SSI CEO amplifies impact with new appointments
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- Published: Tuesday, 14 January 2020 13:25
SSI CEO Violet Roumeliotis will amplify her community impact in 2020 through a series of new board appointments
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Innovation funding supports exploration of new settlement pathways for Nepalese community in Auburn
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- Published: Wednesday, 18 December 2019 16:05
Nepalese migrant and refugee communities are to benefit from innovative new services thanks to a collaboration between two members of the NSW Settlement Partnership (NSP).
Christmas comes to Community Kitchen
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- Published: Thursday, 12 December 2019 10:56
Yesterday, SSI’s Community Kitchen wrapped up a year of shared meals and cultural celebration with an end of year party for newcomers and local community members.
SSI submits pledges ahead of UNHCR Global Refugee Forum
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- Published: Thursday, 12 December 2019 10:37
The first Global Refugee Forum (GRF) will be hosted by UNHCR in Geneva December 17-18.
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Disability advocate seeks more accessible services for diverse communities
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- Published: Wednesday, 11 December 2019 10:19
Yasmin Farhart, an empowered, south west Sydney-based Lebanese woman living with disability, is a professional public speaker, educator, activist and advocate for diversity and inclusion.
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HIV-positive survivor and advocate transforms pain into purpose
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- Published: Friday, 06 December 2019 15:13
Since his diagnosis 35 years ago, inspirational speaker David Polson has participated in 28 drug trials to improve the treatment of the virus.
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From the CEO: A long route to safety
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- Published: Thursday, 05 December 2019 09:46
Kurdish-Iranian journalist Behrouz Boochani’s long trip to safety made headlines around the world last month. After six years on Manus Island under Australia’s offshore processing regime, Behrouz obtained a temporary visa to visit New Zealand for a literary event and took a circuitous route to safety that involved a 19-hour layover in the Philippines.
SSI expresses appreciation for volunteers’ and collaborators’ profound contribution to communities
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- Published: Monday, 02 December 2019 13:43
A retired police superintendent, a dance artist and members of a Community Hub were among recipients of SSI’s 2019 Community Appreciation Awards.
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Success stories
Kamiran and Zozan - A taste of Syria in Coffs Harbour
Kamiran and Zozan came to Australia from Syria with their family two years ago. Their life in Syria revolved around owning a restaurant specialising in delicious, local cuisine, frequented by friends, family and the community on a regular basis. Here in Australia, they’re re-discovering their passion for food, and are looking to bring a taste of Syria for the Coffs Harbour community to enjoy.
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