Settlement Council of Australia

A HUGE THANKYOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS Australia for UNHCR LEXIGO IOM Australia Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia Regional Australia Institute #OCSAs2024

“At IKEA, we believe refugee integration is good for business and society. Over the past four years, over 220 people from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds have brought so much to IKEA in Australia, enriching our business. We can all play a part to help unlock the talent and potential of these amazing individuals.” IKEA Australia CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer, Mirja Viinanen is here tonight to accept the Outstanding Partnership Award – that goes to IKEA Australia & Community Corporate for IKEA Refugee Workforce Inclusion Program. Congratulations to all the winners in the organisation Award categories! Good things come in small packages Award - Melkite Charitable Foundation Outstanding work in regional setting Award - Centacare FNQ for 'Our Regional Way'. Building Thriving, Connected Communities in Far North Queensland (FNQ) Innovation in service delivery Award - Melbourne Polytechnic Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) delivered by the Box Hill Institute Team. #OSCAs2024

Performing live tonight at the OSCAs is Larissa Kovalchuk (Burak) We are mesmerised by Larissa’s exceptional soprano voice, combined with the sounds of the bandura, the national instrument of Ukraine. Her performance has thrilled audiences in her homeland, Western Europe and around Australia. What an unforgettable night! #OSCAs2024

The winners of the individual awards The Settlement Work Champion Award - Lulu Johnny The Unsung Hero Award - Fadi Deeb and Laurie Hucker The Outstanding Volunteer Award - Alison McClure and Adam Raad The Emerging Leader Award - Thae Nay Htoo Thaenaysay Heartiest congratulations to the winners, your work and passion motivate us all and is truly inspiring. #OSCAs2024

"The work we are celebrating today shows us that Australia’s multiculturalism has many proud and passionate custodians. It is a reminder that we know how to build a sense of belonging in this country." Our amazing CEO Sandra Elhelw at the opening of the OSCAs Awards Ceremony tonight! #OSCAs2024

"Generations of migrants have contributed to every aspect of our national life. Every town, every suburb, every sporting club have been touched and enriched by migrants." Thank you, Hon Julian Hill MP, Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, for honouring us with your presence and support the OSCAs initiative. #OSCAs2024

It was wonderful to have among us proud Ngunnawal woman, Ms. Selina Walker, who is a respected emerging elder and leader, the granddaughter of Aunty Agnes Shea, a recipient of the Order of Australia and a former ACT Chief Minister’s Senior Citizen of the Year. Selina continues her grandmother’s legacy of influencing and driving change with her unwavering efforts.  #OSCAs2024

Happening now #OCSAs2024 SCOA is thrilled to welcome our settlement workers, Government representatives, Australian Department of Home Affairs, and our generous sponsors to the Outstanding Settlement Contribution Awards Ceremony at the Old Parliament House, Canberra. Thank you everyone for coming, most of whom have travelled from afar to be here, for making the effort to show your support for our sector. Also How lucky are we to have the amazing Akec Makur Chuot as our MC! A huge thanks to Australia for UNHCR for making that possible! Let the festivities begin! To watch the ceremony, live on zoom, register here https://lnkd.in/gw4ee_d6 Sandra Elhelw

Super excited for the Outstanding Settlement Contribution Awards (OSCAs) night tomorrow! Due to limited capacity, tickets sold out quickly, and many were left without a chance to join us at the event, But the good news is you can watch the OSCAs ceremony live on Zoom, We will be joined by our guest speakers Hon Julian Hill MP and Hon Dan Tehan MP Also joining us with her beautiful voice is Larissa Kovalchuk (Burak) for a live performance, The winners will be announced at the event, Please register on the link below and help us celebrate our incredible settlement workers tomorrow night! https://lnkd.in/gw4ee_d6 #OSCAs2024

With just one week to the Outstanding Settlement Contribution Awards (OSCAs) we are filled with excitement and look forward to a memorable evening celebrating the outstanding achievements of our settlement workers. CONGRATULATIONS to ALL the nominees! We can't wait to celebrate with you next week! #OSCAs2024