Multicultural Youth Queensland (MyQ)
MYQ empowers culturally diverse youth to influence policies, strengthen leadership, and create better outcomes for themselves and their communities.
Community Support Program
The Federal Government’s Community Support Program (CSP) aims to help people applying for humanitarian visas to settle in Australia.
Workforce Australia review cannot overlook migrant and refugee jobseekers again
The Federal Government’s review of the Workforce Australia scheme must address a gaping hole that has left migrant and refugee communities without adequate support, according to leading non-profit Settlement Services International (SSI).
NSW government extends employment support program for refugees
Refugees and people seeking asylum living in NSW will continue to have access to pathways to secure, long-term employment thanks to the extension of the Refugee Employment Support Program (RESP) delivered by Settlement Services International (SSI) and partners.
SSI NAIDOC Week celebrations promote Indigenous economy and self-determination
Settlement Services International (SSI) is observing NAIDOC Week this year by not only celebrating First Nations art and culture but also contributing to the Indigenous economy and self-determination.
Afghans continue settlement journey in NSW
Settlement Services International has supported 1,400 Afghans to make NSW their new home since August 2021.
SSI LAC participant on her way to becoming a chef
Getting a job has been on Faith Zadro’s mind a long time.
SSI at FECCA: a multicultural perspective on the Uluru Statement, and the power of humanity
Only by working together can a truly multicultural Australia be a place of safety, growth and happiness.
Violet Roumeliotis AM appointed to NSW Ageing and Disability Advisory Board
Settlement Services International CEO Violet Roumeliotis AM has been appointed to the NSW Ageing and Disability Advisory Board.
Family football event builds stronger community connections
Nearly 300 people enjoyed a Refugee Week Family Event at Gould Adams Park in Logan, QLD, on June 25, thanks to collaboration between Access Community Services’ Multicultural Sport Club (MSC) and Football Queensland’s Multicultural Settlement Program (MSP).
SSI welcomes NSW Government focus on women in budget
Settlement Services International (SSI) has welcomed the NSW Government’s strong focus on women in this year’s budget, paving the way for more women to forge a strong economic future and prioritise their wellbeing.
From the CEO: Refugee Week a chance to reflect on refugee contributions and Australia’s role
A few key things happened during this year’s Refugee Week that have lifted my spirits and given me hope.
Leading community organisations welcome state budgets
Settlement Services International (SSI) and Access Community Services have welcomed this week’s budget announcements by the NSW and Queensland governments, commending their focus on women, healthcare, housing and education.
SSI sponsors Newcastle ‘Unity in Diversity’ festival for Refugee Week
Refugee support agency Settlement Services International is proudly sponsoring the STARTTS-partnered Newcastle ‘Unity in Diversity’ festival to mark Refugee Week on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Foreshore Park, East Newcastle.
Bankstown Arts Centre presents ‘Homelands’ for Refugee Week
Bankstown Arts Centre will celebrate Refugee Week 2022 with “Homelands”, a free, family-friendly festival, on Saturday, June 25.
Submission on improving crisis communication to CALD communities
NSW Legislative Assembly Committee on Community Services
‘Spirit of Welcome’ brings Inner West locals and new communities together to celebrate Refugee Week
The Community Refugee Welcome Centre in Callan Park, Lilyfield, will celebrate World Refugee Day, Sunday, June 19, through its family-friendly event “Spirit of Welcome”.
Refugee Week campaign tells new arrivals Australia is ‘Where You Belong’
Bus shelters and digital billboards across Brisbane and Logan have been adorned with the images of six employees from Access Community Services, a subsidiary of Settlement Services International, in support of Refugee Week 2022.
Allianz and Settlement Services International expand award-winning scholarship program to support refugee and migrant education
Allianz Australia and Settlement Services International (SSI) proudly celebrated 37 new refugee scholarship recipients at the Allianz SSI scholarships ceremonies in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne yesterday.