SSI News Blog

Sam's Space - Armidale Community News for July 2018

Details: Published: Wednesday, 01 August 2018 14:42

The settlement journey has continued for our 23 families in Armidale this July, with special emphasis on working directly with newcomer leaders and youth to establish their interests and support them in what they hope to achieve in Armidale. I’ve also had new opportunities to meet more of the amazing community groups around Armidale, who are excited to explore ways of helping our new families settle.

New arrivals inspired by visit to Australian Museum

Details: Published: Tuesday, 31 July 2018 17:48

Welcome2Sydney provided a great opportunity for families to learn more about their new country at the Australian Museum.

Welcome2Sydney is a new project, co-designed by City of Sydney and SSI, introducing newcomers to Sydney and its residents, and to the city’s history, culture and diverse communities.

Public film screenings bring communities together during Refugee Week

Details: Published: Thursday, 26 July 2018 10:22

A group of people during a Q&A panel discussion.

As part of Refugee Week 2018 celebrations, Settlement Services International (SSI) hosted public screenings of The Staging Post in regional Armidale and at the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) in Sydney. The screenings fostered a positive narrative about refugees and resettlement in local and regional communities.

Punchbowl restaurant changes lives through inclusion

Details: Published: Monday, 23 July 2018 13:02

Rashays Casual Dining recently announced that “by 2019 all Rashays restaurants will be deaf friendly.”

From the CEO - SSI takes local knowledge to a global stage

Details: Published: Wednesday, 18 July 2018 17:19

SSI continues to see the great benefit in engaging with significant international events such as the UNHCR Annual Tripartite Consultations for Refugees and the NGO consultations in Geneva.

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2018 at SSI

Details: Published: Tuesday, 17 July 2018 09:07

Captured is a crowd of people at a festival.

Sunday July 8 signalled the start of NAIDOC Week 2018, a time in which SSI celebrates the past, present and future contributions of our nation’s Indigenous people and their heritage. This year’s theme was ‘Because of her, we can’, which provided a fantastic opportunity to recognise the past and current contributions of Indigenous women to Australian society.

New Beginnings Festival brings Inner West locals and new communities together to celebrate Refugee Week 2018

Details: Published: Friday, 13 July 2018 09:07

Hundreds of Inner West locals recently showed their support for refugees and a thriving arts community as part of Refugee Week 2018 celebrations.

TEDxSydney partnership enables SSI program participants to attend conference in celebration of diversity and inclusion

Details: Published: Thursday, 05 July 2018 12:41

Settlement Services International (SSI) was proud to be the official charity partner for the TEDxSydney 2018 Humankind-themed conference on Friday, 15 June 2018 at the International Convention Centre (ICC).