Increase to waiting period for migrant income support payments discriminatory, says SSI
Settlement Services International (SSI) says changes announced in the federal budget will have harmful effects on migrant families and their children.
Warm Sydney welcome improves newcomers’ wellbeing
One hundred and thirty-four newcomers and five ambassadors have already participated in Welcome2Sydney activities designed to make refugees and asylum seekers feel welcome and more connected to their new home.
Persian painter to drive a new project during Refugee Week
A Persian artist and painter who is seeking asylum in Australia will be facilitating a series of creative workshops for newly arrived artists in the lead up to the SSI New Beginnings Festival for Refugee Week 2018, staged at the Refugee Welcome Centre, Lilyfield.
Summer Hill café empowers refugee entrepreneurs
Four Brave Women is open for business! Developed as a joint initiative between The Trading Circle, a division of the charity Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand, and SSI, Four Brave Women is a café and community space where refugees have the opportunity to create a sustainable income for themselves using their culinary skills. It is a creative and inclusive space that celebrates different cultures through food and art.
Let’s talk disability in CALD communities
More than 200 delegates and 50 speakers were part of SSI’s DiverseAbility NDIS Inclusion Conference on April 19.
SSI successfully hosts first DiverseAbility NDIS Inclusion Conference
With more than 200 delegates and 50 speakers, the first-of-its-kind conference in NSW put the emphasis on discussing issues and challenges specific to people with disability from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background.
SSI walks the talk towards an inclusive workforce
Settlement Services International has been acknowledged as an inclusive recruiter organisation by the Australian Network on Disability (AND) after completing AND’s Disability Confident Recruiter (DCR) program.
SSI appoints Victorian State Director – Strategy, Growth and Partnerships
Settlement Services International is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Sonia Vignjevic as its Victorian State Director – Strategy, Growth and Partnerships. In this new position Ms Vignjevic will investigate opportunities for SSI to develop partnerships in Victoria.
From the CEO — Establishing SSI as a thought leader in global migration
At SSI we excel in providing essential services to new arrivals in Australia, but to achieve the best outcomes for our newcomers we must take our role a step further: we want to drive conversations about settlement and migration, and use our knowledge and expertise to lead discussions that will inform policy and help millions of people all over the world.
Support for refugee education in NSW announced
Forty-one people from a refugee background, needing financial assistance for their education or attaining local recognition for their qualifications, will get the support they need as part of the Settlement Services International (SSI) and Allianz Australia 2018 Refugee Scholarships.
SSI works with young Australian with disability to gain independence
In order to gain more independence and expand her work experience, she started working with EmployAbility, a joint initiative between SSI Ability Links NSW and SSI employment services that offers tailored career pathways for people with disability.
Syrian graphic design teacher secures a role with Australia for UNHCR
Being witness to acts of war as an adolescent has increased the maturity of 22-year-old graphic design teacher Talar Hagob, who has recently secured part-time employment with Australia for UNHCR.
Theatre: a new old way of talking about disability in CALD communities
Theatre is one of the most ancient forms of art. The word theatre itself means a place for viewing, but theatre is more than that. Theatre is telling stories; it is turning a group of people into an audience and bringing them together to enjoy an experience.
Still Outside the Tent: Cultural Diversity and Disability
Cultural Diversity & Disability: A Rapid Review of Evidence.
All in for Armidale: A whole-of-community approach
Accounts of newcomers & community in regional Australia.
Business Woman of the Year shares powerful insights on career and business
Telstra Australian Business Women of the Year, SSI CEO Violet Roumeliotis, recently contributed to the 2018 Telstra International Women’s Day panel discussion, reflecting on challenges and offering her three most valuable business tips.
SSI award nominee wins Youth Community Medal at NSW Premier’s Harmony Dinner
Bassam Maaliki, a 14-year-old student at Homebush Bay High School and founder of the social change campaign #uBelong, was announced winner of the Youth Medal at the NSW Premier’s Harmony Dinner on March 21.
From the CEO — Let’s celebrate inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone
It is important to have an established day, like March 21, for Harmony Day as it provides us with an opportunity to again reflect on the importance of harmony in our nation.
Designer harnesses talents to help Ignite participants accelerate business
SSI Ignite Small Business Start-Ups works together with a pool of specialists to help Ignite participants to achieve their business goals.
Celebrate Harmony Day with SSI!
Harmony Day, March 21, has become a significant day of the year when Australians are encouraged to celebrate the cultural diversity of our country.