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New SisterWorks & Sofitel partnership boosts employment for migrant and refugee women For Roul, a migrant woman from Malaysia and single mum of six, finding a secure job in Australia has been a real challenge.  “I was not working for almost a year and feeling really down to keep looking for full time jobs,” she says. Despite a successful career prior to having children, she struggled to find an employer who would give her a Read more…

New hospitality program helps CALD women secure work We’re thrilled to announce that a group of over 20 refugee and migrant women have successfully graduated from SisterWorks’ newest Food Handling and Hospitality program, setting them up to enter jobs in a major Victorian industry. Funded by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment’s Local Recovery Fund and delivered in partnership with Job Find and the Imperial College of Australia, the course provided women with knowledge Read more…

Afghan Women on the Move and SisterWorks Partner to Empower Refugee and Migrant Women in Western Sydney Afghan Women on the Move (AWOTM) and SisterWorks today announced a partnership to help refugee and migrant women living in Western Sydney find employment. As part of the partnership, the organisations will establish a community hub in Blacktown LGA, providing access to culturally-safe programs designed to build skills, confidence,  independence, social cohesion and economic outlook. Western Sydney is Read more…

Our Christmas 2021 Gift Guide From stocking fillers to something special for the kids, find that perfect gift you’ve been searching for with the SisterWorks Gift Guide. There’s over 20 present ideas your nearest and dearest will love — plus, each purchase helps empower women from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Gifts for her 1. Ada Shoulder Bag – $65 2. Pamela Wire Crocheted Earrings – $45 3. Alejandra Makeup Bag – $44 4. Satomi Shibori Indigo Read more…

End of Year wrap with Sarah.

Introducing our sessions with our CEO, Sarah Ireland.

SisterWorks and Guide Dogs Victoria have partnered to produce a bespoke collection of doggie treat bags.