Data collection will help protect vulnerable communities
Settlement Services International (SSI) has welcomed news that a person’s birthplace and languages spoken will be recorded when they receive a COVID-19 vaccine or test positive to the virus.
Artists to create a stir celebrating migration on Harmony Day
Sydney-based contemporary artists will bring their stories to life through a vibrant and interactive program at the Australian National Maritime Museum to celebrate Harmony Day, Sunday, March 21.
Culturally diverse women leaders to provide insight on how to break ‘glass ceiling’
Three female leaders who “broke the glass ceiling” in their fields will share their stories and advice on overcoming professional challenges during an International Women’s Day event designed to educate and empower women from across NSW.
Meagre JobSeeker increase a missed opportunity to ‘build back better’
Settlement Services International (SSI) has described the federal government’s decision to increase JobSeeker by only $50 a fortnight as a missed opportunity to lift people out of poverty and “build back better”.
From the CEO: Crisis touches us all, but rarely impacts us equally
The COVID-19 pandemic is testing gender equity in ways that no-one expected. Women – and particularly women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds – have been among the worst affected by the unprecedented events of last year.
New Chair for social services leader Settlement Services International
Leading community organisation and social enterprise Settlement Services International (SSI) has welcomed Voula Messimeri AM MAICD as the new Chair of its Board.
Business program provides human connection and localised support for Sydney city community
It started with the notion that a thriving, resilient and diverse community is the indicator of a successful neighbourhood. So, add a newly regenerated urban area with a place-based business mentorship program, and see the community flourish.
SSI welcomes evidence of social cohesion and endorses calls for national anti-racism strategy
Settlement Services International (SSI) has welcomed the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute’s 2020 Mapping Social Cohesion Report and its findings that Australians continue to show strong support for multiculturalism and immigration, yet SSI is concerned about the continuing evidence of high levels of racism against migrants from non-English speaking backgrounds.
SSI welcomes government’s vaccine campaign supporting culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Settlement Services International (SSI) welcomes the announcement by Federal Government to roll out a $31 million COVID-19 vaccination public information campaign.
Sharing stories of migration and displacement through art
“One common thread, that is not often acknowledged, is that anyone who calls Australia home, except for the First Nations people of this land, is a migrant of one form or another."
From the CEO: Overcoming division in the shadow of the pandemic
Monday this week marked one year since the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Australia.
Online health and wellbeing workshops for refugee women during COVID-19 fosters community spirit
Settlement Services International’s (SSI) Humanitarian Settlement Program Women Committee has partnered with Liverpool Women’s Health Centre (LWHC) and Mission Australia to encourage refugee women to stay healthy, informed and connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iraqi sisters secure employment and further education during first year in Australia
The Humanitarian Settlement Program, funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs* and delivered by Settlement Services International has supported Iraqi sisters, Diana and Sandra Hassan* to acquire part-time jobs and engage in higher education.
WSU partners with SSI to ease university engagement for refugees
Refugees have easier access to tertiary education thanks to a partnership between Western Sydney University (WSU) and Settlement Services International (SSI).
SSI staff to provide local knowledge to help jobseekers find work
Three Settlement Services International (SSI) staff have been named among nine new Employment Facilitators helping job seekers find work as part of the Federal Government’s $62.8 million Local Jobs Program.
Motherland exhibition explores displacement and migration
An exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) in January seeks to create a more nuanced narrative about contemporary migration and displacement by portraying the issue through the eyes of diverse artists.
Iraqi entrepreneur keen to restart family business in Australia
After leaving Iraq and spending over a year in Jordan, Roben Noonoo arrived in Australia as a refugee in February 2020 with his wife and son.
From the CEO: A heartfelt holiday thank you
As the year draws to a close, it’s natural to reflect on the past 12 months and begin looking forward to the new year.
SSI and APRRN ongoing partnership advances refugee protection in the Asia Pacific
APRRN is an open and growing network of more than 450 civil society organisations and individuals from 29 countries committed to advancing the rights of refugees in the Asia Pacific.