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.
SSI calls for population policy for Australia amid immigration debate
Discussions about levels of immigration following ABC TV’s Four Corners and Q&A last night are essential in an inclusive and democratic country like Australia, however we do not want to compromise our successful multicultural cohesion by focusing only on impacts to planning and infrastructure, according to Violet Roumeliotis, CEO of Settlement Services International (SSI).
From the CEO — Together we can foster a more inclusive and gender equal world
Today, March 8, marks International Women’s Day — a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, as well as to promote a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
Partnership between SSI and University of Wollongong enhances with launch of new research projects
For the past five years, SSI Ignite Small Business Start-ups and University of Wollongong (UOW) have worked together to support entrepreneurs from refugee backgrounds grow their businesses, while providing students with course-related experience.
Ignite helps Iranian refugee forge new career path
Arriving in Australia in 2013 marked the beginning of a new life and career for 49-year-old Saman Khaladj.
Refugees learn to enjoy Australian beaches and pools
Swimming is a big part of life in Australia and newly arrived refugees are now getting the opportunity to safely enjoy the water thanks to a new SSI partnership.
Entrepreneur with disability breaking down barriers
No-one knows more about the barriers people with disability face every day than someone with a lifetime of first-hand experience. But what can apparently be a drawback has been used by Yagoona resident Quang Nyugen as a drive to establish his own business, while also finding a way to help the community.
Employment opportunity with Australia for UNHCR spikes motivation of Syrian woman
An employment opportunity with Australia for UNHCR has significantly increased the outlook, self-esteem and motivation of a 20-year old Syrian woman who is new to Australia.
Bright future ahead for new Australian
Education has been a stepping stone to a better life for Dana Al Samaan, who arrived in Australia in July last year.
Corporate partnerships pave the way for new arrivals
Working at Woolworths is a little different to his previous job as a petroleum engineer, but Safwan Aldod has high career aspirations and believes that everyone needs to start somewhere.
The Staples Bag launches in Baulkham Hills
SSI’s social enterprise The Staples Bag had an inaugural launch in Baulkham Hills in February, hosted by Hills Community Aid. The launch was paired with a local book fair and a long queue of enthusiastic grocery shoppers.
The facts on refugees in Armidale
Learning English, connecting with the community, and finding employment and housing will be the key priorities for refugee families arriving in Armidale in the coming months, according to a leading settlement expert. Yamamah Agha, the Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) Manager for community organisation and social business Settlement Services International (SSI), said in the 16 years she had been working with refugees, those areas consistently rated among new arrivals’ top goals for life in Australia.