Why Australia must adopt the Global Compact on Migration
A public letter to our parliamentarians Settlement Services International is among 34 organisations, including civic society peak bodies, international NGOs, community groups and faith-based organisations, signing a public letter calling on the Federal Government to adopt the Global Compact on Migration (GCM).
SSI and Access merge to support people and communities
Leading Queensland multicultural organisation Access Community Services Limited (Access) has today merged with Settlement Services International (SSI).
SSI urges Senate to oppose migrant welfare bill and protect vulnerable communities
Settlement Services International (SSI) has joined calls from ACOSS and others in the community sector for the Senate to vote against a bill that will make migrants wait up to four years to access social security.
Friendship Garden now more accessible and helping everyone to grow
Since 2015, Settlement Services International’s (SSI) Friendship Garden in Auburn has welcomed people from many diverse backgrounds, however it was limited in what it offered to people living with disability. But this year, the garden has seen an unprecedented evolution.
Community of Practice will provide collective response to domestic and family violence
Sunday November 25 was International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marking the launch of 16 Days of Activism, a global campaign to galvanise action to end violence against women and children. It will conclude on December 10, International Human Rights Day.
SSI calls on government to help secure safety of Hazaras
Settlement Services International (SSI) joins the Refugee Council of Australia and the 50,000-strong Hazara community in Australia in calling on the Australian Government to act quickly before the Taliban commits more atrocities and displaces more Hazara men, women and children in Afghanistan.
Refugee youth receive Welcome2Sydney, playing rooftop basketball
A group of young people newly arrived from Syria has met with Welcome2Sydney ambassador Kate to enjoy a beautiful day out playing rooftop basketball at Ultimo Community Centre.
Population Review needs to be balanced and sensitive to community cohesion
Settlement Services International (SSI) welcomes NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s appointment of an expert panel to develop a population policy for NSW, especially if it brings balance, fact and data on Australia’s migration program and ensures Australia’s successful multicultural social fabric and community cohesion are not undermined.
Migrants more likely to start businesses, lodge patents, and win Nobel Prizes and Academy Awards
The evidence of the benefits of migration is disconnected from public perception, say migration leaders at an international conference in Sydney this week.
SSI welcomes the dialogue on population policy and regional settlement of newcomers
Settlement Services International (SSI) welcomes the opportunity to have a broader conversation about population policy in Australia, as provided by recent political commentary and media coverage.
The time is ripe to cast the spotlight on diverse female artists at the inaugural Australian Women in Music Awards
The Australian Women in Music Awards is drawing attention to the accomplishments of our female musicians, who have traditionally been under-represented in parts of the music industry.
Groundbreaking music initiative turns the spotlight on diverse female artists
Settlement Services International launches partnership with Australian Women in Music Awards Settlement Services International (SSI) has partnered with Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) to turn the spotlight on culturally diverse female artists and music practitioners through the SSI Diversity in Music Award.
SSI celebrates JobActive’s five-star achievement
The JobActive team at Settlement Services International (SSI) was recognised on August 23 for maintaining a five-star rating for two consecutive years.
Artists from refugee backgrounds launch new work at thriving street festival
Eat Your Heart Out Liverpool — a celebration of art in the Liverpool CBD on August 25 — will combine mouth-watering food, live music and performances, markets, garden games and art into a feast for the senses.
SSI welcomes public discussion about population policy and immigration
Settlement Services International (SSI) welcomes the opportunity for a broader conversation about population policy in Australia that has been recently provided by political commentary and by media coverage of Australia’s immigration figures and rising population.
South West Sydney businesses model inclusion for all
The Zero Barriers Business Excellence Awards held Wednesday July 25 at the Bankstown Learning and Knowledge Centre celebrated businesses and organisations across South West Sydney working to make their practices more inclusive for people with disabilities.
Public film screenings bring communities together during Refugee Week
As part of Refugee Week 2018 celebrations, Settlement Services International (SSI) hosted public screenings of The Staging Post in regional Armidale and at the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) in Sydney. The screenings fostered a positive narrative about refugees and resettlement in local and regional communities.
Zero Barriers Business Excellence Awards demonstrate shift towards inclusion
The Zero Barriers Business Excellence Awards in Bankstown on Wednesday July 25 will celebrate 40 businesses and organisations working to make themselves and their communities more inclusive for people with disabilities.
Punchbowl restaurant changes lives through inclusion
Rashays Casual Dining recently announced that “by 2019 all Rashays restaurants will be deaf friendly.”
SSI thanks Belvoir St Theatre for supporting refugee scholarships
Settlement Services International (SSI) has expressed its enormous appreciation to Belvoir St Theatre for raising $29,000 for SSI’s Refugee Education Scholarships.