Reflecting on ‘The Power of Sponsorship’ Event

by | Feb 27, 2025 | Posted to: News, Updates | Tags: , , , , , Originally published by: CRSA

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

by | Feb 25, 2025 | Posted to: News | Tags: , , , , , Originally published by: SBS News

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...

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

by | Feb 25, 2025 | Posted to: News | Tags: , , , , , Originally published by: The Guardian

Ben Doherty at the Guardian wrote about the announcement that the CRISP will become a permanent feature of Australia’s humanitarian response: “Meeting [the group] is something we will never forget: they welcomed us with banners and a hug that conveyed a lot of trust...

SSI Hails Commitment to Permanent Refugee Safety Paths

by | Feb 24, 2025 | Posted to: News | Tags: , , , , , Originally published by: Mirage News

“Leading refugee resettlement provider SSI has welcomed news that the Australian government will make its community sponsorship pilot a permanent program, marking an important step forward in strengthening Australia’s humanitarian commitments. SSI encourages the...