The Strategies to Prevent Modern Slavery (SToP Modern Slavery) project was funded by the Federal Attorney-General’s Department to develop short story-based videos as an education tool to deepen knowledge and understanding of modern slavery in all its forms.

The videos particularly focus on forced labour, domestic servitude within intimate partner relationships, and forced marriage, as three forms of modern slavery. They are designed to deliver sessions to hold meaningful and engaging discussions and reflection to understand the nuances around these forms of modern slavery.

A series of short videos explains the three forms of modern slavery in simple, relatable terms, using examples developed in partnership with communities. These videos can be used in group discussions or as a self-reflective exercise, and some are also available in Arabic, Dari and Chinese.

In Australia, modern slavery is defined as ‘a range of serious exploitative practices which includes human trafficking, slavery, slavery like practices, and the worst forms of child labour.’ (National Action Plan to Combat Modern Slavery 2020-2025).

Modern slavery includes situations where people are forced to work or marry against their will, are not paid properly, are controlled through threats, deception, coercion, and cannot safely walk away from the situation.

Forms of modern slavery:

• Human trafficking
• Deceptive recruitment
• Forced marriage
• Slavery
• Debt bondage
• Forced labour
• Worst forms of child labour
• Domestic servitude

Some signs someone may be in a modern slavery situation:

• They are not allowed to leave their work or home freely.
• Their passport or ID is held by someone else.
• They are afraid to speak up or seek help.
• They work long hours with little or no pay.
• They are under constant surveillance or control.

Our free service helps older Australians from diverse backgrounds connect to aged care services and supports. If you don’t have a carer or support person, we are here for you. We create a plan based on your needs and meet you where it suits you best – at home, in our office, or in the community.

SSI Care Finder Program is supported by funding from the Australian government through the PHN program (Primary Health Network).

• Australians aged 65 or older from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 or older
• People experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
• Live in Logan region in Queensland
• Require support to navigate the My Aged Care System and other relevant community services
• Eligible for government funded aged care support

This project educates refugee and multicultural communities about how technology can be used in domestic and family violence. It provides practical knowledge on identifying and protecting against spyware, tracking apps, cache information, and passcodes that perpetrators may use to harm women and their children.

SSI successfully tendered for funding through the Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women Grants Program (funded by the eSafety Commissioner).  This program contributes to the Federal Government’s National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-32 (the National Plan). Fundamental to the success of the National Plan is understanding and addressing tech-facilitated abuse of women and children.

We developed educational short story-based videos to spark conversations and reflections among community groups and individuals. We also created a training package to support these conversations through a community education program.

The videos focused on four areas of technology-based abuse that can be watched in multiple languages including Dari, Arabic, Chinese and English.

• Image-based abuse
• Impersonation
• Use of children’s devices
• Tracking

These resources help facilitators and participants discuss and understand the experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women affected by technology-based abuse.

Build your understanding of technology‑facilitated abuse in domestic and family violence, with a focus on the experiences of women from migrant and refugee backgrounds. This free, 30‑minute e‑learning course designed for social services workers and community leaders equips you to recognise abuse, respond effectively and strengthen community safety.

For more information about the project, please contact us on info@ssi.org.au.

We promote culturally responsive, evidence-based and community informed responses to domestic, family and sexual violence in NSW, including in regional and rural areas.

The Centre collaborates across women’s safety, multicultural and settlement sectors in NSW to enhance quality, safe and culturally responsive domestic, family and sexual violence services and community-based responses.

Our tailored approach involves:

• case management and collaborative practice support
• community engagement: lived experience advice, supporting social responders and community education
• sector capacity building, engagement and training
• consultation, research, policy advice and advocacy to drive systemic change.

We work across four focus areas: primary prevention, early intervention, response, and recovery and healing.

Culturally responsive practice

We understand the importance of ensuring that domestic, family and sexual violence responses meet the needs of communities in all their diversity. Our work is grounded in cultural responsiveness and informed by evidence and community insights.

The Centre combines expertise in culturally responsive practice and a deep understanding of how different forms of violence can impact women, children and families from multicultural communities, as well as the specific challenges they may face in seeking help.

We work with victim survivors and communities to address these complex issues. We also collaborate with other services to provide appropriate support to migrant and refugee women, children and families.

Individuals

We provide specialist, culturally responsive support to migrant and refugee women and children who are at risk of, or experiencing, domestic, family and sexual violence. This includes:

• Support for immediate safety.
• Collaborative, culturally responsive and holistic case management.
• Counselling and recovery support.
• Support for socio-economic participation and community connection, and referrals to appropriate services.

Communities

We work with multicultural communities to support them with the knowledge and resources to effectively recognise, respond to, and prevent domestic, family and sexual violence. This includes:

• Community engagement and education on the drivers of domestic, family and sexual violence and available support services.
• Empowering communities as social responders.
• Supporting communities to lead positive change in attitudes towards gender equality and healthy relationships.

Sector and service delivery

• Expert advice and capacity building on cultural responsiveness in the context of family, domestic and sexual violence.
• Collaborative practice support, working with practitioners across sectors.
• Promoting cross-sector collaboration and developing evidence to enhance policy and practice responses.

The Adira Centre is a resource for the sector, providing specialist, culturally responsive casework, support and advice to address the diverse needs and experiences of migrant and refugee women and their children impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Our work is informed by lived experience.

