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Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP)
Supports refugees from the moment they arrive.
Community Hubs were the place to be for families in turbulent 2021
The National Community Hubs Program Year in Review shows how the hubs’ resilience and flexibility ensured their local communities remained connected, supported, and safe in turbulent times.
SSI launches Reconciliation Action Plan with Stan Grant
The launch of SSI's ‘Innovate' RAP was a key milestone in its reconciliation journey.
SSI launch Reconciliation Action Plan with Stan Grant
Launch of ‘Innovate’ RAP a key milestone in reconciliation journey Settlement Services International (SSI) launched the organisation’s ‘Innovate’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) yesterday, to celebrate SSI’s reconciliation journey with key members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, staff and supporters at the Ashfield Town Hall.
SSI welcomes free COVID-19 rapid test kits for vulnerable communities
Settlement Services International (SSI) has partnered with the NSW Government to welcome the streamlined delivery of 1,200 COVID-19 rapid test kits to vulnerable culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Inner West refugee art exhibition opens for World Day of Social Justice
The Community Refugee Welcome Centre in Callan Park, Lilyfield, will celebrate World Day of Social Justice, Sunday, February 20, by opening “Through Our Lens”, a multimedia group exhibition inspired by the history and natural beauty of Callan Park.
Afghan refugee and former interpreter faring well in new home
Zahid Aboobakr arrived in Australia from Kabul in late 2021 after the Taliban takeover.
Afghan refugee and former IT professional sees bright new future in Australia
Tahir Sadeq arrived in Australia from Kabul, Afghanistan, with his wife, daughter (9) and son (10) in September 2021.
SSI adds news members from Queensland and Tasmania
Settlement Services International (SSI) has boosted its membership with the addition of two new members: QLD-based Yumba Meta and MRC Northern Tasmania.
SSI partners with Cricket Australia and Cricket NSW to welcome Afghan evacuees to Australia
Settlement Services International (SSI), in partnership with Cricket NSW and Cricket Australia, today launched The Welcome Project to provide Afghan evacuees access to Australia’s favourite sport, cricket.
SSI celebrates International Day of People with Disability
Settlement Services International (SSI), has today celebrated the International Day of People with Disability (3 December 2021) by hosting an event for some of its 16,000+ clients and staff. The International Day of People with Disability aims to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.
SSI appoints Etienne Roux to key role in QLD operations
Etienne Roux, formerly Head of Health & Community Services at Access Community Services Limited, has been named SSI Group’s Head of Health, Community Services and Queensland State Lead.
SSI trials proactive outreach program
Throughout October, Settlement Services International (SSI), as an NDIS Local Area Coordination (LAC) Partner in the Community, trialled a proactive outreach program to support participants to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if they chose.
Refugee actor forges new life in Australia while his latest film awaits release
Award-winning actor Faridullah Mohibi is grateful he and his family have found a new home in Australia after fleeing Afghanistan but he has fears for the colleagues he left behind.
SSI welcomes first new members since 2000
Leading community-based not-for-profit Settlement Services International (SSI) has boosted its membership with the addition of NSW-based Participate Australia and Victoria’s Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC).
SSI expands Victorian services with new employment programs
Settlement Services International’s (SSI) services in Victoria for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities have recently expanded to include support for job seekers.