Our impact
50 +
programs
offered by SSI.
49,000 +
people
accessed SSI services.
18,000 +
people
accessed initiatives, including workshops, information sessions & consultations.
As of SSI’s 21-22 Integrated Annual Report.
We deliver against 6 key social outcomes
Capacity building, advocacy, thought leadership
10 policy submissions were made. 3,900 people in the general community received SSI diversity training. 60+ citations of SSI research were made in academic journals
Economic Participation
92% of Opportunity Pathways clients found work by the time they left the program. 85% of clients in the LEAP & OPP employment programs reported confidence in their ability to get a job
Health & Wellbeing
16,000+ people living with a disability were supported by SSI NSW Local Area Coordinator teams. 1,200+ people accessed mental health support services
Learning & Growth
555 clients undertook overseas skills and qualifications recognition. 355 clients upskilled and reskilled by completing an accredited course
Safety & stability
850+ people awaiting refugee status accessed legal services. 92% of HSP (Armidale) clients report feeling part of the Australian community
Social inclusion
70% of scholarship recipients (refugees and asylum seekers) report the financial support had a positive impact on their life and/or career in Australia. 19,500+ people accessed refugee settlement services