Planned for completion in mid-2026, the Logan Hub is a purpose-built facility jointly funded by SSI and the Queensland Government to create new economic opportunities for Logan City residents.

The Hub aims to revolutionise the landscape of community infrastructure by establishing a central place that connects people with services, opportunities and support, leading to positive economic contributions and change in the Logan community.

• A new, first of its kind ‘Economic Hub’ to be built in the heart of Logan Central, Queensland.
• $15 million, 2600sqm community infrastructure, over four levels.
• All-in-one facility for job seekers and employers to access better opportunities, and tap into a skilled workforce, increasing overall economic participation.
• Construction completed by mid-2026.

We’re looking for passionate partners who want to:

• Deliver programs or co-locate services that strengthen our community
• Lease space for your social enterprise or community-focused business
• Collaborate on funding applications and innovation projects that amplify our collective impact

The name of the Hub will be chosen by the community it serves. Advisory group members will speak with their communities to gather ideas, and all suggestions will be carefully reviewed. Together, we’ll create a shortlist and share the final choice with the community. This way, the Hub’s name will reflect Logan’s spirit, identity and shared vision for the future.

For any enquiries or questions please get in touch with us at loganhub@ssi.org.au.

The development of the Logan Hub was developed with the support of the Queensland Government’s Community Infrastructure Investment Partnership (CIIP) program in association with SSI.

Starting a new life in a new country is a challenge. Young refugees and vulnerable refugees, humanitarian entrants, and migrants often need extra help and support to become and stay connected in their new community. The Federal Government’s Youth Transition Support scheme is intended to help.

SSI delivers YTS services within Logan and Ipswich, Queensland for newcomers up to 24 years old and living in the local area.

Women very often have a deep understanding of the issues that face children and families in their communities. But cultural and economic barriers can stand in the way of them making themselves heard.

Our CALD Women’s Advisory Group in the City of Logan, south of Brisbane, provides a forum for women from diverse backgrounds to come together to discuss issues and challenges within their community and to look for viable solutions. As a united front, they increase their chances of being heard by decision makers and government.

Peer-to-peer support groups are a powerful way to connect people with disability to information that can greatly improve their lives. They also play an important role in bringing the disability community together to advocate for themselves and others.

The best part about these groups? Anyone can start one. With the right tools and resources, you can create a safe space for people with lived experience of disability to connect with each other, access advice, learn skills and become more independent.

Read on to find out how to form a peer-to-peer support group in your community and what free resources and training SSI now offers for community organisations to upskill and run their own groups.

For more information on the Multicultural Peer Network, email community@ssi.org.au.

In 2020, SSI created a successful model for running disability support groups in multicultural communities across NSW called the Multicultural Peer Network (MPN).

The MPN was a collection of impactful, peer-led support groups which promoted independence among people with lived experience of disability from multicultural communities, as well their carers and families.

The program was funded through the Department of Social Services (DSS).

During the MPN program, SSI found tailoring disability support groups to different cultures, languages and interests had a vastly positive impact on people with disability in these spaces.

With a focus on guiding participants on advocacy and helping them gain new skills, 84% of participants agreed they were more knowledgeable about their rights and 85% felt they had new skills to help them achieve their goals.

With the resources from the MPN program now publicly available, community leaders and organisations can be empowered to start their own peer groups.

View the NEW Training Manual – a new, free interactive way to learn how to run peer led support groups.

In this video, hear from the MPN Program coordinator Susie who gives an overview of the two facilitator guides and how best to use them in discussion groups.

Facilitator training

SSI offers free facilitator training for community organisations and individuals interested in starting their own community peer groups deepening their facilitator skills.

To learn more about the resources on this webpage, facilitator training or other ways SSI supports community organisations, email community@ssi.org.au.

Facilitator guides

These facilitator guides are designed for community organisations to use as a handbook for workshop facilitation and to gain valuable skills in facilitating group discussions.

Book 1: The MPN Model provides an overview of the practice model for engaging with people of CALD backgrounds and disability, including an in-depth explanation of the key principles of the model, their outcomes, and capacity building in utilising this model. View the NEW Training Manual – a new, free interactive way to learn how to run peer-led support groups.

Book 2: This guide is a compilation of resources that can be used by peer facilitators to run a peer group, including how to help people learn about self-advocacy, circles of support, volunteering, and employment.

SSI disability support services

For more information about SSI’s disability support services in NSW, please visit our Local Area Coordination services page or email ssilac@ndis.gov.au.

We believe sports and recreation are good for our health and can bring people together. Our Multicultural Sports Club in Logan has many activities for people from different cultures and backgrounds. We have activities like Family Football, Women’s Hub, Taekwondo, Youth Night, and more.

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, including events like Learn to Surf, Paint and Chat, Talent Shows and Movie Nights. Our soccer groups are very popular, as well as other activities like martial arts, surfing and dance.

BEMAC produces & stages multicultural artists from different cultural backgrounds.

As a registered charity and a subsidiary of SSI’s self-funded Arts and Culture program, BEMAC provides a platform for innovative multicultural arts in Queensland. We believe that the voices of Australia’s diverse artists enrich our culture and should be heard by everyone.

