Settlement Services International Limited

What Settlement Services International Limited does

Settlement Services International Limited (trading as The Settlement) is an Australian community non-profit founded in 1891 by the Sydney University Women's Society, based at the Settlement Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Edward Street, Darlington, NSW. The organisation delivers free, community-based programs across three core streams: Children's Programs (recreational activities, after-school and school holiday programs for ages 5-12 plus family support), Youth Programs (case management, drop-in, cultural camps, and the School Mob and Settlement Leadership Program for 12-24-year-olds with a First Nations focus), and Community Programs (a free Food Pantry operating Tuesday-Thursday 11am-2pm, annual NAIDOC and Christmas events, and a Resources and Access Program providing phones, internet and computers). A fourth offering, Hall Hire, monetises the heritage venue at 17 Edward Street for community groups and events.

The underlying operating model is human-led and place-based rather than technology-led: all services are delivered free of charge from a single physical site and via partner schools (Inner Sydney High School, Canterbury Boys High School, Darlington Public School, Alexandria Park Community School). There is no proprietary technology, app, or AI platform; the principal assets are the heritage building, the cultural credibility accumulated over 130+ years on Gadigal/Eora Country, and a curated ecosystem of roughly twenty strategic partners spanning NSW and federal government (NSW Department of Communities and Justice, NSW Health, NIAA, headspace), Aboriginal-controlled organisations (Yerrabingin, Tribal Warrior, Weave), food relief (OzHarvest), and schools. The previously known as Sydney University Settlement, with formal incorporation by Act of Parliament in 1959.

Name

Settlement Services International Limited

Legal name

The Settlement

Website

https://thesettlement.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Settlement is a Sydney-based non-profit delivering free children's, youth, and family programs, community food relief, and hall hire from its heritage Darlington centre, with a focus on First Nations communities in inner Sydney.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Child Care Services (6244), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Community services
• Youth programs
• Food relief
• Children programs
• Community venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Darlington Point

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization accepts donations through GivenNow platform, with ABN 82 823 463 641 disclosed for tax-deductible contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Settlement delivers free community-based programs for children, youth, and families in Sydney's inner city, including after-school and school holiday programs for primary-aged children, culturally led youth leadership and wellbeing programs for ages 12-24 (with a focus on First Nations youth), and community support services such as a free food pantry, events, and resources access. The organization also hires out its historic community hall at 17 Edward Street, Darlington, for community use.

Product overview

The Settlement is a community services organization offering a portfolio of programs organized around three core service areas: Children's Programs (recreational activities for ages 5-12 including After School Program, School Holiday Program, and Family Support), Youth Programs (support services for ages 12-24 including case management, cultural camps, leadership development, and school-based wellbeing programs), and Community Programs (food relief through the Food Pantry, community events, and resource access). Additionally, the organization offers venue hire of its historic hall space at 17 Edward Street, Darlington. The programs are delivered from the Settlement Neighbourhood Centre and are rooted in Aboriginal and community development principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Community Food Pantry: Free food relief program providing pantry staples, fresh produce, and essential groceries
• Settlement Leadership Program
• School Mob

