"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 here ...
If you want to get involved in the CRISP, have questions about community refugee sponsorship or are just curious to know more, then registering for one of our regular information sessions is a must!Information sessions are held twice a month via zoom with registration...
Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia speaks with 9 News Darwin to discuss how communities in the Northern Territory can make a real difference to the lives of refugee newcomers through the new Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP). Originally...
2023-24 was a year of consolidation, continued improvement and expanding our vision for the future. The main operational focus was on continuing to improve our delivery of the CRISP in response to increasing streams of data and feedback, both internal and external. As...
At the core of community refugee sponsorship models around the world is an understanding of Community Supporter Groups as independent, self-directed, self-governed and trusted knowledge holders in...
"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...
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...
In honour of Harmony Week 2025, Blaise and Lilly from CRSA’s Community Engagement team travelled to Hobart, Tasmania! While jam-packed, it was both an enriching and inspiring few days. Over just...
We want to thank everyone who joined us in celebrating the announcement that the CRISP will become a permanent feature of Australia's overall humanitarian response. If you missed it, you can watch a...
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...
“When I arrived in Australia, my first goal was to study and for my children to go to school so they can have a good future.” said refugee newcomer, Baruani. The former agriculture educator from...
The CRISP support group, one of a growing number active in the region, welcomed refugee newcomers Rita, Salah and their three children. Soon after arriving, Salah secured a job at a local pizza...
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,...
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:...
“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...
“Nick Greiner’s career was defined by his efforts to promote a multicultural Australia, but exploring a family history intertwined with the post-war exodus of Jewish refugees drew him to a new...
A group of Geraldton residents have united to bring a global movement to the MidWest city to sponsor and welcome refugees in urgent need of resettlement in Australia. Read the full article on the...
' Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Julian Hill MP has announced today that the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) will be a ‘permanent and valued...
The Australian National University (ANU) will welcome two refugee students from the Asia Pacific in 2025 as part of a new Refugee Student Settlement Pathway (RSSP). Based on the CRISP model, the...
The Bloudani family "have wasted no time in the four months since their arrival. Sana (12) is excelling at maths and science at Mullumbimby High School, and Ghina (11) is so relaxed at St John’s...
When former New South Wales Premier Nick Greiner AC first heard about the opportunity for local groups to ‘sponsor’ refugee newcomers into local communities through the CRISP program, he wanted to...
The CRSA team is thrilled to announce an offer of $5,000 in ‘seed funding’ for groups looking to provide welcome, connection and community to an arriving refugee household through the Community...
This Venezuelan family had more shared interests than ever expected with the Perth-based CRISP volunteer group. Mum, Leydis, shared her aspirations and how moved she has been by the local group’s...
Since arriving in Australia, parents Sajid and Samina have found employment in the aged care and meat processing sectors, and their kids are thriving at school. This is the story of how a Warwick...
The group, calling themselves Birrarung Strawberry, helped ease Ayat’s heavy load, leading to new connections and a hospitality job. “I am feeling proud of myself for what has been achieved so far,”...
The Nundu family arrived in Australia from Kenya 5 months ago. Moving to a new culture and country can be lonely but with the support of a local CRISP group the family have settled into their new...
If you want to get involved in the CRISP, have questions about community refugee sponsorship or are just curious to know more, then registering for one of our regular information sessions is a...
A group of six volunteers within the Warrandyte community formed a group through the CRISP program to welcome one refugee family to Australia. Read about their experience below.
Maggie Patterson, from Urban Monk, speaks on welcoming the Alkhusi family to Goulburn and her experience of the CRISP program. Read the full case study below.
Sue Milne, from Ballina Region for Refugees, speaks about welcoming newcomers to Ballina. The Haddad family were among the first to arrive under the CRISP program. Read more through the link below.
CRISP group, Northern Rivers for Refugees (NRFR), promotes their fundraising event on the 16th of November, a trivia night in preparation of their sixth sponsorship through the program. Since August...
Crosslight writes on CRISP group, Airey’s Inlet Uniting Church, and their experience coming together to support newcomer family Yaritza and her family as they are welcomed to Australia. Read the...
We’re excited to share with you the launch of a new initiative - The Isla Network. CRSA receive many offers of support from the Australian public, whether it be refurbished laptops, accommodation or...
CRSA's Community Partnerships & Engagement Manager, Blaise Itabelo, speaks with Joe Sheehy, a member of the CRISP group Leeming Shared Support on Vision Australia Radio about the program and the...
The Group Preparation Guidebook (accessible below) provides important information about applying and preparing for the CRISP. It has 7 parts: Part One: What is the CRISP? – This section provides a...
The City of Newcastle's Social Inclusion Grant supports not-for-profit organisations who provide vital community services such as outreach programs, assisted community living and pop-up food...
Josh Leeson writes on CRISP group, NEWY CRISP, for Newcastle Herald as they prepare to welcome a refugee family to Australia by the end of the year. Read the full article below. Read the article...
A Wonthaggi-based Community Supporter Group and refugee household who participated in the CRISP feature in this episode of ABC’s Backroads. Renowned Aussie journalist, Heather Ewart, explores how...
Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Assistant Minister for Immigration, acknowledges the CRISP program's two year anniversary and the volunteers all across Australia that have come together as a community...