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.
Access welcomes funding to support an inclusive Queensland
Access Community Services Limited (Access) is one of 19 organisations to receive funding for three years to connect Queensland people with opportunities for inclusion in local employment, services, social networks and industries.
From the CEO: Join the campaign to end gender-based violence
It is pleasing to see that the Federal Government and Opposition are attempting to address the crisis that is violence against women and girls in this country.
Government congratulated for refugee inclusion in new border arrangements
Settlement Services International (SSI) has congratulated the Australian Government for including humanitarian entrants in its further steps to reopen Australia and secure its economic recovery.
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.
Cultural leader named Third Sector’s Influencer of the Year
SSI nominee Bashar Hanna OAM was one of 10 social change-makers announced winners at the 2021 Third Sector Awards, an annual award celebrating leadership and innovation in the purpose and impact-driven sector.
Former coach of Afghanistan women’s national football team makes Newcastle home
For 29-year-old refugee and former assistant manager of an Afghan Premier League team, Khorsand Yousofzai, the tranquillity of his new home in Newcastle, NSW, is just what he needs after a tumultuous period.
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).
From the CEO: Community response to Afghan arrivals exemplifies who we are in times of crisis
Over the last two months, people from all across SSI have been working hard in the background to advocate for and support the resettlement of Afghan people in Australia.
Culturally diverse children in out-of-home care
This report is a collection of papers to provide information on cultural diversity in out-of-home care (OOHC).
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.
Overcoming stigma is key to overcoming gambling addiction
Settlement Services International (SSI) is calling on the community to assist in breaking down the stigma associated with gambling addiction, which causes many people to feel too embarrassed or ashamed to ask for help.
Newcastle gives warm welcome to Afghan arrivals
Settlement Services International (SSI) and Northern Settlement Services (NSS) thank the Newcastle community for the generous donations to Afghan arrivals in the region over the past fortnight.
Inspirational community leader, Gail Ker, announces retirement
Nationally lauded and award-winning community leader Gail Ker OAM, CEO of Access Community Services Limited, is to retire effective December 31, 2021.
Indigenous Business Month, Powering the Indigenous Economy
October is Indigenous Business Month. SSI acknowledges that empowering Indigenous business empowers Self-Determination.
Generous donor gives laptops to refugee families struggling with homeschooling
Many refugee families attempting to homeschool during lockdown are finding it particularly difficult without access to suitable technology.
From the CEO: The sharp edge of gender inequality and the need for specialised services
Gender-based violence, including domestic and family violence (DFV) is the sharp edge of widespread gender inequality in Australia — affecting all individuals identifying as women, regardless of their cultural background, economic situation, ability, and age.