Sector responds to cuts to humanitarian intake

SSI

With news coverge overnight that the Federal Government will cut Australia's humanitarian intake by one-third, leaders from across the community services sector are available to comment on the impact on people seeking safety, Australia's humanitarian obligations, and the consequences for communities and service providers supporting newly arrived refugees and humanitarian entrants.

Spokespeople available

Violet Roumeliotis AM, Chief Executive Officer, SSI
Cassandra Goldie AO, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS)
Maria Dimopoulos AM, Chief Executive Officer, Settlement Council of Australia (SCoA)
Paul Power, Chief Executive Officer, Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA)
Peter Doukas OAM, Chair, Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia (FECCA)
Melissa Monteiro, Chief Executive Officer, Community Migrant Resource Centre

Topics for comment

The impact of reducing Australia's humanitarian intake by one-third
Australia's role in responding to global displacement crises
The contribution of refugees and humanitarian entrants to Australian communities
The implications for settlement and community services
The need for a humanitarian program that reflects Australia's values and international responsibilities

Contact details:

Hannah Gartrell | Head of Corporate Affairs
M: 0423 965 956 | [email protected]