Local area coordination
SSI supports people to access the NDIS and other services and supports in the community.
SSI Gateway
A community space for locals to drop in and receive information, advice or referral to programs and services.
Multicultural Peer Network
Find out how to form a peer-to-peer support group in your community & what free resources & training SSI now offers for community organisations to up-skill & run their own groups.
SSI calls for migration, humanitarian and settlement reform in Federal Budget
SSI has called for nine key areas of reform in the upcoming 2023-23 Federal Budget in order to optimise migration, Australia’s humanitarian program and our settlement services for the benefit of all Australians.
Additional investment to support refugees in South-West Sydney
One of Australia’s largest refugee resettlement providers has answered calls for additional investment in South-West Sydney, investing new resources in the area with the launch of a new local location.
Multi-ethnic creative performing artist encourages female musicians to apply for SSI’s delegation at Australian Women in Music Awards, promising ‘it’s not about competition, it’s about sisterhood’
When Marina Poša, classically trained mezzo-soprano, was chosen as one of seven female musicians to attend the Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) and conference last year, she was thrilled but had no idea how transformative those few days would be.
International engagement at a time of global disruption
From the CEO: International engagement at a time of global disruption
Migration reform could activate underutilised talent
Reforms to Australia’s migration system to streamline recognition of overseas skills and experience could activate a motivated but underutilised talent pool, according to leading non-profit organisation Settlement Services International (SSI).
Finding a job and a community voice
When Waseemunnisa Syed was invited to an SSI organised Community Voice consultation session for Urdu speaking people, she was initially reluctant.
NDIS reform a welcome step for people with disability
Leading non-profit organisation Settlement Services International (SSI) has welcomed news from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Minister Bill Shorten of six key areas of reform for the scheme.
Pilot program helps Ellen get job ready
Many young adults struggle to define their career aspirations and educational goals, but Ellen Brant has found guidance and support in a new pilot program by SSI’s Local Area Coordination (LAC) program.
Australia’s newest refugee resettlement hub offers blueprint for regional communities
The successful establishment of Australia’s newest refugee resettlement regional hub could offer lessons for optimising refugee resettlement in other regional locations, with new research showing increasingly positive community sentiment towards the new residents.