Latin American Society of South Australia - LASSA

What Latin American Society of South Australia - LASSA does

Latin American Society of South Australia (LASSA) is a not-for-profit community organization headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia (Level 4, 57 Rundle Mall), founded in 2019 to connect and empower the Latin American community across South Australia while delivering settlement services to newly arrived refugees and humanitarian visa holders. The organization operates four program pillars: the SETS (Settlement Engagement and Transition Support) program, which is its core funded service; a Mental Health program delivered in partnership with MCCSA, Fair Funding, and SOCHA; a Women in Business entrepreneurship program; and bilingual English and Spanish language classes. In 2024-2025 it supported 107 SETS clients, engaged over 600 community attendees, and served more than 200 language-program participants and 70 women-in-business attendees, achieving an average client satisfaction rating of 4.6 out of 5.

LASSA's business model is grant-funded rather than commercial. Approximately 94% of revenue is derived from the Australian Government's Settlement Engagement and Transition Support program, administered jointly by the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Social Services. A further 4% comes from foundation and multicultural council grants (Fay Fuller Foundation and MCCSA) for mental health programming, 1% from a corporate partnership with Beyond Bank, and 1% from donations. The organization delivers its programs through two paid staff (a Case Worker and a Community Capacity Coach) plus 27 unpaid volunteers, tutors, and placement students, with governance provided by an expanded Board of Directors and operational leadership from a CEO.

The go-to-market motion is community-led: clients reach LASSA primarily through self-referral (43% of SETS intake), referrals from AMES (35%), TAFE SA (8%), and STTARS (6%), supplemented by organic social media on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and community events. LASSA does not develop proprietary technology — its digital footprint consists of a WordPress website and a Wix-hosted language sub-site — and its competitive position rests on cultural and linguistic specialization, designated SETS-provider status, and embedded referral relationships with multicultural settlement partners rather than on product or technology differentiation.

Name

Latin American Society of South Australia - LASSA

Legal name

Latin American Society of South Australia

Website

https://lassa.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Latin American Society of South Australia (LASSA) is an Adelaide-based not-for-profit that delivers settlement, mental health, women-in-business, and bilingual language programs to Latin American migrants, refugees, and humanitarian visa holders across South Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Settlement and Multicultural Community Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Migration, Refugees & Forced Displacement Assistance (BPADABAL), Gender Equality, Inclusion & Social Protection Programs (BPADABAK)

Keywords

• Migrant settlement services
• Refugee support programs
• Community mental health
• Bilingual language classes
• Women entrepreneurship support

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide, SA

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants (SETS): Primary funding source at 94% from Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and Department of Social Services (DSS) through the Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) program.
2. Foundation & NGO Grants: 4% from Fay Fuller Foundation and MCCSA (Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia) grant for mental health and community programs.
3. Corporate Partnerships: 1% from Beyond Bank community support.
4. Donations: 1% from donations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LASSA delivers culturally tailored settlement, wellbeing, and economic empowerment programs to Latin American refugees, humanitarian visa holders, and migrants in South Australia. Its primary offering is the federally funded SETS (Settlement Engagement and Transition Support) program, complemented by Mental Health support, Women in Business entrepreneurship workshops, and bilingual English/Spanish language classes.

Product overview

LASSA is a not-for-profit community organization offering a unified set of programs and services to support Latin American migrants, refugees, and humanitarian visa holders in South Australia. The core offerings include the SETS (Settlement Engagement and Transition Support) program as the primary pillar, complemented by Mental Health support, Women in Business entrepreneurship development, and Language classes (English and Spanish). These programs work together to provide holistic support covering settlement services, wellbeing, economic empowerment, and cultural integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SETS Program Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) program providing dedicated services to support Latin American refugees and humanitarian visa holders living in South Australia, helping them integrate, build community connections, and access support services.
• Mental Health Program Program dedicated to fostering mental health and resilience within the Latin American community in South Australia, providing tools, resources, and a supportive environment to help individuals navigate the unique challenges of migration.
• Women in Business Program Program offering tailored support, workshops, and networking events to help entrepreneurial women in the Latin American community turn their business ideas into thriving ventures, providing tools, resources, mentorship opportunities, and connections.
• Language Program (English and Spanish Classes) Bilingual classes providing English and Spanish language instruction and cultural learning sessions to support language acquisition and cultural connection for the Latin American community in South Australia.

Quantifiable outcome

• 107 clients supported through SETS program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AMES (Adult Multicultural Education Services)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024AMES is a key referral partner for the SETS program, contributing 35% of referrals. Provides settlement and education services that complement LASSA's community support.
• TAFE SAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Referral partner contributing 8% of SETS referrals. Provides vocational education pathways for community members.
• STTARS ( Survivors of Torture and Trauma Assistance and Rehabilitation Service)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Referral partner contributing 6% of SETS referrals. Specialised support for trauma survivors.
• MCCSA (Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024MCCSA provides governance training to LASSA's Board and is a grant partner (4% of revenue). Joint programs include Mental Health workshops in partnership with MCCSA, Fair Funding and SOCHA.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Refugee Council of Australia: National peak body advocating for refugee and humanitarian entrant policy and service provision in Australia. Comparable as a refugee-focused organization operating in the same policy and stakeholder ecosystem, though focused on advocacy rather than direct service delivery.
• TAFE SA: South Australian vocational education institution providing English language, training, and employment pathways for migrants and refugees. Comparable as a referral and education partner in the SA settlement ecosystem, though much larger and education-focused.
• Australian Red Cross (Migration Support): Large national humanitarian organization delivering the Humanitarian Settlement Program and broader migration support services across Australia. Comparable as a federally-contracted settlement services provider but with much broader scope, multiple funding streams, and national reach.

Direct peers

• Spanish Latin American Association (SLA): Spanish and Latin American community organization providing social support, settlement assistance, and cultural programs primarily in Melbourne/Victoria. Comparable as a Spanish-speaking community NGO offering settlement and integration services to Latin American migrants in Australia.
• AMES Australia: Adult Multicultural Education Services, a major settlement and education provider for migrants and refugees in Australia and a key referral partner (35% of LASSA's SETS referrals). Comparable as a multicultural settlement services organization working with similar client populations.
• Australian Migrant Resource Centre: South Australian migrant and refugee support organization providing humanitarian settlement, casework, and community programs. Comparable as a SA-based settlement NGO serving similar client demographics and funded through similar DHA/DSS streams.
• Settlement Services International (SSI): Large settlement services provider operating across multiple Australian states, delivering refugee and migrant support including SETS-equivalent programs. Comparable as a specialist settlement services NGO serving refugee and humanitarian entrant populations.
• Centacare Catholic Country SA: South Australian community services organization delivering settlement, refugee, and multicultural support programs funded through similar government streams. Comparable as a regional NGO delivering settlement services to migrant and refugee clients.
• Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia (MCCSA): Peak body for multicultural communities in South Australia and LASSA's governance training and grant partner. Comparable as a SA-based multicultural community organization providing capacity-building and grant-funded community programs.
• STTARS (Survivors of Torture and Trauma Assistance and Rehabilitation Service): SA-based specialist trauma support provider for refugee and humanitarian entrants and a referral partner for LASSA. Comparable as a specialist support provider for traumatized refugee populations in South Australia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lassaadelaide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lassaaustralia
• Instagraminstagram.com/lassaadelaide

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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