99 Steps
Free and confidential support for women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds affected by domestic and family violence.
Industry partnership brings easier, faster and more affordable way to hire home care workers
A new initiative to help overcome the skills shortages and economic pressure impacting the at-home aged care sector has been launched today by non-profit organisation Settlement Services International (SSI), in partnership with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered platform Hireup. The collaboration is set to bring more growth opportunities and career pathways to support workers […]
What we’ve done at SSI to progress gender equality in the last 12 months
International Women’s Day is a global celebration that has become a focal point in the women’s rights movement. It offers an opportunity to reflect on successes that have helped to advance gender equality. Here’s what we’ve been doing at SSI to progress women’s rights over the last 12 months.
ParentsNext overhaul a welcome step forward for parents and children
Recommendations to improve the ParentsNext employment program will deliver greater peace of mind and employment outcomes for parents experiencing unemployment, according to national non-profit organisation Settlement Services International (SSI).
NSW families afforded new protections under DFV commitments
Changes endorsed by NSW major parties will enhance domestic and family violence (DFV) support for women and children, particularly for at-risk cohorts such as refugees and migrants, according to leading non-profit Settlement Services International (SSI).
Helping change Australian workplaces one conversation at a time
SSI has offered diversity training in more than 50 Australian workplaces in the last year alone, including most recently at the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM).
SSI celebrates renewal, shared purpose and a year of achievements
Renewal, shared purpose and reflection were at the heart of SSI’s 2022 Annual General Meeting, which brought together more than 160 staff and community members to celebrate the past year.
NSW Government extends supports to young people in care until 21
SSI welcomes the news that the NSW Government will extend financial assistance to foster carers or people in care until the age of 21, bringing the system into line with all other states and territories.
Ignite client and fashion designer employs women in Afghanistan to bring her designs to life
Ignite client Lida Mangal created her business, Ghan Fashion, to employ women in Afghanistan to create her unique designs and help lift them from poverty.
Support from SSI’s DES program marks turning point for participant
Jana worked at SSI and ended up being a client!
Iranian beautician launches her own business, thanks to Ignite
Great brows don’t happen by chance, they happen by appointment! This could well be the catchline of Mary Logan’s fledgling business, Mary Logan Beauty.
Former Fairfax CEO joins NFP board
Former media executive Greg Hywood has joined the board of Settlement Services International (SSI), a non-profit organisation that supports newcomers and other Australians to achieve their full potential.
Foster care vs adoption: the 4 differences you need to know
Do you see foster care and adoption as two sides of the same coin? If you’d like to find out whether fostering is right for you, it’s important to understand these two choices are very different.