Supporting young people as agents of change
Almost 100 people, including young people, gathered to learn about the unique challenges and opportunities facing young migrants and refugees at a dedicated Youth Symposium last month.
DFV funding a win for migrant and refugee women and children
Funding for a specialist multicultural domestic and family violence centre, announced in today’s NSW State Budget, will greatly enhance support for some of the state’s most vulnerable community members, according to leading non-profit SSI.
Armidale’s First Nations artists in the spotlight at free NAIDOC exhibition
A collaborative exhibition showcasing the rich cultural heritage and artistic expressions of Armidale’s First Nations community is set to kick off during New England’s 2023 NAIDOC Week celebration, on Saturday 2 September.
Urgent action needed to close loopholes and protect temporary migrant workers
Harrowing stories of temporary migrant exploitation detailed in a report released today highlight the need for urgent action to protect temporary migrant workers, according to migrant and refugee services providers Settlement Services International (SSI).
New hub set to streamline recruitment and lower attrition in home care
A new purpose-built facility will streamline the recruitment and training of home care workers entering the sector, as well as assist home care providers with their hiring and retention strategies.
New funding offers long-awaited relief for settlement providers
New funding announced by the Federal Government yesterday will provide vital support for organisations working on the frontline to support refugees and migrants to successfully settle in Australia, according to the non-profit organisation, Settlement Services International (SSI).
Billion-dollar benefit: new report identifies five ways to harness untapped skilled workforce
Skilled migrants and refugees already living in Australia are an overlooked solution to Australia’s wide-reaching skills shortages, which if harnessed could inject billions of dollars into the economy, according to a new report.
Refugee and migrant services left out in the cold in community services funding boost
New funding will offer life support for community services working at the frontline of the cost-of-living crisis – but a key cohort of workers has been excluded from the funding boost, according to non-profit organisation, Settlement Services International (SSI), which provides human services to around 50,000 people a year.
SSI Allianz scholarship supports 34 refugees to overcome barriers to education in digital world
Allianz Australia and Settlement Services International (SSI) have awarded 34 deserving refugee students with SSI Allianz Refugee Scholarships, providing vital funding to access technology, pursue their education, and obtain local qualification recognition.
SSI calls for migration, humanitarian and settlement reform in Federal Budget
SSI has called for nine key areas of reform in the upcoming 2023-23 Federal Budget in order to optimise migration, Australia’s humanitarian program and our settlement services for the benefit of all Australians.
Additional investment to support refugees in South-West Sydney
One of Australia’s largest refugee resettlement providers has answered calls for additional investment in South-West Sydney, investing new resources in the area with the launch of a new local location.
Migration reform could activate underutilised talent
Reforms to Australia’s migration system to streamline recognition of overseas skills and experience could activate a motivated but underutilised talent pool, according to leading non-profit organisation Settlement Services International (SSI).
NDIS reform a welcome step for people with disability
Leading non-profit organisation Settlement Services International (SSI) has welcomed news from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Minister Bill Shorten of six key areas of reform for the scheme.