Social Impact Report

At a time when social cohesion is being challenged, with increasingly polarised politics driving division and anti-migration movements across the globe, the work of supporting newly arrived individuals and communities from refugee and migrant backgrounds to settle successfully and sustainably in Australia has never been more important.

This seventh Social Impact Report reaffirms our organisational vision that extends beyond our clients acquiring skills or securing employment. We seek significant and measurable improvements to social connection, wellbeing, and resilience among our clients.

AMES Australia defines social impact as more than acquiring skills or getting a job. Social impact is what our clients tell us about significant and positive changes that improve their social connection and wellbeing.

The past 12 months have continued to challenge communities and our service provision as COVID-19 variants and global conflicts placed increased demands on our organisation. AMES staff have stepped up and supported clients arriving at short notice, and in large numbers, from Afghanistan and Ukraine.

AMES Australia defines social impact as a significant, positive change that improves the social fabric of the community and wellbeing of individuals and families. AMES public value continues to be delivered through our end-to-end, comprehensive range of services.

In pursuing our vision of full participation for all in a cohesive and diverse society, AMES Australia endeavours to make significant, lasting changes that positively affect the lives of our individual clients, their families, and communities.

For over 65 years AMES Australia has worked with recently arrived migrants and refugees in pursuit of achieving full participation for all in a cohesive and diverse society.