Our Impact

We recognise that meaningful employment is important in obtaining a stable, secure and independent future, as well as to an individual’s physical, mental and personal well-being and sense of belonging and identity. That’s why Ignite® differs; through its holistic human centred approach, support is tailored to each client’s individual needs.

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Clients supported
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Businesses started**
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Jobs created
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Facilitation and volunteer hours provided
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Created social value of $5.60 ROI* for every $1 spent
*ThinkImpact – Lendlease social value assessment, including Darling Harbour Bright and Coffs Harbour Ignite programs.
** Not franchises.

Lasting Impact

Work Readiness

Increased financial independence for the entrepreneur and their family.

Financial Security

Improved self-confidence, self-reliance, agency, resilience and sense of belonging.

Self Esteem

Increased social capital, through developing leadership and advocacy capabilities as well as role models.

Resilience

Economic and employment contributions to the Australian economy.

Connectedness

Enhanced social cohesion across Australian Society.

Ignite in the Media

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Study of entrepreneurs with disability smashes stereotypes

A report from the UTS Business School found that for some people with disability, self-employment and entrepreneurship isn’t an option,

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Sultan fled Saudi Arabia as a refugee. But he had to leave his dog Icy

Icy's joy and intelligence are a profound comfort to Sultan and Nassar, who are now living free from persecution in Australia.

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Carly's Coffee Couriers launch Wollongong delivery service

Wollongong office workers who like a coffee in the morning can help create an opportunity for someone with an intellectual disability.

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Harbourside walk to celebrate World Refugee Day in Sydney

Organised by local startup OneStep Walks, in partnership with the UNHCR, Settlement Services International and Australia for UNHCR.

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The regions can take more migrants and refugees

The federal government wants to boost the number of migrants moving to regional areas in Australia to fill job vacancies.

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Violet Roumeliotis Ignite Multicultural Women's Business Scholarships

'I'm the daughter of Greek migrants. I grew up working weekends in my family's corner store.' - Violet Roumeliotis,

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Refugees; the Next Wave of Entrepreneurs - Audio and text.

‘Ignite,’ an initiative from Settlement Services Australia, is providing refugees with the opportunity to realise their entrepreneurial potential.

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Australia's Best, and multicultural, Street Food Markets,

Brick and mortar restaurants still beckon for those intimate dinners, there is no doubting the pull of wafting aromas from market vendors

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Reports

  • Ignite Impact

    This report outlines everything we do and everything we want to achieve. Ignite® has grounded itself in one core belief; that where there’s passion, there is possibility. At Ignite®, passion comes from everywhere. From the refugees and other newcomers that come to us for help;

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  • Ignite COVID-19 Impact

    There has never been a tougher time to be in business. COVID-19 has forced many small businesses to close their doors, while many more are fighting to survive. As COVID-19 moves from a health crisis to an economic crisis, Ignite® Small Business Start- Ups have identified the need to offer...

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  • Ignite Canada Impact

    Ignite® Canada is a program that helps newcomer entrepreneurs realise their dreams and start a viable business in Canada. The program is a joint initiative between Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (ISSofBC) and Settlement Services International (SSI) Australia.

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  • IgniteAbility Impact

    From 2017–2019, IgniteAbility® supported more than 100 people with disability, including 40 young people, 58 people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and refugee backgrounds and three people from the LGBTIQ+ community who were living with mental illness, physical, ...

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