SSI Allianz Scholarship Program
One-off scholarships of up to $5000 to students preparing to undertake tertiary study in New South Wales, Queensland or Victoria.
Arts & Culture Program
SSI's self-funded Arts and Culture program encourages cultural engagement and nurtures artists and cultural practitioners from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
Iraqi newcomer balances community work with volunteering and claims ‘volunteering is good for the soul!’
International Volunteer Day, held annually on December 5, is an opportunity to celebrate the important role volunteers, like Welcome Ambassador Ms. Alaa Al Karam, play in connecting communities and enhancing people’s lives.
Freedom Sessions returns to showcase new sounds and diverse artistic talent
SSI continues to celebrate artistic talent from migrant, refugee and First Nations backgrounds through its Freedom Sessions that combine virtual performances and candid artist discussions.
Ignite graduate makes art to educate, inspire and heal
It was obvious from a young age that Tyler Stackman was artistic, but a chance meeting last year helped transform his talent into a business.
Celebrating and appreciating the rich cultural diversity of Logan
Access Community Services hosted the first ever World of Cultures event in multicultural Logan last month, in what will become an annual occasion.
From the CEO: Refugee Week a chance to reflect on refugee contributions and Australia’s role
A few key things happened during this year’s Refugee Week that have lifted my spirits and given me hope.
Refugee Week campaign tells new arrivals Australia is ‘Where You Belong’
Bus shelters and digital billboards across Brisbane and Logan have been adorned with the images of six employees from Access Community Services, a subsidiary of Settlement Services International, in support of Refugee Week 2022.
SSI congratulates Labor on significant election result
Settlement Services International (SSI), has congratulated Anthony Albanese on the Labor Party’s election victory on Saturday and his appointment as Prime Minister.
SSI welcomes Budget allocation of additional places for Afghan refugees
Settlement Services International (SSI) has joined humanitarian advocates, including the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) and the Settlement Council of Australia, in welcoming the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget announcement of an additional 16,500 places over four years for Afghans fleeing their war-torn country.
In conversation: SSI New Beginnings Ambassador Shyamla Eswaran talks diversity at New Beginnings Festival.
This annual festival brings thousands of Sydneysiders together to enjoy the creative, culinary and artistic talents of people from refugee, migrant and First Nations backgrounds.
From the CEO: Join the campaign to end gender-based violence
It is pleasing to see that the Federal Government and Opposition are attempting to address the crisis that is violence against women and girls in this country.
Cultural leader named Third Sector’s Influencer of the Year
SSI nominee Bashar Hanna OAM was one of 10 social change-makers announced winners at the 2021 Third Sector Awards, an annual award celebrating leadership and innovation in the purpose and impact-driven sector.
Inspirational community leader, Gail Ker, announces retirement
Nationally lauded and award-winning community leader Gail Ker OAM, CEO of Access Community Services Limited, is to retire effective December 31, 2021.
SSI and Allianz mark five years in partnership; almost 200 refugee scholarships awarded to date
Allianz Australia and Settlement Services International (SSI) are proud to mark five years of partnership with almost 200 (177) scholarships cumulatively granted to support people of refugee backgrounds achieve independence in Australia. The milestone was celebrated at the annual Allianz SSI scholarships ceremony held virtually where 20 individuals from a refugee background were awarded scholarships; […]
Underutilised migrant skills a huge opportunity
A report looking at the contribution of permanent skilled migrants highlights the unrealised potential in newcomer communities and the need to provide income support and access to family tax benefits earlier in the settlement journey, according to Australia’s largest refugee and migration resettlement support provider, Settlement Services International (SSI).
New Chair for social services leader Settlement Services International
Leading community organisation and social enterprise Settlement Services International (SSI) has welcomed Voula Messimeri AM MAICD as the new Chair of its Board.