About SAIA

The Student Accommodation Industry Association (SAIA) is an Unincorporated Not-for-Profit Association established in November 2008.

Our board comprises professionals across a range of disciplines including:

  • legal
  • regulatory compliance
  • building, planning & certification
  • insurance
  • finance
  • operator/management; and
  • representation from the universities

 

Board Members

Damian Haber (B.Com/BLLB)

President - SAIA

Damian is the President of the Student Accommodation Industry Association and Principal of The Pad Student Accommodation. Damian has had over 15 years experience working as an Advisor in Property to both Corporate and Government having practiced as a senior property and tax lawyer with Freehills Lawyers in both Melbourne and Brisbane as well as head of Property Advisory at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Brisbane. Damian brings a strong legal and financial background to the Association and professional approach to dealings with Government.

Guy Gibbons (BLLB)

Committee Member- SAIA

Guy is the Principal of Bennett Carroll Solicitors.

Ian Yeo Dip Fin Serv (Broking) QPIB

Committe Member - SAIA

Ian is the Managing Director of PB Insurance who are members of the Steadfast Group, Australia's largest autonomous Insurance Broker cluster Group, with 268 member companies generating in excess of $2.5 billion in annual premium turnover. This means that our clients have access to our extensive group buying power to negotiate better terms and access to a wide selection of insurers.

PB Insurance covers a wide range of services including a specifically developed product for the Student Accommodation Industry which is placed through an Australian Authorized Underwriter.

As registered Brokers PB Insurance handle all aspects of the insurance process from placement to claims management.

Greg Roach

Secretary- SAIA

Greg Roach is the Principal of Budget Accommodation Solutions Pty Ltd. A company that was formed in 2003 with a view to meet all fire safety obligations in budget accommodation buildings in South East Queensland. We maintain the compliance of fire safety management plans and buildings for over 250 clients representing in excess of 1800 beds in Brisbane. We have an excellent working relationship with the Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service. Greg is the Secretary of the Student Accommodation Industry Association and has been integrally involved in amendments to the Residential Services Accreditation Act (Qld) and continues to be called on by various regulatory bodies to provide specialist input into matters relating to fire safety in Queensland.

Steve Donnell

Treasurer- SAIA

Steve is a Senior Relationship Manager - Private Client Group at St George

Sebastian Trovato

Committee Member- SAIA

Our business provides services related to all facets of Building Certification, which was set up in response to the introduction of private building certification under the Integrated Panning Act, 1997 (IPA).

Building Certification Consultants Pty. Ltd. Provides assessment (Building Approvals) and Inspections services on all classes of buildings and structures, (Residential and Commercial).