About ASESS
We know that it can be hard for people seeking asylum to find a job that values your skills and experience. It’s important to have the right support to help you prepare for and secure lasting, skilled employment.
We can help you get a good job and succeed in Australia.
Our free 1:1 support helps you to set goals, get your overseas skills recognised, pay for work expenses, and find a good job. We make it easier for you to build a better future.
What makes us different
We understand your unique needs and we want to help you succeed. If you have qualifications from overseas, we can help you access information and financial help to get them recognised in Australia.
Language should not be a barrier to support. Our diverse team pairs you with someone who understands your language and culture, or we provide translation services.
As part of a large organisation offering many life-changing services, we can help you easily access other support to make life easier.
Planning your next step with ASESS
Asylum Seeker Employment Skills Support (ASESS) provides support to make it easier for people seeking asylum to join the workforce. We offer mentoring and support to help you:
Identify your employment goals and find opportunities.
Find and complete training and courses that will help you meet your goals.
Pay for work expenses such as licenses, equipment, and work clothing.
Get your overseas qualifications recognised in Australia, including help with costs.
Get help with transport – including driving courses.
Connect with other services that could benefit you and your future.
You can get help like…
Olena*
an accountant from Ukraine who has successfully resumed her career in Australia with our support. We helped her with career planning, getting her driver’s licence, resume writing, interview preparation, and job applications, and we covered the cost of having her bachelor’s degree recognised.
Stanislav
a university student from Ukraine who secured a job at a Ukrainian restaurant and later started his own successful lawnmowing business after we helped him with work expenses, driving lessons, and mentoring. He is now looking forward to expanding his business and finishing his degree online..
Sione*
whose experience and Fijian mechanical engineering qualification was not recognised in Australia. After three months of support, including career planning, workshops, and qualification recognition guidance, he secured a full-time role as a trade assistant and has successfully resumed his career here.
*Names have been changed.
Your journey
with us
1. Get in touch
Contact us directly by completing this form.
2. Goal setting
We meet with you, in person or online, to set goals for training, education, or employment.
3. Planning
Together, we create a plan that fits your needs and will help you reach your goals.
4. Activities
Follow your plan with activities that support your goals. We can help cover the cost of activities like driving lessons, equipment, and getting your overseas skills recognised.
5. Employment
We help you find a lasting job or prepare you to get one on your own.
Get in touch
Funded by the NSW Department of Education, SSI delivers ASESS services across NSW.
Email: asess@ssi.org.au
Liverpool
Address: Level 1/45 – 47 Scott Street, Liverpool NSW 2170
Phone: 02 9600 3100
Fairfield
Address: Ground Floor / 7 William Street, Fairfield NSW 2165
Phone: 02 8111 7000