We recognise the critical role that support services play in ensuring and promoting family safety in multicultural communities.

Through our collaborative casework practice and range of capacity building initiatives, we support women’s safety services, and multicultural and settlement organisations to deliver effective, safe and culturally appropriate responses to those who need them.

The Centre collaborates with services to strengthen culturally responsive domestic, family and sexual violence, prevention and response for women, children and families in migrant and refugee communities.

We provide cultural responsiveness and inclusive practice expertise and support, as well as advice on cultural, community and migration-related considerations.

We accept referrals to ensure migrant and refugee women and children receive the specialist domestic, family and sexual violence support they need.

We facilitate community education sessions and sector training opportunities.

The Centre contributes to developing evidence on safety considerations impacting women, children and families from multicultural communities. We consult with communities and engage in research collaborations to inform the design and delivery of services, develop policy advice, and improve responses to domestic, family and sexual violence in multicultural communities.

How we can support

• Specialist domestic, family and sexual violence casework delivered through our culturally responsive model of practice.
• Consultation on complex cases and cultural considerations, and collaborative practice support.
• Capacity building and collaborative initiatives to support culturally responsive practice.
• Community engagement in migrant and refugee communities on healthy relationships, parenting, and available support services.
• Consultation, policy advice and systems advocacy.

Partner with us to promote safety for migrant and refugee women and children. Whether you seek expert advice on complex cases, or wish to collaborate and explore potential partnerships, contact us at safetycentre@ssi.org.au or 02 8111 7077.

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If you are in immediate danger, please call 000

If you need an interpreter, you can request one in your language when speaking to the emergency operator. If you need police to attend your home immediately, have your address in English ready to inform them where you are.

If you are experiencing violence, please contact us by calling 02 8111 7077 to speak to the Centre’s team. You can request an interpreter.

We are open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

If you are calling outside these opening hours, please leave a message and provide your contact information, and we will call you back.  Please tell us when it is safe to call you back.

Domestic, family and sexual violence includes a wide range of abusive behaviours or threats, both violent and non-violent, that occur within intimate (partner or spouse) or other family relationships, including:

• other family or household members
• carer relationships
• cultural and kinship relationships
• foster care relationships
• blood relatives who do not live together (they may even live overseas).

Examples of domestic, family or sexual violence

• emotional abuse
• physical abuse
• sexual abuse
• verbal abuse
• financial abuse
• technology facilitated abuse
• visa / immigration related abuse
• psychological abuse
• controlling behaviours

Examples of abusive behaviour by a partner or family members

• You are being called names or being spoken to in a cruel or offensive way.
• You are physically harmed or hurt.
• You are threatened that your visa will be cancelled, and you will be sent back home.
• You are not allowed to have your own money.
• Your phone is checked or you are stopped from talking to friends and family.
• You are threatened that your children will be taken away from you or will be hurt.
• You are forced to do sexual things you do not want to do.
• You are not allowed to practice your religion or culture.

Our team can help you and your children. We respond with dignity, listen with empathy and offer safe, effective and confidential support in your language.

When you contact the Centre, you will speak to someone who understands your situation and can provide the assistance you need. We will provide you with information, advice and referrals to services best suited to you.

We will always prioritise your and your children’s safety and well-being.

Take the important step of reaching out to Adira for immediate support. This brings you closer to a safer and healthier future for you and your children.

Contact us on 02 8111 7077

Address: Level 2/45 – 47 Scott Street, Liverpool NSW 2170

Phone: 02 9600 3100

Email: employment@ssi.org.au

நீங்கள் எவ்வளவு பணம் செலவிடுகிறீர்கள் என்பதைக் கண்காணிப்பது கடினமாக உள்ளதா? அல்லது உங்களது ‘பில்’ கட்டணங்களில் சிலவற்றைச் செலுத்துவதில் அல்லது மளிகைப் பொருட்களை வாங்குவதில் சிரமப் படுகிறீர்களா? உங்கள் சூதாட்டப் பழக்கத்தைக் கட்டுப்படுத்துவது கடினமாக ஆகிக்கொண்டிருக்கிறதா?

உங்களுடைய நிலையைப் புரிந்துகொள்ளக்கூடிய ஒருவரிடம் பேசுங்கள். ‘பல்கலாச்சார சூதாட்டத் தீங்கு தடுப்பு சேவைகள்’ (Multicultural Gambling Harm Prevention Services)-இல், சூதாட்டத்தின் எதிர்மறையான விளைவுகளைக் கட்டுப்படுத்த எம்மால் உங்களுக்கு உதவ இயலும். மேலும் உங்கள் நிதிநிலை மற்றும் குடும்ப உறவுகள் விடயத்திலும் எம்மால் உதவ இயலும்.

உங்களுக்கு நெருக்கமான ஒருவரைப் பற்றி நீங்கள் கவலைப்படுகிறீர்கள் என்றாலும், எம்மால் உங்களுக்கு ஆதரவுதவியளிக்க முடியும்.

இலவச மற்றும் ரகசிய ஆலோசனை மற்றும் ஆதரவுதவிக்காக 1800 329 192 -இல் எங்கள் ‘ஹாட்லைன்’-ஐ அழைக்கவும் அல்லது gamblingharmprevention@ssi.org.au என்ற முகவரியில் எங்களுக்கு மின்னஞ்சல் அனுப்பவும்.