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AbdAlmassih, a skilled programmer, enjoyed a successful career of 20+ years in Syria. Like many refugee professionals, he's faced many obstacles attempting to break into the tech industry in Australia. Read his story and get involved with #RefugeeWeekAU: bit.ly/RefugeeWeek2...
June 12, 2024 at 2:16 AM
AbdAlmassih, a skilled programmer, enjoyed a successful career of 20+ years in Syria. Like many refugee professionals, he's faced many obstacles attempting to break into the tech industry in Australia. Read his story and get involved with #RefugeeWeekAU: bit.ly/RefugeeWeek2...
Meet Ali, an artist, designer and security officer who balances three careers to reach his goal of meaningfully contributing to Australia’s cultural landscape.
Read Ali's story on our #RefugeeWeek2024 page and learn how you can support newcomers this #RefugeeWeekAU: www.ssi.org.au/media-centre...
Read Ali's story on our #RefugeeWeek2024 page and learn how you can support newcomers this #RefugeeWeekAU: www.ssi.org.au/media-centre...
Ali balances three careers to reach his ambitious goal of meaningfully contributing to Australia’s cultural landscape - SSI
A passionate painter, Ali balances his art and graphic design with a security job, studying and plans to mentor the next generation of Australia’s diverse artists. Ali’s arts career started at a young...
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June 4, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Meet Ali, an artist, designer and security officer who balances three careers to reach his goal of meaningfully contributing to Australia’s cultural landscape.
Read Ali's story on our #RefugeeWeek2024 page and learn how you can support newcomers this #RefugeeWeekAU: www.ssi.org.au/media-centre...
Read Ali's story on our #RefugeeWeek2024 page and learn how you can support newcomers this #RefugeeWeekAU: www.ssi.org.au/media-centre...
Only 33% of newcomers have their qualifications recognised in Australia, facing employment barriers due to discrimination.
Let's support them during #RefugeeWeek2024 on 16-22 June, themed #FindingFreedom. Check our #RefugeeWeekAU page for more details: www.ssi.org.au/policy-advoc...
Let's support them during #RefugeeWeek2024 on 16-22 June, themed #FindingFreedom. Check our #RefugeeWeekAU page for more details: www.ssi.org.au/policy-advoc...
June 3, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Only 33% of newcomers have their qualifications recognised in Australia, facing employment barriers due to discrimination.
Let's support them during #RefugeeWeek2024 on 16-22 June, themed #FindingFreedom. Check our #RefugeeWeekAU page for more details: www.ssi.org.au/policy-advoc...
Let's support them during #RefugeeWeek2024 on 16-22 June, themed #FindingFreedom. Check our #RefugeeWeekAU page for more details: www.ssi.org.au/policy-advoc...
Do you know how coercive control manifests in migrant and refugee communities? Here's what to look out for: http://bit.ly/44SLHDp
Keep migrant and refugee women safe from violence - SSI
When it comes to domestic and family violence (DFV), migrant and refugee women do not have equal access to support.
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May 22, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Do you know how coercive control manifests in migrant and refugee communities? Here's what to look out for: http://bit.ly/44SLHDp
Did you know that $4 billion could be added each year in wages alone if skilled refugees and migrants in Australia were able to work in their fields?
Find out more about the Billion Dollar Benefit: www.billiondollarbenefit.org.au
#BillionDollarBenefit
Find out more about the Billion Dollar Benefit: www.billiondollarbenefit.org.au
#BillionDollarBenefit
May 7, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Did you know that $4 billion could be added each year in wages alone if skilled refugees and migrants in Australia were able to work in their fields?
Find out more about the Billion Dollar Benefit: www.billiondollarbenefit.org.au
#BillionDollarBenefit
Find out more about the Billion Dollar Benefit: www.billiondollarbenefit.org.au
#BillionDollarBenefit
Combatting skills shortages and soaring living costs is vital for Australia's future. In response, SSI's 2024-25 pre-budget submission proposes refugee and migrant employment hubs & a Federal Office of Multiculturalism: www.ssi.org.au/media-centre...
May 6, 2024 at 2:41 AM
Combatting skills shortages and soaring living costs is vital for Australia's future. In response, SSI's 2024-25 pre-budget submission proposes refugee and migrant employment hubs & a Federal Office of Multiculturalism: www.ssi.org.au/media-centre...
We welcome this recognition of the lived experiences, strengths and challenges of people with disability from CALD backgrounds, and commend the NDIS for involving them in this important step forward.
🔗 www.ndis.gov.au/news/10053-c....
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May 2, 2024 at 4:02 AM
We welcome this recognition of the lived experiences, strengths and challenges of people with disability from CALD backgrounds, and commend the NDIS for involving them in this important step forward.
🔗 www.ndis.gov.au/news/10053-c....
🔗 www.ndis.gov.au/news/10053-c....
SSI joins the chorus of voices across the country, calling for immediate action to provide meaningful, real solutions that will address inequities and support women from all communities. (1/4)
April 30, 2024 at 5:01 AM
SSI joins the chorus of voices across the country, calling for immediate action to provide meaningful, real solutions that will address inequities and support women from all communities. (1/4)
Stories of Strength! Cass Best is a Kamilaroi Mari who works as a Cultural Safety, Engagement and Partnerships Lead at SSI. They spoke with Koori Radio about finding a community with neurodiverse mobs and queer spaces. Listen in here: omny.fm/shows/empowe...
Cass Best - Empowering Diversity: Stories of Strength from the Speak My Language (Disability) Program
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April 28, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Stories of Strength! Cass Best is a Kamilaroi Mari who works as a Cultural Safety, Engagement and Partnerships Lead at SSI. They spoke with Koori Radio about finding a community with neurodiverse mobs and queer spaces. Listen in here: omny.fm/shows/empowe...
We are deeply saddened by the news that a member of the SSI community, Faraz Tahir, was killed in the weekend attacks at Bondi Junction in Sydney. (1/4)
April 16, 2024 at 2:51 AM
We are deeply saddened by the news that a member of the SSI community, Faraz Tahir, was killed in the weekend attacks at Bondi Junction in Sydney. (1/4)