Local community group 'Welcome to Margaret River' are preparing to welcome refugees to the region. Writer Nicky Lefebvre speaks with group member Catherine River about the endeavour. "Over the years, we have done a lot of events, petitions and demonstrations... But it...
ABC The Drum: an authenticity and sincerity in wanting to welcome refugees
The Drum revisited the Al Daoud family in Gosford, six months after their arrival under the CRISP program, to find the family settling joyfully into their new home. Despite never having been to school before, George and Elinor had quickly adjusted to their new...
ABC Radio National: Immigration Minister Andrew Giles discusses increasing Australia’s refugee intake
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles marks the anniversary of the fall of Kabul on ABC Radio National, discussing Australia's humanitarian pathways and the potential of community sponsorship. "(T)he...
Sentinel-Times: Community has a big heart for refugees
A refugee family will be welcomed into the Bass Coast Shire later this month thanks to the incredible efforts of a local community group that's part of the Community Refugee Sponsorship Integration...
ABC Breakfast Radio: ‘CRISP’ member Sylvia Davey chats with Mim Hook about community refugee sponsorship
"We think that we’re a really welcoming community. And we need to welcome people into the community." Sylvia Davey is part of the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP), and will...
The Australian’s Women’s Weekly: Refugees from war-torn Afghanistan and Ukraine share their terrifying journeys to Australia 21/07/2022
'Now I have some friends here, and whenever I face a problem, I can go to them' The Australian Women's Weekly follows the journey of families from Kabul, Afghanistan and Mariupol, Ukraine in this...
Listen to this interview with CRSA’s CEO to learn more about Australia’s new refugee sponsorship program
Hear about what is involved in the new Community Refugee Integration & Settlement Pilot in this radio interview featuring CRSA's CEO Lisa Button on Adelaide's Coast FM with Rob McLennan
Coalition slashes costs for sponsoring refugees as new resettlement scheme hailed as ‘watershed moment’
Government also lifting resettlement cap from 750 to 1,900 a year in moves applauded by refugee advocates The Australian government has slashed the visa costs for community groups wanting to sponsor...
CRSA to partner with Federal Government for new pilot program
CRSA welcomes this week’s Federal Government announcement of a new Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot Program (CRISP) and is looking forward to partnering with the government in the...
Media Release: ANZ joins historic Aussie community push to welcome and support Afghan Refugees
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)....
ABC News: Basireh came to Australia for safety, she found a new home and friendships
Groups of volunteers are forming around the country to support refugees seeking a safer life in Australia. Watch the ABC News report on Basireh online. Find out more about how you can get...
ABC Online: How community support programs are helping refugees feel welcome in Australia
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...
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