Youth Collective
Youth Collective empowers young people from migrant, refugee and multicultural backgrounds to participate in activities that help shape service delivery planning, implementation and outcomes that impact them.
Community Hubs Program
The Community Hubs Program aims to support migrant and refugee families in navigating the education system and building family capacity.
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).
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.
Migrant, refugee wellbeing at the heart of Federal Budget measures
New measures to clear Australia’s visa backlog, review multicultural policies and tackle racism show the Federal Government is putting wellbeing of all communities at the centre of its national budget, according to non-profit Settlement Services International (SSI).
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.
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: Why CALD communities and organisations must support an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
The proposed referendum to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is an opportunity for multicultural community service organisations to step up to support communities whose experiences can be similar to those of the migrants and refugees we support.
NSW government extends employment support program for refugees
Refugees and people seeking asylum living in NSW will continue to have access to pathways to secure, long-term employment thanks to the extension of the Refugee Employment Support Program (RESP) delivered by Settlement Services International (SSI) and partners.
Family football event builds stronger community connections
Nearly 300 people enjoyed a Refugee Week Family Event at Gould Adams Park in Logan, QLD, on June 25, thanks to collaboration between Access Community Services’ Multicultural Sport Club (MSC) and Football Queensland’s Multicultural Settlement Program (MSP).
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.
Allianz and Settlement Services International expand award-winning scholarship program to support refugee and migrant education
Allianz Australia and Settlement Services International (SSI) proudly celebrated 37 new refugee scholarship recipients at the Allianz SSI scholarships ceremonies in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne yesterday.
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.
From the CEO: a regional perspective on settlement in practice
Today, at the NSW Regional Settlement Conference, hosted by SSI and the NSW Settlement Partnership (NSP), we harnessed insights and shared perspectives on the key ingredients of successful regional settlement.
From the CEO: Foster inclusiveness and a sense of belonging this Harmony Week
Harmony Week, March 21 to March 27, marks our country’s rich multicultural identity.
Matriarch of Australian rap joins global talent line-up at New Beginnings Festival
BARKAA, a Malyangapa, Barkindji woman from Western New South Wales to perform as part of leading arts and culture festival’s first show coming out of COVID-19
Summary of Evaluation of NSW Settlement Partnership and SETS Program
Summary of NSP & delivery of SETS.