For refugee and humanitarian entrants, the SSP builds upon the foundation services provided by the Humanitarian Settlement Program, by delivering settlement services that assist eligible clients to become fully-functioning members of society. As a consequence, the program promotes social cohesion and productive diversity within the Australian community.
Success stories
Four Brave Women: Summer Hill café empowers refugee entrepreneurs
Four Brave Women is open for business!
Developed as a joint initiative between The Trading Circle, a division of the charity Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand, and SSI, Four Brave Women is a café and community space where refugees have the opportunity to create a sustainable income for themselves using their culinary skills. It is a creative and inclusive space that celebrates different cultures through food and art.
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