Federal government’s community refugee sponsorship program made permanent

“The Federal Government has made permanent a pilot program allowing community groups to sponsor refugees resettling in Australia. Those taking part say the help starting afresh has made a big difference to their lives”. Read the full article on SBS News...

Juan arrived in Australia to a stocked pantry and kind faces. The government pilot that allowed it is here to stay, too

Santamaria says the Crisp sponsorship had smoothed his family’s resettlement in a country where they otherwise knew nobody, and didn’t speak the language at the time. The Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (Crisp) will soon be a permanent part of...

Reflecting on ‘The Power of Sponsorship’ Event

It was wonderful to discuss the purpose and power of community sponsorship at our events in Melbourne and Sydney last week. While there were so many highlights, several insights shared by our speakers particularly resonated with the CRSA team and members of the...

Federal government’s community refugee sponsorship program made permanent

SBS News covered the announcement that the CRISP will become permanent. The media appearances feature a Melbourne-based group who welcomed refugee Juan Santamaria and his family to the community, with the support group helping to ensure the household were able to...