Building Stronger Families
Helps Arabic-speaking newcomers to build strong and healthy relationships and address issues such as conflict, stress, and domestic and family violence.
Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC)
BEMAC produces & stages multicultural artists from different cultural backgrounds.
Paid Home Care Traineeship launches to attract and upskill new talent
Trainees will get paid while undertaking a nationally recognised qualification in an in-demand sector.
From the CEO: Refreshing our brand to reflect our evolving purpose
SSI’s brand – our image and visual identity – traces its roots back to where we began in 2000, as a small settlement agency supporting refugees in Sydney. Fast forward to today, we are a national not-for-profit organisation that offers a diverse range of human services and promotes equal opportunities for all.
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).
From the CEO: Anniversaries highlight Australia’s welcoming spirit
February marks two anniversaries that highlight the generosity and success of Australia’s approach to refugee resettlement.
National DFV consultation kicks off in Logan
National Children’s Commissioner leads inaugural Queensland roundtable that raises the voices of children from CALD backgrounds impacted by family and domestic violence.
SSI NDIS participant reclaims independence
Sonita Zainal was happily working at a local real estate agent and caring for her elderly mum when tragedy struck.
Queensland NFPs trade competition for collaboration
Queensland non-profits in the multicultural space are walking the talk on collaboration, launching a new executive network this week that will foster partnership, not competition, in the sector.
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).
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.
Gaze-based communications device proves life-changing for teen SSI NDIS participant
A high-tech gaze-based communications device is making the world of difference to NDIS participant, Taylor Williams.
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.
SSI welcomes new ‘community sponsorship’ program
Refugee support agency Settlement Services International (SSI) commends the Federal Government for the roll out of its national ‘community sponsorship’ program.
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.
SSI launches home care worker recruitment campaign across NSW and ACT
Settlement Services International (SSI) has today launched a recruitment campaign to attract, train and provide ongoing support and long-term career opportunities to talent across NSW and the ACT as part of the Home Care Workforce Support Program (HCWSP).