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Organisation

Settlement Services International (SSI)

Acronym:
SSI
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SSI Group

Briefing paper

Hitting the mark: specialised responses in services and initiatives for a multicultural Australia (September 2024)


Too often, differences in access and outcomes persist for people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. These disparities are magnified by service responses that inadequately meet their needs and preferences, perpetuating the structural inequalities they already face. This policy brief explores specialised services and initiatives for a multicultural Australia.
Report

Pathways to possibilities: harnessing the economic potential of people with disability


This report explores the economic potential of people with disability, finding significant value to be gained by bringing them more fully into the workforce. It offers practical steps and four key commitments for employers to foster a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
Report

Domestic violence screening and response for refugee women in settlement services

Jane Koziol-McLain, Nicola Man, Tadgh McMahon, Astrid Perry, Chye Toole-Anstey, Jeannette Walsh, Anthony Zwi

Universal screening for domestic violence, and response, is recommended for women in priority populations and has been implemented in health services across diverse jurisdictions. However, this is untested with refugee women accessing settlement services. The Safety and Health after Arrival (SAHAR) study introduced and evaluated a culturally tailored DV identification and response strategy. The report...
Report

Stronger starts, brighter futures II

Eric Badu, Sally Brinkman

This research examines the early development trajectories of children from CALD backgrounds in Australia by exploring the existing evidence base and analysing data from the Australian Early Development Census, conducted every three years. The research found that children from CALD backgrounds are more likely to be developmentally vulnerable at school entry than other children and...
Guide

Billion dollar benefit: welcoming tech talent


This is a guide for employers with practical tips on recruiting and retaining tech talent from migrant and refugee backgrounds. It is part of the Billion Dollar Benefit series - a campaign to support skilled migrants and refugees.

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