Settlement Services International (SSI) acknowledges and honours the lives of two women who died on November 30, alleged victims of separate incidents of domestic violence.

SSI CEO recognised as champion of diversity and inclusion

The 34th Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) Awards announced Settlement Services International (SSI)’s CEO Violet Roumeliotis for its ‘Woman of Influence Award’ last night, Thursday 19 November.

Settlement Services International (SSI) has welcomed the NSW Government’s $50 million boost for charities and not-for-profits rocked by the COVID -19 pandemic.

Settlement Services International is disappointed that the federal government is to cut the Coronavirus Supplement received by people on JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and parenting payments while extending it from January 1 to March 28.

From July 1, 2020, Settlement Services International (SSI), in partnership with the NDIA, began delivering Local Area Coordination (LAC) services for the NDIS across two districts in NSW.

The Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Melissa Horne, yesterday announced Settlement Services International (SSI) would deliver a new state-wide gambling harm prevention and counselling service for migrant and refugee communities. 

Settlement Services International is dismayed that Australia’s 2020-21 Budget has delivered stimulus and incentives to businesses and those on high incomes by sacrificing those most vulnerable — in Australia and overseas – to a future of destitution.

Settlement Services International welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement today that it will expand access to the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).

Two organisations deeply involved in migration to Australia have today signed an MOU to develop programs and initiatives to support new migrants.

Mr Savvides’ appointment, taking over the role made vacant by Bulent Hass Dellal in June, was announced by the Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, Paul Fletcher MP, on July 9.

Including 30 years’ experience in the Australian and New Zealand health care sector, Mr Savvides has extensive management and board experience working in government-owned enterprises and not-for-profit organisations.

SSI CEO Violet Roumeliotis welcomed the news, saying SBS had an important role in Australian society, supporting economic and civil participation, and striving to inspire all Australians to experience the benefits of social inclusion.

“From working with George on SBS’s Community Advisory Committee, I know how passionate he is about the organisation and its purpose,” she said.

“Since being appointed as Deputy Chair in 2017, and most recently as Acting Chair, he has played a key role in ensuring SBS is a contemporary media organisation, serving and celebrating our diverse multicultural society.

“I’m sure that under his leadership, SBS will continue its creative and imaginative contribution to Australia’s social, cultural and linguistic identity.

“I look forward to continuing to work with George as he and the Board guide SBS, meeting the needs of multicultural communities and our First Nations people, and helping all Australians explore and celebrate our diversity.”