We’re proud of the community efforts that went into helping achieve 79 community supporter group commitments during the ‘100 groups in 100 days’ campaign. 

Our mission to foster more diverse, inclusive communities through community sponsorship continues. The CRSA team has made the decision to extend the date for our final tally to 31 August.  Get involved and help us get to 100!

SBS News story on Sydney LGBTQIA+ support for refugees

by | May 16, 2024 | Posted to: News | Tags: , , , Originally published by: SBS News

Arnaldo, a refugee newcomer from Venezuela, appeared in an interview on SBS News to chat about the CRISP program and starting life in a new country with the help of his supporter group. In this television segment, Arnaldo opened up about the struggles he faced in his country as someone who identifies as LGBTQI+, as well as how his arrival to Australia was aided by the CRISP group who greeted him at the airport. This uplifting conversation highlights the global impact community members are making through welcoming and supporting refugee newcomers. Watch the full segment via the link below.

Watch here