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 Campus Supporter Groups will provide essential support, resources,...
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Syrian family welcomed into Brunswick Heads
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 Primary School that she’s started Arabic lessons for other students in...
Media Release: Former Premier & Boston philanthropist support local refugee efforts with $275,000 pledge
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...
Step Up for $5K – Former NSW Premier & Boston philanthropist support local refugee efforts with $275,000 pledge
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...
ABC Tasmania: ‘This program connects refugees with community members, and benefits both’
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...
Northern Rivers for Refugees’ CRISP Fundraiser
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 article: ‘CRISP Response Changes Lives’
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...
Introducing The Isla Network
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...
CRISP Interview on Vision Australia Radio
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...
Major grants boost to help Newcastle’s most vulnerable
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...
Newcastle Herald: Warm welcome and ongoing support for refugee families
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...
The CRISP on ABC Back Roads
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...