A community of carers
The community of carers weaved throughout SSI’s programs ensures there’s always a helping hand when someone reaches out for support.
Foster care vs adoption: the 4 differences you need to know
Do you see foster care and adoption as two sides of the same coin? If you’d like to find out whether fostering is right for you, it’s important to understand these two choices are very different.
Saying goodbye: When foster children go home
Saying goodbye to the children Afet has fostered is never easy. Over the years she’s learnt to appreciate the positive parts of that final farewell.
Cross cultural foster care: why it might be right for you
Lisa* didn’t expect her foster care experience to turn out quite like this: zipping around supermarket aisles, sourcing ingredients to make her first Samoan curry.
Applying to become a foster carer: what to expect
Most people begin their foster care journey with little more than a spare room and a desire to provide a home for a child in need. That’s all Lisa* had when she saw an online ad calling for more foster homes.
Emergency humanitarian relief program delivers food packages to displaced Afghans
Families impacted by the growing crisis in Afghanistan are receiving emergency relief, thanks to a new humanitarian relief program from Australian refugee support agency Settlement Services International (SSI), in partnership with the Asia Pacific Network of Refugees (APNOR).
National DFV plan shines a spotlight on forgotten women
A new national plan to end domestic and family violence (DFV) has taken steps towards addressing the needs of an often overlooked group of women who sit at the intersection of gender, and race and culture, according to non-profit Settlement Services International (SSI).
Digital inclusion and family separation remain problems for refugees despite resilience during pandemic
Newly arrived refugees in Australia have been resilient in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research launched this week by Settlement Services International and Western Sydney University.
Workforce Australia review cannot overlook migrant and refugee jobseekers again
The Federal Government’s review of the Workforce Australia scheme must address a gaping hole that has left migrant and refugee communities without adequate support, according to leading non-profit Settlement Services International (SSI).
NSW government extends employment support program for refugees
Refugees and people seeking asylum living in NSW will continue to have access to pathways to secure, long-term employment thanks to the extension of the Refugee Employment Support Program (RESP) delivered by Settlement Services International (SSI) and partners.
SSI NAIDOC Week celebrations promote Indigenous economy and self-determination
Settlement Services International (SSI) is observing NAIDOC Week this year by not only celebrating First Nations art and culture but also contributing to the Indigenous economy and self-determination.
Afghans continue settlement journey in NSW
Settlement Services International has supported 1,400 Afghans to make NSW their new home since August 2021.
SSI LAC participant on her way to becoming a chef
Getting a job has been on Faith Zadro’s mind a long time.
SSI at FECCA: a multicultural perspective on the Uluru Statement, and the power of humanity
Only by working together can a truly multicultural Australia be a place of safety, growth and happiness.
Violet Roumeliotis AM appointed to NSW Ageing and Disability Advisory Board
Settlement Services International CEO Violet Roumeliotis AM has been appointed to the NSW Ageing and Disability Advisory Board.
Family football event builds stronger community connections
Nearly 300 people enjoyed a Refugee Week Family Event at Gould Adams Park in Logan, QLD, on June 25, thanks to collaboration between Access Community Services’ Multicultural Sport Club (MSC) and Football Queensland’s Multicultural Settlement Program (MSP).
SSI welcomes NSW Government focus on women in budget
Settlement Services International (SSI) has welcomed the NSW Government’s strong focus on women in this year’s budget, paving the way for more women to forge a strong economic future and prioritise their wellbeing.
From the CEO: Refugee Week a chance to reflect on refugee contributions and Australia’s role
A few key things happened during this year’s Refugee Week that have lifted my spirits and given me hope.
Leading community organisations welcome state budgets
Settlement Services International (SSI) and Access Community Services have welcomed this week’s budget announcements by the NSW and Queensland governments, commending their focus on women, healthcare, housing and education.