SSI stands for equality of life – for everyone. We believe in supporting and working with our diverse communities to inspire people’s lives and provide hope, create real opportunities, and strive for a fair and inclusive society.

From humble beginnings to an organisation with a big purpose, SSI has come a long way since its inception in 2000 as the NSW Migrant and Refugee Centre. Our aim was to help newly arrived refugees settle in Australia – and that is still the core of what we do.

Over time, our expertise and organisation grew, we became Settlement Services International. In 2018, we merged with Access Community Services in Queensland, and expanded into Victoria.

We recently underwent a brand refresh, and now go by “SSI”, to better reflect our broader services and support offerings.

We now offer services and support in sectors like employment, disability, family preservation, at-home aged care, social enterprise and training across three states.

Read more about SSI’s story here.

• Fully realised lives
• A world in which everyone has equal access to opportunity
• Breaking down barriers – like discrimination and injustice
• Making all Australians, new and old, feel welcomed
• Helping people with empathy and understanding
• Empowering people to change their own lives

SSI is the acronym of our company name, Settlement Services International Limited, a nod to our foundations as a settlement provider supporting newcomers. Nowadays, most people simply refer to us as SSI as we provide an array of services and support for a diverse Australia.

At SSI, we are guided by three core values that guide our actions and behaviour.

Our values influence our approach to getting things done, the decisions we make and ultimately reflect SSI’s desired workplace culture.