Diversity Training
SSI’s Diversity Training transforms how people respond to diversity in ways that are thought-provoking, inspire curiosity, and build confidence.
Supporting U equips multicultural women’s agencies to be allies within their communities
Settlement Services International (SSI) last night launched a series of videos as part of its Supporting U program, an innovative project aimed at equipping women leaders within culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities with the skills to support women in crisis.
Network delivers for refugees and migrants making their home in NSW
The NSW Settlement Partnership, a dynamic network of leading organisations led by Settlement Services International (SSI), is celebrating seven years of supporting refugees and migrants to settle in Australia.
Ground-breaking partnership gives culturally diverse female musicians access to industry
For the third year running, Settlement Services International (SSI) is partnering 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 to deliver home care support program in NSW and ACT
Settlement Services International (SSI) is one of six organisations chosen by the Morrison Government to help boost Australia’s ability to provide care at home and support more senior Australians to access Home Care Packages and remain independent at home.
New documentary highlights contribution of Ignite success story, First Nations leader Rose Lovelock
Damon Gameau’s latest documentary, Regenerating Australia, has captured the perceptive First Nations voice of Anaiwan academic and entrepreneur Rose Lovelock, an alumnus of Settlement Services International’s (SSI) Ignite Small Business Start-ups initiative.
SSI welcomes Budget allocation of additional places for Afghan refugees
Settlement Services International (SSI) has joined humanitarian advocates, including the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) and the Settlement Council of Australia, in welcoming the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget announcement of an additional 16,500 places over four years for Afghans fleeing their war-torn country.
Matriarch of Australian rap joins global talent line-up at New Beginnings Festival
BARKAA, a Malyangapa, Barkindji woman from Western New South Wales to perform as part of leading arts and culture festival’s first show coming out of COVID-19
Australian NGO casts light on gender inequality at UN Women conference
As part of its commitment to advancing women and girls’ empowerment at local, national and international levels, Settlement Services International (SSI) is to host a virtual panel to a global network, “Women’s Economic Empowerment Across Borders – A new age of entrepreneurship”.
Social enterprise wins SSI Human Rights Medal
Settlement Services International (SSI) presented the NSW Human Rights Medal to Parliament on King founder Ravi Prasad at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner on Tuesday, March 1.
SSI launches Reconciliation Action Plan with Stan Grant
The launch of SSI's ‘Innovate' RAP was a key milestone in its reconciliation journey.
SSI launch Reconciliation Action Plan with Stan Grant
Launch of ‘Innovate’ RAP a key milestone in reconciliation journey Settlement Services International (SSI) launched the organisation’s ‘Innovate’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) yesterday, to celebrate SSI’s reconciliation journey with key members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, staff and supporters at the Ashfield Town Hall.
New SBS guidelines will ensure diverse voices are heard
New SBS Commissioning Equity & Inclusion Guidelines will see Australia’s multicultural and Indigenous broadcaster continuing to ensure diverse and under-represented voices are heard and leading the conversation about representation in the nation’s media, says Settlement Services International (SSI).
SSI welcomes free COVID-19 rapid test kits for vulnerable communities
Settlement Services International (SSI) has partnered with the NSW Government to welcome the streamlined delivery of 1,200 COVID-19 rapid test kits to vulnerable culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Inner West refugee art exhibition opens for World Day of Social Justice
The Community Refugee Welcome Centre in Callan Park, Lilyfield, will celebrate World Day of Social Justice, Sunday, February 20, by opening “Through Our Lens”, a multimedia group exhibition inspired by the history and natural beauty of Callan Park.
Afghan refugee and former interpreter faring well in new home
Zahid Aboobakr arrived in Australia from Kabul in late 2021 after the Taliban takeover.
SSI leaders recognised as Pro Bono Australia’s 2022 ‘Impact 25’ Nominees
Settlement Services International (SSI) Board Member Director and SydWest Multicultural Services CEO, Elfa Moraitakis, has been named one of Pro Bono Australia’s 2022 ‘Impact 25’ Nominees.