The Rights Path project
A collaboration between SSI and NDIS providers to empower participants from CALD backgrounds with the resources and agency to exercise their rights.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Equips Queensland jobseekers with the essential skills, training, networks, and opportunities needed for workforce success and meaningful career advancement.
Groundbreaking RMIT consortium puts community at the heart of engineering solutions
PRONIA, SydWest Multicultural Services and Settlement Services International establish an alliance with RMIT University to link students with diverse communities.
Review sets progressive vision for a strong, multicultural Australia
Findings from a once-in-a-generation review released yesterday set a progressive vision for multicultural Australia, according to non-profit organisation, Settlement Services International (SSI).
Entrepreneurship offers flexibility and fulfilment for woman with chronic health conditions
For Jennifer Cameron, the idea of becoming a counsellor, let alone running her own business, felt unattainable until she found the support of Ignite® Small Business Start-ups, an SSI social enterprise.
Foundations for Belonging 2023
Insights on the concerns & hopes of different segments in Armidale.
Peter’s journey of resilience, empowerment and taking part in the community
Peter’s life took a turn in 2022 after being diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare degenerative eye disease that causes severe vision impairment.
Car enthusiast gains employment as a mechanic
From a very young age, Charlie* has had a passion for cars, and now, with the support of his mum and SSI Local Area Coordinator (LAC), he is pursuing his dream of further education and employment as an apprentice mechanic.
Surviving the temporary visa protection cycle: Ferah’s story of resilience
New research has quantified the devastating mental health impacts of temporary visas – something all too familiar for Iraqi-born Ferah* who, despite the challenges, has shown incredible strength and resilience in carving out a life for her and her children in Australia.
SSI Local Area Coordinator helps bring stranded NDIS participant in the outback home safely
When his car broke down in remote Western Australia in April, Ivan Kelly found himself stranded thousands of kilometres from home without any phone reception. Instinctively, Ivan reached out to his SSI Local Area Coordinator, Melissa.
Refugee salon owner rebuilds career from apprentice to successful business owner in Australia
When Iranian-born Mary Logan sought refuge in Australia, she hoped to continue her work in hair and beauty. However, her overseas experience and qualifications were not recognised, forcing the salon owner and manager to begin again as an apprentice.