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Promoting disability inclusion in the workplace and in the community

Details: Published: Friday, 21 December 2018 11:43

In line with the principles of social inclusion and with the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) celebrated annually on 3 December, SSI has participated in a number of activities that not only support SSI’s effort towards building a more inclusive workplace, but also contributes to enable grassroots community leaders promoting disability inclusion in their communities.

From the CEO: Best wishes for a compassionate, fulfilling holiday season

Details: Published: Thursday, 20 December 2018 11:15

Highlights from events at SSI during 2018.

The holiday season at SSI always brings to the fore the warmth and compassion that exists within our community. In contrast to the commercialism often intertwined with the gift-giving season are the actions of folk like the Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group and Ashfield Public School P&C ― just two of the many groups who, in recent weeks, have delivered gifts for the individuals and families SSI supports.

New data illustrates SSI’s community impact

Details: Published: Monday, 17 December 2018 14:31

SSI staff made a positive difference in the lives of nearly 27,000 people who came through the doors of the organisation’s four primary offices during the most recent financial reporting period, SSI CEO Violet Roumeliotis told SSI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sydney last week.

Meet SSI volunteer Ashley Thomas

Details: Published: Monday, 10 December 2018 15:53

“I knew I could help out in the kitchen, I’m a wife and a mum, I like to talk, and I was a newcomer once too.” This is the self-described list of prerequisites SSI volunteer, Ashley Thomas, cites as her motivation for getting involved in Settlement Services International’s (SSI) Community Kitchen.

From the CEO - International Day of People with Disability 2018

Details: Published: Monday, 03 December 2018 13:50

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Here at SSI, diversity and inclusion is at our heart, and our diverse workforce, programs and initiatives allow us to engage with clients and communities across a broad scope.

Friendship Garden now more accessible and helping everyone to grow

Details: Published: Thursday, 29 November 2018 09:21

Since 2015, Settlement Services International’s (SSI) Friendship Garden in Auburn has welcomed people from many diverse backgrounds, however it was limited in what it offered to people living with disability. But this year, the garden has seen an unprecedented evolution.

SSI celebrates inclusion

Details: Published: Tuesday, 27 November 2018 17:06

International Day of People with Disabilities banner

At SSI, we are getting ready to celebrate International Day of People with Disability (December 3), a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance, and recognises the achievements and contributions of people with disability.

In conversation: SSI Arts and Culture Program Manager, Carolina Triana talks New Beginnings Festival from inception to evolution.

Details: Published: Tuesday, 27 November 2018 14:48

The arts and culture festival that brings diversity to the fore — the SSI New Beginnings Festival in Spring — took place at the iconic Darling Harbour on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

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