Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration Inquiry
Submission Paper
SSI welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration on the role of migration in nation building.
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CommunitiesUniting communities to thrive togetherOur services engage and empower community members, foster collaboration, and promote positive change.Explore CommunitiesServices- Arts & Culture Program
- Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC)
- Community Education Program
- Community Hubs Program
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Women’s Advisory Group
- Ignite® Small Business Start-Ups
- Multicultural Sports Club (MSC)
- Multicultural Youth Queensland (MyQ)
- SSI Gateway
- SSI Welcome Program
- Strong and Resilient Communities
- Supporting U Program
- The Thriving Afghan Women project (TAWP)
DisabilityHelping you reach your goalsWe’ll connect you with the support you need to thrive.Explore DisabilityDiversity & InclusionLiving and breathing diversityOur language services and diversity training workshops foster meaningful cultural awareness and integration for organisations and individuals.Explore Diversity & InclusionDomestic & Family ViolenceBuilding healthier homesOur educational and support programs empower adults and young people to identify and take action against abusive behavior.Explore Domestic & Family ViolenceEducation & TrainingPathways for people to reach their full potentialOur programs promote lifelong learning, foster economic opportunities, and enhance overall well-being and potential.Explore Education & TrainingEmploymentGrowing economic participation in AustraliaEnhancing the employability of individuals and supporting employers to create a diverse workforce and inclusive culture.Explore EmploymentServices- Asylum Seeker Employment Skills Support (ASESS)
- Connecting Women to Trades
- Disability Employment Services (DES)
- Diversi-Ready
- Ignite® Small Business Start-Ups
- ParentsNext
- Refugee Employment Support Program (RESP)
- Return to Work
- Skilling Queenslanders for Work
- Work+Stay
- WorkForce Australia Local Jobs Program
Family, Children & YouthNurturing potential and building foundations for brighter futuresWe deliver a range of programs that help families, children, and youth to thrive and reach their full potential.Explore Family, Children & YouthHealth & WellbeingSupporting holistic well-being for individuals and communitiesOur programs educate, empower, and support individuals to lead balanced and fulfilling lives.Explore Health & WellbeingSettlementSupporting newcomers across their settlement journeyOur settlement services connect newcomers with resources, knowledge, and skills for personal growth and community integration.Explore SettlementServices- Community Education Program
- Community Support Program
- Emergency Relief
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- Ignite® Small Business Start-Ups
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- Regional Settlement
- Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS)
- Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS)
- Transurban’s Women at the Wheel
- Youth Collective
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