Peer to peer support

Buddies are part of the student peer support network who guide and support new students, welcoming them to Sydney and Macquarie University. Buddy Team Leaders co-create and lead events for students on and off campus.

"This activity has been approved to be recognised on AHEGS as of April 2018. No retrospective recognition will be made prior to this approval date."

Buddy Team Leaders have a minimum commitment of 40 volunteer hours per session.

AHEGS qualification criteria

  • Student must have held the role for a minimum 12-month consecutive tenure
  • Completed BTL duties as prescribed
  • Attended 4 professional development workshops

Skills required or developed

  • Interpersonal or social capabilities (Communication)
  • Personal capabilities (Leadership)