SSI LAC participant builds community through men’s shed

For many years, Foster Cortis was unemployed due to living with arthritis, a lung condition and chronic depression.
Read more: SSI LAC participant builds community through men’s shed
The Humanitarian Settlement Program provides essential early support and information to refugees and humanitarian entrants. Learn more
IgniteAbility Small Business Start-ups is a pilot program established to facilitate business creation for people with disability. Learn More:
SSI is partnered with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to support people aged 7 and over to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and other mainstream community services. Learn more
Employment is integral for newly arrived refugees, migrants, asylum seekers and for other vulnerable people in our community. Learn more
For many years, Foster Cortis was unemployed due to living with arthritis, a lung condition and chronic depression.
Read more: SSI LAC participant builds community through men’s shed
Today, at the NSW Regional Settlement Conference, hosted by SSI and the NSW Settlement Partnership (NSP), we harnessed insights and shared perspectives on the key ingredients of successful regional settlement.
Read more: From the CEO: a regional perspective on settlement in practice
Harmony Week, March 21 to March 27, marks our country’s rich multicultural identity.
Read more: From the CEO: Foster inclusiveness and a sense of belonging this Harmony Week
This annual festival brings thousands of Sydneysiders together to enjoy the creative, culinary and artistic talents of people from refugee, migrant and First Nations backgrounds.
The National Community Hubs Program Year in Review shows how the hubs’ resilience and flexibility ensured their local communities remained connected, supported, and safe in turbulent times.
Read more: Community Hubs were the place to be for families in turbulent 2021