accommodation plays in the overall student experience.

Congratulations to Student Rooms on achieving NPAS accreditation!

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:29:02 +1100

Congratulations to Student Rooms (Adelaide, SA) Paradise on achieving National Property Accreditation Scheme (NPAS) accreditation!

This milestone reflects Student Rooms’ commitment to providing safe, high-quality and well-supported homes for students living in Australia.

“As Student Rooms is a founding member of the Student Accommodation Association, obtaining NPAS accreditation was the logical next step. NPAS ensures that enquiring local and international students know they are receiving a quality product that has undergone a rigorous approval process, thus providing peace of mind to parents and students alike,” shares Keiron Norrish, General Manager.

Located just one minute from Adelaide Paradise Interchange, the Student Rooms Paradise hub offers easy access to the city in around 10 minutes by public transport. Its purpose-built, fully furnished homes are designed to feel like a typical Australian house while still being part of a larger student community. Each home includes a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, reverse-cycle air conditioning in every bedroom, separate living and TV areas, and a private backyard, with gardening taken care of.

Residents also enjoy an on-site gym, shared rooftop terraces, laundry facilities and plenty of spaces to study and socialise. The Student Rooms office is located on site, and the hub is secured with comprehensive CCTV coverage and SALTO smart locks.

#NPAS is the recognised quality assurance framework for the student accommodation sector in Australia. Properties awarded NPAS accreditation demonstrate excellence in management, resident support and operational safety. With the addition of Student Rooms, there are now 49 NPAS-accredited properties nationwide with over 25,000 student beds.

To see the full list of NPAS accredited properties, visit https://npas.org.au/accredited-properties/