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ParentsNext overhaul a welcome step forward for parents and children
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Published: Friday, 03 March 2023 11:40
Recommendations to improve the ParentsNext employment program will deliver greater peace of mind and employment outcomes for parents experiencing unemployment, according to national non-profit organisation Settlement Services International (SSI).
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NSW families afforded new protections under DFV commitments
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Published: Thursday, 02 February 2023 14:50
Changes endorsed by NSW major parties will enhance domestic and family violence (DFV) support for women and children, particularly for at-risk cohorts such as refugees and migrants, according to leading non-profit Settlement Services International (SSI).
Read more: NSW families afforded new protections under DFV commitments
National DFV consultation kicks off in Logan
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Published: Thursday, 15 December 2022 09:28
National Children’s Commissioner leads inaugural Queensland roundtable that raises the voices of children from CALD backgrounds impacted by family and domestic violence.
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New leadership for veteran Queensland community organisation
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Published: Monday, 12 December 2022 14:09
Queensland-based non-profit Access Community Services (Access) has welcomed an experienced psychologist and senior executive to lead the organisation as it strengthens its legacy of supporting individuals and families across the state.
Read more: New leadership for veteran Queensland community organisation
New research holds clues to activating untapped skilled workforce
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Published: Monday, 12 December 2022 12:20
Refugee women have the qualifications, skills, and motivation Australian employers need in order to alleviate critical skills shortages, but a web of barriers prevents them from achieving their economic potential, according to research released today.
Read more: New research holds clues to activating untapped skilled workforce
Greater funding stability positive step for NSW non-profits
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Published: Monday, 05 December 2022 09:04
NSW Labor Party's promise to increase funding terms for a minimum of five years if elected is a welcome commitment to stabilise the state’s social services sector according to leading non-profit Settlement Services International (SSI).
Read more: Greater funding stability positive step for NSW non-profits
Queensland NFPs trade competition for collaboration
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Published: Monday, 31 October 2022 09:50
Queensland non-profits in the multicultural space are walking the talk on collaboration, launching a new executive network this week that will foster partnership, not competition, in the sector.
Read more: Queensland NFPs trade competition for collaboration
Migrant, refugee wellbeing at the heart of Federal Budget measures
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Published: Wednesday, 26 October 2022 11:14
New measures to clear Australia’s visa backlog, review multicultural policies and tackle racism show the Federal Government is putting wellbeing of all communities at the centre of its national budget, according to non-profit Settlement Services International (SSI).
Read more: Migrant, refugee wellbeing at the heart of Federal Budget measures
Emergency humanitarian relief program delivers food packages to displaced Afghans
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Published: Tuesday, 25 October 2022 10:51
Families impacted by the growing crisis in Afghanistan are receiving emergency relief, thanks to a new humanitarian relief program from Australian refugee support agency Settlement Services International (SSI), in partnership with the Asia Pacific Network of Refugees (APNOR).
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National DFV plan shines a spotlight on forgotten women
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Published: Tuesday, 18 October 2022 08:57
A new national plan to end domestic and family violence (DFV) has taken steps towards addressing the needs of an often overlooked group of women who sit at the intersection of gender, and race and culture, according to non-profit Settlement Services International (SSI).
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SSI welcomes new ‘community sponsorship’ program
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Published: Wednesday, 28 September 2022 13:28
Refugee support agency Settlement Services International (SSI) commends the Federal Government for the roll out of its national ‘community sponsorship’ program.
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Former Fairfax CEO joins NFP board
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Published: Tuesday, 20 September 2022 07:00
Former media executive Greg Hywood has joined the board of Settlement Services International (SSI), a non-profit organisation that supports newcomers and other Australians to achieve their full potential.
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New project to take an intersectional approach to women in leadership
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Published: Thursday, 08 September 2022 15:36
Diversity Council Australia (DCA), along with partners Settlement Services International (SSI) and Chief Executive Women, are delighted about today’s announcement by the Minister for Women, Katy Gallagher, that the federal government would be investing in work to enhance opportunities for culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) women to move into workplace leadership roles.
Read more: New project to take an intersectional approach to women in leadership
Workforce Australia review cannot overlook migrant and refugee jobseekers again
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Published: Thursday, 04 August 2022 14:35
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).
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NSW government extends employment support program for refugees
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Published: Monday, 01 August 2022 12:58
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.
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SSI welcomes NSW Government focus on women in budget
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Published: Monday, 27 June 2022 11:35
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.
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SSI sponsors Newcastle ‘Unity in Diversity’ festival for Refugee Week
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Published: Thursday, 23 June 2022 15:22
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.
Read more: SSI sponsors Newcastle ‘Unity in Diversity’ festival for Refugee Week