The Brunei Students in Australia and New Zealand (BSANZ) Association was created out of the need to unify the different student associations under one umbrella. It envisions to connect all Bruneian students across different universities, cities and states throughout Australia and New Zealand. Its formation also created a platform for everyone who shares a love for Brunei to work together.
The founding of BSANZ has enabled student leaders of different backgrounds and experiences across Australia and New Zealand to get to know one another and collaborate through formal and informal associations. The affiliated student bodies are as follows:
- Bruneians Around Sydney Society - BASS;
- Brunei Students Society of Brisbane - BSSBNE;
- Brunei Student Society Melbourne - BSSMELB;
- Brunei Students Association in Western Australia - BSAWA; and
- Brunei Student Association, New Zealand - BSANZ.
BSANZ is a student body run by students for students. With a membership of more than 400 students, its mission is to strengthen the unity among all Bruneian students and protect their rights and interests within Australia and New Zealand.
It provides its members with a variety of student services which include social functions, religious events, cultural activities and sports meets. It aims to ease the transition into campus life without losing touch of Bruneian roots.