Yassir is a 30-year-old construction worker from Iraq. Along with his wife Dezhin and their three children, he has come to Australia on a humanitarian visa and will be supported by SSI through the first 6 – 18 months in the country.
A bilingual SSI staff member meets Yassir and his family at the airport.
Yassir meets with his case manager to develop a case management plan.
With support from SSI’s housing team, Yassir has found long-term accommodation.
A local legal aid provider partners with SSI to run an orientation session.
Yassir is still searching for work, but he is making good progress on his English.
Yassir has found employment as a construction worker.
Yassir has now achieved a number of major milestones.
