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.
Afghan refugee and former IT professional sees bright new future in Australia
Tahir Sadeq arrived in Australia from Kabul, Afghanistan, with his wife, daughter (9) and son (10) in September 2021.
Community Refugee Welcome Centre recognised
Settlement Services International (SSI) and Inner West Council’s Community Refugee Welcome Centre has won the inaugural 2021 Salvos Multicultural Welcome Project Award.
SSI adds news members from Queensland and Tasmania
Settlement Services International (SSI) has boosted its membership with the addition of two new members: QLD-based Yumba Meta and MRC Northern Tasmania.
SSI partners with Cricket Australia and Cricket NSW to welcome Afghan evacuees to Australia
Settlement Services International (SSI), in partnership with Cricket NSW and Cricket Australia, today launched The Welcome Project to provide Afghan evacuees access to Australia’s favourite sport, cricket.
Multicultural youth support community wellbeing
Settlement Services International (SSI) and its youth networks, including the Youth Collective, and the Youth Workers Network drawn from organisations within the NSW Settlement Partnership, teamed up with NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service to produce videos for a Multicultural Community Wellbeing Campaign.
SSI celebrates International Day of People with Disability
Settlement Services International (SSI), has today celebrated the International Day of People with Disability (3 December 2021) by hosting an event for some of its 16,000+ clients and staff. The International Day of People with Disability aims to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.
Deloitte consulting partner and social change advocate joins SSI Board as independent director
A partner of leading management consulting firm, Deloitte, who leads the firm’s Social Impact Consulting practice has today joined the board of Settlement Services International (SSI) as an independent director.
SSI appoints Etienne Roux to key role in QLD operations
Etienne Roux, formerly Head of Health & Community Services at Access Community Services Limited, has been named SSI Group’s Head of Health, Community Services and Queensland State Lead.
Access welcomes funding to support an inclusive Queensland
Access Community Services Limited (Access) is one of 19 organisations to receive funding for three years to connect Queensland people with opportunities for inclusion in local employment, services, social networks and industries.
Government congratulated for refugee inclusion in new border arrangements
Settlement Services International (SSI) has congratulated the Australian Government for including humanitarian entrants in its further steps to reopen Australia and secure its economic recovery.
SSI trials proactive outreach program
Throughout October, Settlement Services International (SSI), as an NDIS Local Area Coordination (LAC) Partner in the Community, trialled a proactive outreach program to support participants to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if they chose.
Refugee actor forges new life in Australia while his latest film awaits release
Award-winning actor Faridullah Mohibi is grateful he and his family have found a new home in Australia after fleeing Afghanistan but he has fears for the colleagues he left behind.
Cultural leader named Third Sector’s Influencer of the Year
SSI nominee Bashar Hanna OAM was one of 10 social change-makers announced winners at the 2021 Third Sector Awards, an annual award celebrating leadership and innovation in the purpose and impact-driven sector.