Products and services

• Children's Programs Recreational and support programs for primary school-aged children (approximately 5-12 years) in Redfern, Waterloo, Darlington, and surrounding communities, focused on building positive social relationships, social learning, and community connection. Includes the After School Program (covering Active Kids and Kids in the Kitchen), the School Holiday Program, and the Family Support Program. Delivered free of charge in partnership with local primary schools and through enrolment at the Settlement Neighbourhood Centre.
• Youth Programs Support services for young people aged 12-24, with a focus on First Nations youth, offering individual case management, youth drop-in sessions, school-based cultural programs, leadership development through cultural camps, and pathways into education and employment. Includes the Settlement Leadership Program, School Mob, Social Health and Wellbeing support, and Skills Education and Employment programs. Delivered free from the Settlement Neighbourhood Centre and at Inner Sydney High School, Canterbury Boys High School, and other partner schools.
• Community Programs Community support services for adults and households in the local area, including the free Community Food Pantry (Tuesday to Thursday 11am-2pm) providing pantry staples, fresh produce and essential groceries; community events such as the annual NAIDOC Week celebration and Family & Community Christmas Party; and the Resources and Access Program providing access to phones, internet, and computers. Delivered free from the Settlement Neighbourhood Centre at 17 Edward Street, Darlington, with surplus food supported by OzHarvest.
• Hall Hire Multi-function venue hire at 17 Edward Street, Darlington, available for community groups, organisations, and individuals to host practice, performance, meetings, gatherings, functions, and events. Located at the Settlement Neighbourhood Centre, with hall hire potentially available at no or low cost to support community use.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NSW Department of Communities and JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing funding and strategic alignment for community services, likely supporting housing, welfare, and community development programs.
• NSW HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth sector partnership supporting youth health and wellbeing programs, mental health initiatives, and health referral pathways.
• headspacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational youth mental health foundation partnership supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing programs at The Settlement.
• Inner Sydney High SchoolcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSchool partner hosting the School Mob program - a culturally led wellbeing and engagement program for First Nations students.
• Canterbury Boys High SchoolcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSchool partner hosting the School Mob program for First Nations students.
• OzHarvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue organization partnership supporting the Community Food Pantry with surplus food donations.
• Property Industry FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty industry charitable foundation supporting The Settlement's community programs and facilities.
• Darlington Public SchoolcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal school partnership supporting children's programs and community engagement.
• The Shopfront Youth Legal CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth legal services partnership providing referral pathways for young people needing legal support.
• Sydney UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical founding connection since 1891; Sydney University Women's Society founded The Settlement, maintaining ongoing institutional relationship.
• PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Clubs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organization partnership supporting youth engagement and development programs.
• Wild FlourminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity bakery partnership potentially supporting food programs and community meals.
• Alexandria Park Community SchoolcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity school partnership hosting children's and youth programs.
• Counterpoint Community ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community services organization partnership.
• SGCH (St George Community Housing)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity housing provider partnership supporting housing referrals and support services.
• Bridge HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity housing provider partnership.
• YerrabinginminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAboriginal-owned enterprise partnership supporting Indigenous community initiatives.
• Tribal WarriorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous not-for-profit organization partnership supporting cultural programs.
• WeaveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAboriginal community organization partnership supporting youth and family services.
• Souths CaresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Sydney Rabbitohs community program partnership supporting youth engagement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wesley Mission: Established community-services organization providing youth, family, housing, and food-relief programs in NSW. Comparable across the wraparound social-services model and government funding dependency.
• The Salvation Army Australia: Major faith-based nonprofit offering community programs, food relief, youth services, and family support nationwide. Comparable across food pantry, youth, and family case-management service lines.
• Australian Red Cross: Large humanitarian nonprofit delivering community programs, emergency relief, and youth/family services. Comparable across community outreach and food/emergency relief service lines.
• St Vincent de Paul Society Australia: National volunteer-led nonprofit providing food assistance, welfare support, and community programs. Directly comparable on food pantry and family/community support service lines.
• Mission Australia: Large national community-services nonprofit delivering housing, homelessness, youth, and family support across Australia. Directly comparable as a multi-program community welfare provider competing for the same government funding pools.

Emerging players

• PCYC NSW: NSW youth organization running youth engagement, sport, and development programs across the state. Already a partner of The Settlement; overlaps on youth engagement and after-school programming.

Direct peers

• Barnardo's Australia: Children and family welfare nonprofit operating community programs, family support, and youth services in Australia. Highly comparable to The Settlement's children's, youth, and family support offerings.
• YWCA Australia: Women's and community services nonprofit providing youth, family, and community programs across Australia. Comparable in mission scope and operating scale to The Settlement's programs.
• Ted Noffs Foundation: Australian nonprofit delivering youth counselling, housing, and community support programs for at-risk young people. Comparable youth-focused service model and case-management approach.
• Settlement Services International (SSI): Large Sydney-based community services nonprofit focused on settlement, multicultural, youth, and family programs. Closest direct peer despite the similar name — operates overlapping programs and competes for the same NSW government contracts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thesettlementnc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-sydney-university-settlement

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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