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The Self Storage Association of Australasia is the peak industry body for the self storage industry

The Self Storage Association of Australasia (SSAA) was founded in 1990 by a small group of facility operators and industry suppliers. It has evolved into a trusted and professional industry advisory body, representing approximately 1500 self storage facilities across Australia and New Zealand. With over 850 members and growing the SSAA The Association brings members a diverse range of benefits and

services. members include self storage facility owners and service providers from national multi location companies to the more traditional Owner-Manager single location. SSAA Members benefit from being part of a collective and respected voice. This credibility is critical in communicating with government and other key stakeholders. The SSAA offers a wide range of services and benefits to all members to assist in the operation of self storage businesses. For more information on the SSAA and benefits that SSAA members receive, please visit Our Services.

16/06/2026

From 1 July 2026, several changes will come into effect for Australian businesses.

We’ve outlined the key updates likely to impact self storage operators, including changes to the national minimum wage, superannuation, parental leave pay, branded SMS sender rules and business support measures such as the instant asset write-off.

Take a moment to review what’s changing, check what applies to your business and make sure your systems and processes are up to date.

10/06/2026

What does it take to design, build and deliver self storage facilities that perform now and into the future?

This edition of Insider explores the conditions shaping self storage development, from rising construction costs and metro supply pipelines to smarter project design, conversions and container storage solutions. It also features interviews with industry experts, a spotlight on women helping shape the sector and profiles of our Awards for Excellence winners.

👉 Check your mailbox or explore Insider 148 on the Member Portal https://bit.ly/4fALBYH

03/06/2026

NZ Privacy Update Webinar

A new Information Privacy Principle, IPP 3A, is now in force in New Zealand, changing how businesses may need to handle personal information collected indirectly. For self storage operators, this may affect how you collect and use details for Alternate Contact Persons and other third parties.

Join our short member webinar next Wednesday at 10.00am NZST as we step through the changes. Resources are now available on the SSAA Member Portal. Check your inbox for further details and register now for the webinar.

REGISTER HERE
👉 https://bit.ly/3Q0M0Jt

01/06/2026

Perth, let's get together! 🍻

Join us fireside at The Shorehouse on Thursday 25 June for an industry catch-up. Enjoy drinks and nibbles over a conversation with local owners and operators. It's a great opportunity to share insights and build valuable relationships with your self storage peers in a friendly setting.

EVENT DETAILS
The Shorehouse
278 Marine Parade, Swanbourne
Thursday 25 June
6:00pm

RSVPs are essential by 22 June
👉 Email [email protected]

28/05/2026

May STOReFLASH is out now 🍁

Check your inbox for market insights, industry news and resources including:

◆ Latest performance data reporting
◆ REITS transaction news
◆ Adelaide & Perth meet-ups
◆ Federal Budget wrap for business owners
◆ Illicit goods on the agenda for Unlocked
◆ Insider design & construction out now
◆ Changes to SMS rules & pest control
◆ Your invite to SSA Women's Council event
◆ Data needed for proposed customer goods protection model

Read STOReFLASH now.
👉 https://bit.ly/49Tz4vC

27/05/2026

The SSAA would like to share in congratulating Donna Vickers, Facility Manager at Townsville Secur Self Storage, on an incredible 20 years of service.

Owner Lisa Atkinson says Donna has been the heart and face of the business since 2006, helping customers through some of life’s biggest transitions and building strong relationships with the local community along the way.

A wonderful milestone and a great reminder of the people who make self storage such a trusted part of local communities.

Read the full story in the Townsville Bulletin
https://bit.ly/4ftfCJZ

25/05/2026

Join us tomorrow for SSAA Unlocked 🔓
Beyond SEO: Understanding AI-Optimised Search

This timely session will explore how customer search behaviour is changing and what it means for self storage operators.

Gavan Stilgoe, Head of Customer Strategy at R6 Digital, will share why visibility across Google, AI tools and digital platforms matters now more than ever, and how operators can strengthen the first stage of the customer journey to help their facility get found.

WEBINAR DETAILS
Tuesday 26 May
10am AEST
Via Zoom - Register below to attend

22/05/2026

Adelaide, join us at your favourite local! 🍻

The SSAA will be hosting a networking dinner at Maylands Hotel on Thursday 4 June. Come along for good conversation, local connection and the chance to catch-up with your Adelaide self storage network in a friendly setting.

The Maylands Hotel
67 Phillis Street, Maylands SA
Thursday 4 June
6:00pm

RSVPs are essential by 28 May
👉 Email [email protected] to secure your spot

20/05/2026

Member Update | Customer goods protection 📣

Thank you to everyone who joined today’s Customer Goods Protection webinar.

The SSAA is now collecting member data to help assess the viability of a proposed industry-led customer goods protection solution for SSAA members.

Member participation is critical at this stage. The data collected will help our legal, actuarial and insurance advisers assess pricing, structure and feasibility, and shape the key features of the model.

If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording here
👉 https://bit.ly/3PRpkew

Please check your inbox for information on how to contribute your data and indicate your interest. Data templates are due by Wednesday 27 May 2026.

19/05/2026

Our Melbourne get together at the Keys Bowling Alley was an absolute hoot! 🎳

There were strikes. There were gutter balls. There was even an inflatable alien on the lanes.

Congratulations to Dean who was crowned SSAA bowling champion, Timm for taking out best dressed, and Steven who walked away with the lucky door prize.

A big thank you to our generous event sponsor Alyta and to everyone who came along on a chilly Melbourne evening and made it such a fun night.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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