International Social Service (ISS) was founded in 1924 in response to the migration of displaced persons after World War 1. This kind of migration and the subsequent need to co-ordinate activities across several countries on behalf of families separated by national borders was the catalyst for ISS to establish its international social work network. It has continued to develop its global network as more recent international conflicts, problems within nations and the human mobility have given rise to new situations for separated families with which ISS has been asked for help. ISS has had a presence in Australia since the late 1930's and was officially founded in 1955.
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