• Courageous in creativity: We aim to support artists at all career and development stages, whose creative and professional aspirations are solidly grounded on the creation of original work of the highest quality and relevance possible.  
• Determined in diversity: We aim to ensure that diverse stories, voices and expressions are duly represented and that they are embraced and welcomed into a platform of creativity, conversation and cross-pollination.
• Enablers of change: We aim to drive positive social change towards the elimination of racism, discrimination and exclusion by fostering self-determination and cultural safety with the agency to freely express.

BEMAC’s inspiring and distinct lineup of passionate artists explores the depths of identity, migration, and multiculturalism. With courage, determination, and the desire to enable change, BEMAC sets the stage for a truly transformative experience.

Sign up to the BEMAC newsletter for the latest updates about upcoming events, workshops, industry talks, open mic nights, live music and more.

Dive into the world of thought-provoking art in the heart of Brisbane! Find out about upcoming events.

Young people deserve a say in the decisions that affect their lives and shape their communities. Multicultural Youth Queensland (MyQ) helps to empower young people from culturally diverse backgrounds to influence government policy and programs and to create better outcomes for themselves and their peers.

MyQ is the Queensland arm of MYAN Australia, the national youth peak for young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Its goals include strengthening youth leadership, providing platforms of youth-led decision-making and influencing the policy impacting young people.

MyQ is located at:

SSI Gateway
91 Wembley Road
Logan Central, QLD 4114

P: 0401 049 296
E: admin@myq.org.au
W: www.myq.org.au

Young people from multicultural, migrant and refugee backgrounds have extraordinary potential. But all too often, they face barriers along their way.

Our Youth Collective initiative brings young people together with multicultural service providers to create a platform for youth from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to participate in activities that help shape service delivery planning, implementation and outcomes that impact them across education, employment and a number of other areas.

Our aim is to improve service delivery outcomes for multicultural young people in NSW through innovative and collaborative initiatives. By participating in this initiative, young people have the opportunity to build their confidence, resilience and leadership skills.

The program includes the NSW Settlement Partnership (NSP) Youth Workers Network, a group of youth workers from across 20 settlement service providers in the NSP, which is a consortium led by SSI to deliver services to newly arrived migrants and refugees. Network members collaborate on projects, share resources and learn from each other how to successfully deliver services and support to young people. For example, we collaborated with the NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service, Primary Health Networks and Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) to co-design resources for the Multicultural Community Wellbeing campaign.

Youth representation and leadership are other key aspects of this initiative. Through activities such as our 20 Voices Youth Symposiums, we bring together newly arrived young people to discuss issues in youth settlement, such as education, housing, employment and health.

We are committed to empowering young people to play a role in the development of policies that impact them, so we create spaces for young people to share their challenges, hopes, dreams and lived experience.

The Youth Speaks project amplifies the voices of migrant and refugee youth through conversations with young people in the community. If you are a teacher, youth worker or university student who is interested in learning more about the project, we would love to hear from you!

This program supports new arrivals from humanitarian backgrounds by connecting them with established locals to make them feel safe and welcome in their new home. It has encouraged cross-cultural relationships in Australian communities since 2018.

The volunteer Welcome Ambassadors come together with local newcomers to enjoy a group activity based on common interests — be it exploring iconic landmarks, or finding a scenic picnic spot to share a meal.

The program began as Welcome2Sydney (W2S), co-designed with the City of Sydney, and was then named the Welcome Project. Following its award-winning successes, it evolved into SSI’s Welcome Program to expand into areas outside of Sydney like Coffs Harbour where it launched in June 2022.

We run activities in Metropolitan Sydney and Coffs Harbour. Here is how to get involved:

• For newcomers from humanitarian backgrounds, join free events to meet locals or other newcomers in your area
• Individuals who want to volunteer with refugees can become Welcome Ambassadors
• Corporate teams can volunteer by hosting a welcome activity for newcomers
• Community partners can support us through connections to local activities and sites or hosting events. They include local governments, businesses, community groups and organisations and many others

SSI Community Hubs brings local education, health, community, and settlement services together in a familiar and welcoming environment to make it easier for families with young children to access the services and assistance they need. The SSI Hub provides families with a sense of belonging and facilitates the development of friendships and support networks.

SSI runs ten Hubs in NSW (Blacktown, Parramatta, Cumberland and Coffs Harbour) and ten Hubs in Queensland (Logan and Ipswich).

Each hub offers activities tailored to match the needs of the community, including early childhood support and education, English classes and vocational pathways.

Here’s where to find your nearest SSI Community Hub and how to get in touch.

Contact our Hub Coordinator supporting hubs in Ipswich and Logan.

Maribel Marquez
communityhubs@ssi.org.au
0455 999 838

Contact our Hub Coordinator supporting our hubs in Parramatta, Cumberland and Blacktown.

Asami Iwasaki
communityhubs@ssi.org.au
0403 306 624

Contact our Hub Coordinator supporting our hubs in Coffs Harbour.

Lisa Steward
communityhubs@ssi.org.au
0423 796 035