Families enjoy a treat for the senses at Auburn Friendship Garden
Ability Links NSW (ALNSW) teamed up with Playgroup NSW and SSI Community Engagement on July 12 to hold an inclusive and fun day outdoors for children from all backgrounds.
ABBTF creates job opportunities for newly arrived refugees
Several newly arrived refugees have secured full-time work and dozens more have been offered paid apprenticeships as part of a joint venture to help new arrivals develop a career in the construction industry.
City2Surf team raising money for refugees and people seeking asylum
Settlement Services International (SSI) is taking part in the iconic City2Surf running event, with dozens of staff, volunteers and supporters joining the cause to support refugees and people seeking asylum in NSW.
Syrian refugee overcomes barriers to achieve success in Australia
Since arriving in Australia with his wife and son less than 12 months ago, Maxeem Georges has begun studying a master’s degree in finance and started working for a large insurance company in Sydney.
From the CEO – Cooperation key to creating jobs for refugees
The past fortnight has brought heartening news for the refugee community, with the NSW Government’s announcement of a new round of funding to support refugee resettlement.
Former refugee’s innovative start-up helps others find employment
A talented refugee from Syria has used his IT and web science skills to co-develop an online platform to help bridge the gap on one of the greatest challenges facing newly arrived refugees – employment.
New Beginnings 2016 highlights
The New Beginnings: Refugee Arts & Culture Festival 2016 was a standout success, with more than three thousand people coming together to celebrate the talents and skills of artists who were refugees and asylum seekers.
Driven young mother finds her feet in Australia
Khaledah Alrubaie is a highly skilled engineer with two university degrees and a masters. She also happens to be a refugee.
NSW Govt to be congratulated on significant commitment to refugees
Settlement Services International welcomes the unprecedented funding of $146 million over four years by the NSW State Government in this week’s State Budget to help Syrian and Iraqi refugees start a new life in NSW.
Celebrating refugee contributions more important than ever
Record-breaking numbers of forcibly displaced people worldwide have increased the importance of this week’s Refugee Week celebrations, according to Settlement Services International (SSI) CEO Violet Roumeliotis. The annual celebration of the courage and contribution of refugees would be a particularly poignant occasion this year in light of the staggering number of refugees and other forcibly displaced people around the world, she said.
Syrian refugee finds success with entrepreneurial spirit
Starting a business takes perseverance and hard work. That is especially true in a foreign country with different business practices and a new language, like Syrian refugee Zaher Batal has done.
New initiative educates new arrivals about the workplace
Settlement Services International (SSI) is piloting an initiative that aims to inform people seeking asylum about the Australian workplace and prepare them to enter the workforce.
NSW Government extends helping hand to refugees
The NSW Government is once again supporting the refugee community with a pledge to prioritise refugees in public sector recruitment.
Mythra Ensemble: where the East meets the West
Baroque violinist Anna McDonald is passionate about exploring the realms of new music – a passion that she developed after a decade of studying and performing in London.
Powerful range of experiences at New Beginnings workshops
At the New Beginnings: Refugee Arts & Culture Festival 2016, the fun won’t end with the music and dance performances. A host of original workshops will also expose attendees to new experiences ranging from relaxing yoga with sacred Aboriginal sounds to vibrant African dance and drumming.
From the CEO – Welcoming refugees, an inherent part of Australian history
While many places in the world are experiencing turbulent times due to the unprecedented displacement of people, it is always useful to stop and ponder what makes Australia such a peaceful corner of the globe and a wonderful place to live.
SSI’s guide to Refugee Week
Refugee Week is a chance to celebrate the positive contributions refugees make to Australian society. As part of the national celebration this month, Settlement Services International (SSI) is involved with a number of free events, including our very own festival.
Passion and drive a recipe for success for restaurateur seeking asylum
A talented restaurateur seeking asylum in Australia has brought a taste of Iran to Sydney’s north west with the recent opening of his own business, Shahrood Restaurant.
Helping foster kids stay connected with their culture
Nurten Kumru is a single mum of three adult children — and as of six months ago a grandmother too — but she still has enough love in her heart to be a foster carer.