Thirty-five people from a refugee background, needing financial assistance for their education or attaining local recognition for their qualifications, will get the support they need as part of the Settlement Services International (SSI) and Allianz Australia 2019 Refugee Scholarships.
Read more: SSI and Allianz announce scholarships for refugee education in NSW
It is with heavy hearts we hear of the unprecedented violence that was bestowed on our New Zealand neighbours last night.
Settlement Services International (SSI) together with Access Community Services, Queensland, expresses our sympathy and support to the victims and families of the shootings at the Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch and the Linwood mosque nearby. Our thoughts are with all people of New Zealand at this time.
Read more: Settlement Services International’s (SSI) statement on Christchurch mosque massacre
Two exhibitions by refugee artists opening in Auburn this month — Fragments of Iran and ANA/MAN/MA — will showcase a range of diverse artworks that speak to the themes of resilience, humanity and dignity.
Read more: Free exhibition showcases work by refugee artists
NSW Labor’s pledge of $158 million for frontline domestic violence services is a step in the right direction but risks leaving refugee and migrant women in the cold, according to a community organisation that supports newcomers to Australia.
Read more: Domestic violence funding must accommodate migrant and refugee women
Investment in accommodation alone is not sufficient to help women who are new to Australia safely escape domestic and family violence, according to a community organisation that supports refugees and other newcomers to Australia.
Read more: Most vulnerable domestic violence victims falling through the gaps
Seven projects supporting refugee communities in south-west Sydney have received a boost from not-for-profit Settlement Services International’s (SSI) $50,000 Community Innovation Fund.
Read more: SSI funds seven more projects to support refugee communities
Settlement Services International joins refugee and human rights advocates, football associations and concerned citizens around the world in calling for Thai authorities to immediately release Bahraini refugee Hakeem Ali al-Araibi and allow him to return to Australia.
Read more: SSI calls for Thai authorities to release Bahraini refugee
People born in a non-English speaking country have similar rates of disability as other Australians but are about half as likely to receive formal assistance.
Read more: CALD disability needs overlooked by mainstream services
Settlement Services International is among 34 organisations, including civic society peak bodies, international NGOs, community groups and faith-based organisations, signing a public letter calling on the Federal Government to adopt the Global Compact on Migration (GCM).
Read more: Why Australia must adopt the Global Compact on Migration
Leading Queensland multicultural organisation Access Community Services Limited (Access) has today merged with Settlement Services International (SSI).
Read more: SSI and Access merge to support people and communities
From the first day I arrived in Australia, it felt like home. Everyone gets homesick sometimes, but if you have goals and dreams, it constantly drives you forward and takes your mind off the past.
