Become a SONA Rep for 2019

Registrations now open for 2019

If you meet the below criteria, and you are interested in being a representative of our Student Organised Network Association – we look forward to hearing from you via application form here

Who can become a SONA Rep?

To be eligible to become a SONA rep you should be currently enrolled in an architectural bachelor or master’s degree at an accredited Australian University.
You should have a minimum of 1 year experience as a SONA member!

What does a SONA Rep do?

Develop an understanding of what SONA offers and communicate this effectively to students.
Work successfully as a team with other SONA reps to achieve successful events, publications and competitions.
Work successfully as an individual to achieve successful events, publications and competitions.
Represent yourself, SONA, the Australian Institute of Architects, respectfully your university colleagues, and your university.

When is the SONA Rep term?

Why do SONA Reps exist?

The purpose of the SONA rep position is to assist with delivering relevant and engaging services to local SONA members and students across Australia at accredited universities.
SONA reps exist to encourage a student studio culture, of critique and camaraderie. To intensify student’s university study and social experiences, providing opportunities for professional networking + career development.
SONA reps exist to provide a student perspective to Australian Institute of Architects (the Institute) committees and focus groups. To advocate for student talent through publications, competitions + prizes.

How do SONA reps do all of this?

SONA reps travel to a meeting in February to receive training in their role.
SONA Executive (consisting of previous years SONA reps) help and guide the SONA reps throughout the year.
Institute Staff are available to assist SONA reps and help them to succeed in their role!

Did you Know?

There are 19 new SONA reps each year, one at each accredited university in Australia!
Being a SONA rep you will meet and work with other students from universities around Australia
Being a SONA rep is just the beginning, you can nominate for SONA executive the following year and grow your experience with SONA – Fancy being SONA President?
You get to travel with SONA! SONA Reps meet in February, then again mid-year for a face to face meeting!

Want to know more?