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VIDEO: Meet Antoine & Jeanine

VIDEO: Meet Antoine & Jeanine

by CRSA | Jun 1, 2026 | Posted to: Stories, Updates, Videos | Tags: Case Study, Community Sponsorship, CRISP, VideoWatch time: 03:19

Meet Antoine & Jeanine and their family who were welcomed to Aireys Inlet by a local group called Bring Them Here. After years in Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya, they found safety, friendship, and a true sense of home in regional Victoria. 
VIDEO: Meet Ana & Luisana, Melbourne

VIDEO: Meet Ana & Luisana, Melbourne

by CRSA | Mar 12, 2026 | Posted to: Stories, Updates, Videos | Tags: Case Study, Community Sponsorship, CRISP, VideoWatch time: 04:17

Meet Ana & Luisana who, after fleeing Venezuela, arrived in Australia through the Community Refugee Integration & Settlement Pilot (CRISP). Welcomed with open arms by local Community Supporter Group, Rosie’s Welcome, they have found safety, friendship,...
VIDEO: Welcome refugees into your local community

VIDEO: Welcome refugees into your local community

by CRSA | Oct 1, 2025 | Posted to: Videos | Tags: Case Study, CRISP, refugee sponsorship, refugee sponsorship australia, VideoWatch time: 02:12

Do you want to help a refugee family in a practical, meaningful and satisfying way? Finally, everyday Australians have an opportunity to sponsor and welcome refugee families into their local communities through ‘community sponsorship’ – like they do...
VIDEO: Meet the Jamshidis, Melbourne

VIDEO: Meet the Jamshidis, Melbourne

by CRSA | Jul 22, 2025 | Posted to: Stories, Updates, Videos | Tags: Case Study, Community Sponsorship, CRISP, VideoWatch time: 03:14

Meet the Jamshidi family. Originally from Afghanistan, they spent years seeking refuge in Iran before being welcomed to Melbourne through the Community Refugee Integration & Settlement Pilot (CRISP). Welcomed and supported by the Happy Home group, their journey is...
VIDEO: Meet the Al Daouds, Gosford

VIDEO: Meet the Al Daouds, Gosford

by CRSA | Jul 22, 2025 | Posted to: Stories, Updates, Videos | Tags: Case Study, Community Sponsorship, CRISP, VideoWatch time: 04:40

Meet the Al Daoud family. Originally from Syria, the Al Daouds were one of the first families to arrive under the CRISP in August 2022. Shadi, Ramia, George & Elinor were welcomed to Gosford on NSW’s Central Coast by the Gosford Anglican community supporter...
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