The Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s continued recognition of migration as central to Australia’s economic future, saying the 2026–27 Federal Budget reflects the important role migrant and refugee communities play in...
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Federal Budget Reinforces Link Between Settlement, Productivity and Refugee Workforce Participation
The Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) and Social Enterprise Australia (SEA) have welcomed the Federal Government’s continued investment in the Economic Pathways to Refugee Integration (EPRI) program in last night’s Budget, describing it as an important...
Settlement Council of Australia – Statement for 26 January
On this day, the Settlement Council of Australia begins with acknowledgement. We acknowledge the profound harm borne by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through invasion, frontier wars, massacres, dispossession, and the destruction of lives, cultures and...
SCOA Statement in Solidarity with Iranian Diaspora Communities
The Settlement Council of Australia stands in solidarity with Iranian diaspora communities in Australia who are experiencing deep distress and fear for the safety and wellbeing of their families and loved ones in Iran.As a national peak body for settlement and...
Settlement Council of Australia Welcomes Australia’s Recognition of the State of Palestine
The Settlement Council of Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s decision to formally recognise the State of Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly. As the national peak body representing frontline settlement services across the country, we know that...
SCOA Welcomes New Office for Multicultural Affairs Announcement
The Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) warmly congratulates The Hon.Dr. Anne Aly, Minister for Multicultural Affairs on Tuesday's announcement of the new Office for Multicultural Affairs within the Australian Department of Home Affairs. “We commend the Government...
Appointment of CEO, Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA)
The board of the Settlement Council of Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Maria Dimopoulos AM as its next CEO. Maria has an impressive career advocating for human rights and social justice informed policy across all tiers of government. Her...
Awards Celebrate Today’s Custodians of Multiculturalism
While debates about immigration simmer, the Settlement Council of Australia hosted a multi-partisan event celebrating those who are keeping multiculturalism alive and well in Australia. MC Akec Makur Chuot, former AFLW player and UNHCR for Australia Ambassador...
Settlement Council welcomes Migration, Pathway to Nation Building Report
The Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) welcomes the Migration, Pathway to Nation Building Report, concluding a two-year inquiry by the Joint Standing Committee on Migration. The report sets out 73 key recommendations and proposes significant reforms. The Council...
Inflammatory language about refugees from Gaza harms social cohesion
The Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) calls on all politicians to refrain from securitisation and politicisation of refugees seeking safety.Under Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, everyone has a right to seek refuge. Palestinians seeking...
Settlement Council thanks Minister Giles and welcomes new appointees.
The Settlement Council of Australia, which is the peak body for migrant and refugee services, has congratulated Minister Andrew Giles for his achievements as Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs.Ms Melissa Monteiro, Chair of the Council,...
The Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) welcomes the Multicultural Framework Review report
The Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) welcomes the Multicultural Framework Review report which provides an incisive analysis on the state of Australian multiculturalism and charts a path forward for all Australians to get behind. The Council is calling for...