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Community hubs are welcoming places where migrant families particularly mothers with young children come to
connect share and learn. Community hubs bridge the gap between migrant families and the wider community through linking children into play groups and preparing
them for school, helping women and children to learn and practice English and building pathways to services and
employmentHubs are located in schools and community centers across New South Wales, Queensland Victoria and South Australia.
In 2017 more than 8,000 families from 119 nations came to a community hub most were women with dependent children who visited a hub at least once each week
and 76% spoke a language other than English at home. Community hubs service gateways that connect families with each other with their school and with existing servicesCommunity hubs – connect, share, learn.
About SSI Community Hubs
SSI Community Hubs bring local education, health, community, and settlement services together in a familiar and welcoming environment to make it easier for families with young children to access the services and assistance they need. The SSI Hubs provide families with a sense of belonging and facilitate the development of friendships and support networks.
How we help
We provide a safe and welcoming family-friendly place for people, particularly families with young children, to meet, learn, and build trusting and supportive relationships.
We offer accessible programs, such as playgroups, morning teas, English language and literacy, support early childhood development, to welcome families and provide a sense of belonging.
Each of our Hubs has a Hub Leader who understands the needs of the local community and connects families to services.
Get in touch
SSI runs Hubs in NSW (Blacktown, Parramatta, Cumberland and Coffs Harbour) and ten Hubs in Queensland (Logan and Ipswich).
NSW
P: (02) 8799 6700
E: communityhubs@ssi.org.au
Queensland
P: (07) 3412 8222
E: acsl.gatewayofficer@ssi.org.au