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ANZ has joined a growing number of organisations committed to welcoming and resettling Afghan refugees, with a generous pledge to support the work of Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA). Over the past months, Australians from all walks of life have rallied...
After the success of our initial pilot program in 2020, we are excited to announce our plans to run the Group Mentorship Program for a second time (with four different starting dates) in 2021. We are running online public information sessions for you to gain...
This inspiring 2 minute video explains how community sponsorship works and showcases the amazing mentor groups and mentees involved in our groundbreaking pilot program. We're planning a new intake of local volunteer groups in 2021 - consider if this might be your...
Dari version last updated October 2021.
English version last updated September 2021.
We’ve compiled a comprehensive information pack that provides a detailed overview of the application process and all key resources you will need to apply for the Group Mentorship Program. You can...
After the success of our initial pilot program in 2020, we are excited to announce our plans to run the Group Mentorship Program for a second time (with four different starting dates) in...
After the success of our initial pilot program in 2020, we are excited to announce our plans to run the Group Mentorship Program for a second time (with four different starting dates) in...
After the success of our initial pilot program in 2020, we are excited to announce our plans to run the Group Mentorship Program for a second time (with four different starting dates) in...
ANZ has joined a growing number of organisations committed to welcoming and resettling Afghan refugees, with a generous pledge to support the work of Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA)....
https://youtu.be/nRZozPDwezQ Groups of volunteers are forming around the country to support refugees seeking a safer life in Australia. Applications for Round 2 of our Group Mentorship Program. Find...
This inspiring 2 minute video explains how community sponsorship works and showcases the amazing mentor groups and mentees involved in our groundbreaking pilot program. We're planning a new intake...
Tibetan refugee Chungla said having a group of mentors was like having ‘family’ welcoming her to Australia.(ABC News: Stephen Cavanagh) Landing in a foreign country, Tibetan refugee...
Hear about Rebecca Young's experience as a mentor in our pilot group mentorship program. This video features the Q + A section of CRSA's Mentor Experience Info Session on 26 August, 2021. Thanks to...
If you're wanting to be part of a mentor group but have run out of ideas in terms of finding others in your community who want to do the same, you can find like-minded individuals using the Facebook...
A lot of everyday Australians want to help refugees and in the context of the crisis in Afghanistan we've seen a huge outpouring of offers of support from the community. We've created the 'CRSA...
If you'd like to voice your support for CRSA's work by writing to your MP, we've provided a template below as a starting point. This template letter specifically addresses Australia's intake of...
The results of an independent evaluation of our pilot Group Mentorship Program are now available. Thanks to all of the wonderful mentors and mentees who participated in the program and evaluation,...
Deadlines for our upcoming programs and details about other ways you can support Afghan arrivals Dear friends and colleagues, I hope this message finds you well. What a terrible few weeks it’s been...
A toolkit for community organisations wishing to promote CRSA's programs to their network.
Learn more about the benefits of Community Sponsorship and how school communities can get involved by watching the recorded School Information Evening below. The below conversation was hosted by...
CRSA's programs require all group members to have a vaild National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. This document covers the basic steps of applying for these checks.
Read Rachel Mealey's piece on community sponsorship featuring two members of a local mentorship group involved in CRSA's Group Mentorship Program Read the full article here.
This is an inspiring story of community groups connecting with refugees to help them settle into their new lives. James Valentine speaks with Lisa Button, CEO of Community Refugee Sponsorship...
Heartbreaking pictures of the unfolding humanitarian crisis have spurred the Community Refugee Sponsorship network into action, standing ready to accept new refugees. They're calling on the Federal...
CRSA has written to federal and state governments asking them to fast-track the launch of a community sponsorship program to support a new special intake of Afghan refugees, and we are busy...
The federal government has just released its review of Australia's current private refugee sponsorship program, the CSP. There are no big surprises - it acknowledges what we and many others...
About This Session Join Lisa (CEO), Nicole and Shabnam (Community Development Team) for an information session including an overview of CRSA, our pilot Group Mentorship Program and how to get...
Have you always wanted to do something practical and meaningful to support refugees in your community? Apply to become a mentor! We are seeking applications for the next round of our ground-breaking...
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